Project News

Most of the Alhajuela Lake watershed is within the Chagres National Park.  ANAM (National Environmental Authority), through its administrative office in the Park, executes a variety of programs within the park.  The park rangers (vigilance personnel) are a very important part of this and they also support our Project's activities in many ways.

Normally, the park rangers wear their uniforms while on visits or in meetings during their work hours, but even on their days off they willing support our activities in their civilian clothes.  (Photos 2 & 4)

(Photo 1: left) The park ranger Isidro talking with farmers. (May 2009)
(Photo 2: right) The park ranger Rolando assisting environmental volunteers in a visit to a community inside the Park. (Behind, second from the left). (March 2008)

(Photo 3: left) The park ranger Feliciano speaks in a meeting. (July 2007)
(Photo 4: right) The park ranger chief, Mr. Glenon, gives an explanation at a reforestation site. (August 2007)

(Photo 5: left) The park ranger Marcos gives an environmental education talk in a school. (April 2008)
(Photo 6: right) The park rangers with many years of service receive a deserving award. (October 2008)

Another point of interest is that the Chagres National Park is preparing to celebrate its 25 year anniversary since the founding of the Park.

(Mr. Taku MORI, Farmland Use Plan / Extension)