- Signatures: 3,029
- Goal: 10,000
- Deadline: 9-26-2002
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Email this PetitionHowever, the undeveloped land, unpolluted beaches, clear waters and thriving reefs of this area are endangered by proposed development projects that involve the urbanization and/or the construction of high rise cement buildings.
In early 2001, a coalition of local and national environmental groups met to protect these unique resources. The coalition is proposing the creation of a Nature Reserve, which would preserve the 262 acres of land that stretches from the Tres Palmas/Steps beach in Bo. Ensenada, Rincon to the lands owned by the Puerto Rico Electric Power Authority in Bo. Puntas, Rincon.
A Coastal Reserve would prevent the kind of development that would destroy the coastal and marine resources that make this area an attraction for local residents and tourists alike.
Please sign this petition as soon as possible and help us save this pristine area from destructive resort developments.
| Number | Date | Name | State | Country | Why I am signing this petition. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3,030 | 6:10 pm PDT, Mar 11 | Helen Thomley | Colorado | United States | It's time to take care of the things that ARE sacred - what IS real! |
| 3,029 | 2:12 am PST, Feb 8 | Laurel Burns | Maine | United States | |
| 3,028 | 7:06 am PST, Jan 17 | Glen Venezio | Puerto Rico | United States | |
| 3,027 | 8:20 am PST, Jan 7 | Anonymous | New Jersey | United States | I'm signing this because when i go to puerto rico i like to see the beauty of my island not concrete or other man made thing. Puerto Rico Borinquen is my heart my homeland and its and insult to destroy the remains of nature that are scattered through the island. Coņo despierta Boricua |
| 3,026 | 11:25 am PST, Dec 28 | Peter Neathery | Virginia | United States | |
| 3,025 | 6:07 am PST, Dec 7 | Anonymous | Armed Forces Europe | United States | Protect the enviroment, I love the sea and as a scuba diver in the last few years I notice the damage and impact is been done to our shores & Reefs. Hey we only have this World? |
| 3,024 | 10:39 am PST, Dec 1 | Luis Ruiz | New York | United States | protect our Historical land from being commericalize |
| 3,023 | 8:03 am PST, Nov 20 | Angel Fuentes | New Jersey | United States | To protect the environment of the beutiful islands of Puerto Rico. To put preassure on the government and private sector to start promoting a smart and planned development of the islands instead of destroying what makes Puerto Rico special. |
| 3,022 | 12:24 pm PST, Nov 15 | Katrina Haffner | Connecticut | United States | |
| 3,021 | 4:28 am PST, Nov 9 | Debi Webb | Ohio | United States | |
| 3,020 | 2:22 pm PDT, Oct 25 | Kritzia Lopez | Puerto Rico | ||
| 3,019 | 6:27 am PDT, Oct 22 | Anonymous | California | United States | The island of Puerto Rico's shoreline is something of incredible beauty. Untouched clear waters like I've never seen in the U.S, How could anyone dream of hurting them in such a way? No amount of money is worth hurting the environment like this. Puerto Rico has very little left to attract others, our beaches are one of those things. I hope this isn't taken from us as well. |
| 3,018 | 8:34 pm PDT, Oct 16 | Amlys Lopez | Puerto Rico | ||
| 3,017 | 1:00 pm PDT, Oct 11 | Cris Bomberry | Oregon | Canada | To help to protect the Caribean Coastline |
| 3,016 | 12:36 pm PDT, Oct 10 | Penny Schoner | California | United States | A day commorating the Indigenous People of the Americas makes sense. columbus did not discover American soil. Many people know this now and clearly see the contradicion. The Catholic church would gain credibility to abandon this holiday. |
| 3,015 | 7:25 pm PDT, Oct 6 | Scott Carter-K | Alabama | United States | |
| 3,014 | 6:49 am PDT, Sep 6 | Danisha Nazario | New York | United States | |
| 3,013 | 3:42 pm PDT, Sep 1 | GARCIA'S-MELENDEZ D | Florida | United States | VOICELESS FROM THE PAST. |
| 3,012 | 8:33 am PDT, Aug 8 | Somsa B | Massachusetts | United States | |
| 3,011 | 9:54 pm PDT, Jul 25 | Anonymous | New Jersey | United States | to protect the natural enviroment in in the waters in and around p.r.< coast |
| 3,010 | 9:25 pm PDT, Jul 23 | Richard Martinez | New York | United States | A concentrated effort by a united group is essential to effect change. I signed this petition in hopes that preserving the carribean coastline will demonstrate that we do care about the environment, and nothing will change until we takes steps to effect change. |
| 3,009 | 12:28 pm PDT, Jun 13 | elle thomas | Armed Forces Americas | Canada | |
| 3,008 | 7:03 am PDT, Jun 11 | Anonymous | Puerto Rico | United States | Im Taino Native American and need to protect my land. |
| 3,007 | 1:18 pm PDT, Apr 6 | chris cramer | Hawaii | United States | |
| 3,006 | 9:41 am PDT, Apr 4 | Patsy Halloway | Kentucky | United States | |
| 3,005 | 4:30 am PDT, Apr 2 | Jesse LaRoche | Massachusetts | United States | I believe that we should preserve that which has been given to our care. That we should then pass on to all of our descendants. The gift which has been entrusted to us. It belongs to the Creator.We are to use and not abuse that which is for everyone. Peace |
| 3,004 | 4:57 pm PDT, Mar 22 | Aiz T | Canada | ||
| 3,003 | 8:29 am PDT, Mar 15 | Anonymous | New York | United States | Proud of my heritage and want to preserve what is ours for future generations |
| 3,002 | 2:28 am PST, Mar 6 | Marina Callaghan | New York | United States | This unigue stretch of pristine shoreline must be protected against the over development that is occurring throughout Rincon. This is a natural reef with amazing fish, lizard and turtle species. |
| 3,001 | 1:31 pm PST, Mar 2 | wojtek p | Armed Forces Americas | Poland |
Protect Unique Caribbean Coastline
I support your request that the Tres Palmas through Domes coastal area in
Rincon, Puerto Rico be protected from massive pending development by
establishing a Nature Reserve (equivalent to a Commonwealth Coastal Park).
This region of northwest Puerto Rico harbors precious natural and community
resources.
This coastline has some of the finest elkhorn coral reefs in the region
(candidate for the endangered species list), sea turtle nesting sites,
humpback whale mating grounds, pristine beaches and valleys, and some of the
best surfing in the Atlantic Ocean. This area is treasured by thousands of
locals with deep ties to the coastal land and water, and surfing and
non-surfing tourists who help fuel the local economy. This coastline has a
far greater value for Puerto Rico as a protected area.
I support the protection of this treasure of the northern Caribbean and
support the various local and Commonwealth efforts to create a Nature
Reserve in Rincon.
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