Topic: Cayman Islands National Conservation Council
Shark recovery in Cayman brings rise in fishing encounters
A decade after sharks were first protected in Cayman, early signs of recovery are beginning to emerge, alongside a rise in fisher encounters.
New twist in saga of road through blue iguana territory
Lawyer and landowner James Bergstrom is asking Cabinet to reverse a decision from the National Conservation Council to designate his land as critical habitat for the endangered blue iguana.
Lengthy Cabinet delays on conservation plans flagged
Key conservation plans to protect Cayman's flora and fauna have remained on hold as they await final Cabinet approval to move forward.
More resistance voiced for planned conservation law changes
Stuart Mailer of the National Conservation Council said the council was clear in its position that the law continues to function as intended.
Conservation Council expresses ‘grave concern’ over ‘ill advised’ proposed NCA changes
Cayman's National Conservation Council came out swinging in defence of the National Conservation Act on Wednesday as it raised objection to any amendments that would "dilute" its ability to "act effectively".
Conservation council: EIA not slowing down road construction
The ongoing environmental impact assessment on the extension of the East-West Arterial is not slowing down construction of the road, the National Conservation Council stressed at its general meeting on Wednesday.
Critical habitat plan for endangered seabirds
The National Conservation Council is asking for public input on a plan to designate critical habitats for dwindling nesting seabird populations across the Cayman Islands, to stave off "imminent" local extinction.
Test case will determine power of Conservation Council
A controversial project to rebuild a cabana and seawall at the water’s edge on Boggy Sand Road is set to become a test case for the powers of Cayman’s National Conservation Council.
DoE opposes Little Cayman beach resort development
The Department of Environment has urged Cabinet against granting permission for an overwater bungalow development in the shallow waters of South Hole Sound in Little Cayman.
NCC agrees to redirect funds to keep turtle camera operational
The National Conservation Council has voted to redirect $7000 from its Environment Protection Fund allocation to continue its CCTV turtle monitoring project in West Bay after a nesting Green Sea turtle was claimed by poachers.
Conservation Council seeks feedback on plan to save rare shrub
The National Conservation Council is requesting public input on its proposed plan to protect the rare Aegiphila caymanensis shrub, which is unique to Grand Cayman and has been listed as critically endangered.
Turtle conservation plan ready for Cabinet review
The National Conservation Council’s plan for the conservation of sea turtles has completed its public consultation and is ready to be sent to Cabinet for review, according to the council’s chairman.
Conservation Council launches online turtle survey
The Cayman Islands National Conservation Council has released an online survey to encourage as many local residents as possible to weigh in on the Council’s draft sea turtle species conservation plan.
