The public are invited to view and comment on the proposed Invasive Alien Species Act 2021 before September 7th.
Public consultation on proposed Invasive Species Act
Whale Watching Guidelines
Whale watching season is here. While undertaking this fun and educational activity, the public are reminded that the wellbeing of the whales must come first. When whale watching from boats, you must adhere to these guidelines: Bermuda Whale Watching Guidelines.
Celebrating Biodiversity
Spring Envirotalk is now online
The spring 2020 edition of envirotalk contains articles on lionfish control efforts, the Gov. Laffan’s Fern recovery project, and will show you how you can participate in developing a marine spatial plan for Bermuda. You can also find out why there are no local bananas at the moment.
Town Hall Meetings on Dogs Next Week
The Department of Environment and Natural Resources is inviting members of the public to join them at two upcoming town hall meetings to discuss Progress on Improving the Care and Management of Dogs:
· Tuesday 10th October 2017, 6pm, at the Anglican Cathedral Hall.
· Wednesday 11th October 2017, 6pm, at the Bermuda Aquarium, Museum and Zoo.
IUCN Red List Species of the Day for 2010 International Year of Biodiversity
The International Union for the Conservation of Nature (IUCN) maintains a Red List of Species that are threatened with extinction. Bermudian species on the Red List include the Bermuda Skink, Bermuda Cedar, Bermuda Palmetto and Cahow. In honour of the International Year of Biodiversity, the IUCN is featuring a listed species each day throughout 2010. Keep and eye on this space and you may see one of our Bermuda species.
Earth Day 2010
April 22nd 2010 marked the 40th anniversary of the celebration of the first Earth Day in the US in 1970. Since that time Earth Day has become a global day for discussion of pressing environmental issues, education on these issues, and positive action for the environment.
In Bermuda this year, Earth Day was marked by the second annual BASEC Earth Day celebration at Victoria Park. This celebration was largely organised and driven by young people through the Bermuda Association of Eco-Clubs (BASEC). The event offered an afternoon of entertainment by many local musicians, student groups and poets, as well as children’s activities including making recycled artwork, and a giant climate change snakes and ladders game. There were also 25 exhibitors (including many BAP partners) displaying everything from solar panels and square foot gardens to environmentally themed children’s books, bluebird boxes and electric scooters.
The Department of Conservation Services was please to be able to take part in this event to showcase the work undertaken by the department to protect and enhance Bermuda’s biodiversity and to promote awareness of biodiversity in this, the International Year of Biodiversity (IYB 2010).
Congratulations to BASEC and the Earth Day Organising Committee on an educational and entertaining event.
DCS table at Earth Day
Related BAP actions & activities:
- Action E.8: Promote community participation in biodiversity conservation through local and international action days for the environment.
- Action D.9: Use public events to raise public awareness of biodiversity conservation and to encourage direct involvement.
- Activity D 9.2: Build on existing street festivals (including Harbour Nights and Heritage Day Parade), sporting events and exhibitions (including The Annual Exhibition and the Eden Project) to incorporate biodiversity messages – including biodiversity-themed costumes, floats and vendors.