Environmental Protection in the Caribbean (EPIC) Foundation recently showed its restoration work to representatives of the Ministry of Public Housing, Environment, Spatial Development and Infrastructure VROMI and discussed the need to protect St. Maarten’s remaining green areas.
Since Hurricane Irma, EPIC has been busy with the restoration of three areas of St. Maarten: Cay Bay, Sentry Hill and Little Key in Simpson Bay Lagoon. While viewing the restoration sites, EPIC and VROMI discussed the importance of formally protecting these areas, as they support unique ecological functions essential to maintaining a healthy environment. EPIC has started a campaign to demonstrate to Government that residents care about the protection of green areas. To sign the online campaign, visit https://www.change.org/p/protect-green-areas-of-st-maarten. In photo: Environmental and Building Permits senior worker Martijn Eerland, policy advisor Ruud van Diepen, VROMI Policy Department acting head Geert van der Leest and EPIC Project Coordinator Kippy Gilders at the Sentry Hill restoration site.
