All of us at CEA want to wish you and yours Happy Holidays, and a Happy, Healthy and Prosperous New Year - Feliz Navidad y Feliz Año Nuevo.

During this season of goodwill and giving, we sincerely hope you will consider making a donation, becoming a CEA Member or renewing your current membership. Special thanks to all our CEA Friends. Please take a moment and make sure we have you listed.

Cooperativa Orgánica
José and Elimelec have not been terribly busy since the organics production has been down this past month. To stay busy, they have been helping out with another project, the beautification of the CEA dorms.

Click here to learn more about the dorm project.

Turtle Protection Program
Social Service student Ivan Cabellero has recently completed his training in veterinary medicine and, following completion of his required 'social service,' will join CEA as Director of the Turtle Protection Program for 2004. Concerning his appointment, Ivan writes: When I came to Akumal for the first time, I never thought that I would finish the turtle nesting season in charge of the turtle program. Today the season is over and we have finished the final report for SEMARNAT, the Mexican National Fish and Wildlife Agency that keeps the database. I’m so glad for this opportunity to work with CEA´s Turtle Protection Program. To learn more about the turtle season, click here.

The EcoShop
In the pursuit of CEA’s goal to have a clean environment in Akumal and its surroundings, The CEA Information Center is looking for products to sell and promote that are ecologically-friendly such as: water efficient showers and toilets; phosphate-free, biodegradable soaps; organic foods; lamps and light bulbs that are non-contaminating and energy efficient; solar energy products; suntan lotions and insect repellents that are natural; paper bags, wrapping paper, and take-out boxes. If you are a supplier or manufacturer of any of these products or other eco-technologies, please contact us. Click here to read this in Spanish and English.

Summary of November 10, 2003 Meetings
CEA stays involved with the local and regional issues. To learn about the most recent meetings that have happened and what the outcomes are, please click here.

Three Major Subjects Concern Us:
1) CeMIR Project
2) Guardias Ambientales
3) Dr. Rina Aguirre

Click here to learn more.

Starry Starry Night
Ever stargazed and wondered why the stars seem so much brighter when you are in Akumal? Or wondered why they might not seem quite as bright as they once were? Emilio Talancón wrote a wonderful article “The Contamination of Night.” We have it on our Website for you to read in Spanish and in English.

Recycling Program at Akumal Pueblo School
Enjoy Nadia’s update on our Environmental Education Recycling Program; click here to read all about it.

Thank you for your continued support of CEA and remember our on-line store is now open to purchase items, become a member or make a contribution to the program of your choice; click here to visit.

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