bit.ly/3a2IQK1 Following the completion of her Biology degree she spent time volunteering in Santa Cruz, experiencing first-hand the diversity, beauty and fragility of the Galapagos. However, we were equally disappointed that this funding was hit by the overseas aid cuts in early 2021. Volunteers will be trained in progressively more complex weed identification and data collection. . Total Revenue and Expenses - Data Available, IRS Published Data (Business Master File) - Data Available, Data Sources (IRS Forms 990) - Data Available. Weekly Steward WorkshopsWednesdays, 9:30am12pm;Monthly Restoration EventsThird Saturday of the month, 9am12pm. Through the programme the young people are trained in the sport and also in community and environmental stewardship. Galapagos Conservation Trust We recognise the importance of conserving this natural wonder. In April 2014, Wacho joined the staff of Galpagos Conservancy to direct the GTRI. We have increasingly build strong partnerships with local Ecuadorian organizations and communities to efficiently implement our vital mission. On this Wikipedia the language links are at the top of the page across from the article title. He then worked for the Galpagos National Park Directorate for 15 years, leading their science program and technical group. Richard has worked with Galpagos Conservancy since 2004 and coordinates our Sustainable Society program and fundraises for all of our programs. Richard Knab has focused his attention on education, conservation and sustainable development in Latin America since serving as a Peace Corps volunteer in Honduras (1987-1990), where he worked with small farmers on soil conservation, irrigation and cooperative-related projects. The amounts do not include nontaxable benefits, deferred compensation, or other amounts not reported on Form W-2. Barbara came to us from Ecuador where she worked in the academic, political and non-profit sectors by producing a wide range of digital and printed communications. From its breathtaking beauty to its fascinating wildlife to its friendly and knowledgeable volunteers, Point Lobos is a place where one can escape to the serenity of nature at its best. 1 South past Carmel. To help Californians connect with local climate volunteer opportunities, we've created an online Volunteer Hub that puts opportunities from across the state into one place. Today the GCT team attending the #OurOcean Conference in Panama will present our groundbreaking preliminary results from the last 5 years of plastic pollution research in the Galapagos Islands and the wider Eastern Pacific. Marin Municipal Water District Volunteer Program. Please come dressed for mess with long pants, closed toe shoes and sunscreen we provide everything else. You may be surprised how much fun it can be helping out! From the results, Sophia and her team created an online tool to enable decision-makers to identify targets to focus resources towards, so that all 40 targets can be achieved most efficiently. 03 Mar 2023 12:17:05 We would welcome volunteers who could join the group at least once a month. GCT is theonly UK charity working solely for the conservation of the Islands, and we hope you will support us in our mission to protect the Enchanted Isles. Lagoon Platoon is an all-volunteer community habitat restoration program. For example, as part of our vernal pool restoration project, this group helped install fencing, rake accumulated thatch, remove two invasive species which were threatening the area, used GPS units to map another invasive species threatening the area, propagated seeds of native species in the greenhouse, and planted those propagated plants in the restoration area. The residents of Galpagos play a pivotal role in shaping the future of their home. Estefana Jtiva Espinosa was born in Quito, Ecuador and studied International Relations and Law. Our efforts to restore land and marine habitats are critical to the long-term health of the Islands. Galpagos Conservancy, Inc. is a registered 501(c)(3) non-profit organization with EIN Tax ID # 13-3281486. Join the fight to save it by becoming a member. Estefana is excited to contribute her expertise to this vital mission and to make a positive impact on the conservation of this natural wonder. With over 25 years of experience supporting impactful conservation programmes in
Galapagos, we partner with Ecuadorian authorities, NGOs, local communities and leading scientists. Not appropriate for small children; no experience necessary. Our Vision The unique nature and beauty of the
Galapagos Archipelago conserved, sustained and protected in perpetuity. Heron's Head Park: 24 acre restored wetland. #WomenInSTEM <p>Galapagos Conservation Trust's annual photography competition celebrates the wonders of the Galapagos Islands, while also raising awareness of the environmental issues that affect the Archipelago's unique wildlife. We check the charity's Form 990 reporting to see if it meets this criteria. Walter Chimborazo has worked as a field assistant since 2015. Bring sturdy shoes, long pants and shirt that can get dirty, warm layers, sun/warm hat, rain gear, sun block, lunch, snacks, water. She has now spent over 25 years helping fund environmental projects, through work with BirdLife International, Tree Aid, the Grasslands Trust and the South Georgia Heritage Trust. In the GEF project, she started as a Technical-Financial Assistant and later became a Restoration Specialist, which allowed her to acquire knowledge in the development of projects related to conservation and become more involved in the work of Galpagos Conservancy in the Galpagos Islands as a co-executor of the GEF project. The Liabilities to Assets Ratio is determined by Total Liabilities divided by Total Assets (most recent 990). Her passion for nature and storytelling weave together seamlessly to push Galpagos Conservancys mission forward. Dividing a charity's total liabilities by its total assets yields this percentage. Please RSVP with the Habitat Restoration Volunteer Coordinator. Barbara Arizaga joined the Galpagos Conservancy in June 2022 with the intention of contributing to the global awareness of the distinctive ecological and social circumstances of the Galpagos Archipelago and of involving the general public and donors in the work of the Conservancy itself through written and visual storytelling on the Conservancys website and various social media platforms. Eligibility You must be a current or incoming community college student, have the ability to work in the U.S., and identify as a member of a racially and/or ethnically marginalized community. She was honored to join Galpagos Conservancy in August 2021. This chart displays the trend of revenue and expenses over the past several years for this organization, as reported on their IRS Form 990. While the California State Park system is working to find creative ways to sustain our State Parks, Point Lobos is flourishing due to the support of the Point Lobos Foundation. We invite the community to join us at 9:00am (till noon). Direct conservation and grants investments. As do organizations in other sectors, charities must be mindful of their management of total liabilites in relation to their total assets. Initial research carried out through our plastic programme indicates that around 30% of the plastic waste is coming from sources at sea, likely these industrial fishing vessels. This will help reduce the need for raising funds via grant applications which is not always a responsive or consistent enough pathway to suit local project needs. Our team includes nowadays a large number of experts; biologists, ecologists, veterinarians, sociologists, geographers, and educators work together to produce cutting edge applied science and information that can be used by local institutions to maximize the conservation of these species. The group meets every week, however individual members come when they are able. Not only can we share our setbacks and successes, but by leveraging global expertise and learning from other organisations within the network, we can inspire and empower local people to make a positive difference, and give them, and the rest of the world, a reason to be optimistic about the future of Galapagos. Bolsa Chica Land Trust Stewards and Jr. Stewards Program. Roger McDonough joined Galpagos Conservancy in November of 2022 after more than a decade in public radio journalism. Results are then synthesised to generate policy advice. The islands and their protection have led her to work as a naturalist guide, being able to communicate to our visitors the importance of Galpagos and preserving it as one of the most unique places of the world. Anyone is welcome, please RSVP so we know to expect you. Current CEO and Board Chair can be found in the Leadership & Adaptability report below. This is a great opportunity to enjoy the scenery, wildlife and cultural resources of this spectacular park, while also becoming a stewardship leader in your community. The projects linked to policy are additionally guided by a Policy Lead to produce data and resources designed to support policy processes. The Galapagos community, ranging from the local government to the school children, care about their environment and want to help it. The Williamson Act, also known as the California Land Conservation Act of 1965, enables local governments to enter into contracts with private landowners for the purpose of restricting specific parcels of land to agricultural or related open space use. With a bachelors in social communication, Xavier has more than 20 years of experience in writing and reporting on conservation and sustainable development in the GalpagosIslands. Galapagos species are resilient thats how they survived and evolved on the Islands in the first place. We work at various sites from Berkeley to Richmond, from Bay to Hills. Domestic flights between mainland Ecuador and the Galapagos. What is included. Dr. Salaman has long been involved with the Galapagos Islands and most recently helped establish the Jocotoco Galapagos Reserve in 2018. "Darwin's great-great granddaughter warns birds which inspired theory of evolution are at risk of dying out", https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Galapagos_Conservation_Trust&oldid=1138428850, Environmental charities based in the United Kingdom, Environmental organizations established in 1995, 1995 establishments in the United Kingdom, Articles with Spanish-language sources (es), Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License 3.0, This page was last edited on 9 February 2023, at 17:03. Concurrently with his GNPD role, he managed migratory species protection efforts as Secretary of the Eastern Tropical Pacific Marine Corridor. Galpagos Conservancy donors are the driving force behind our efforts to preserve this magical place. The nonprofit provides evidence of leadership through focusing externally and mobilizing resources for the mission. A Galpagos native and reptile expert with decades of field experience, Wacho has been working for Galpagos conservation since volunteering at the tortoise and land iguana breeding and rearing centers at the Charles Darwin Research Station following high school. Performing this action will revert the following features to their default settings: Hooray! As part of his thesis, Cristian studied the terrestrial invertebrate collection at the Charles Darwin Research Station.