Saturday September 19, 2009, marked the worldwide recognition of International Coastal Cleanup Day, a day which seeks to rid oceans and coastlines across the globe of garbage and debris. The Department of Environment and Coastal Resources (DECR) with the aid of a number of groups over a two-day period were able to remove just over 120 bags of trash from a number of beaches.

Overall responsibility for enforcement of environmental laws including Fisheries Protection Regulations, National Parks Regulations, Coast Protection, etc. Maintenance of the Department’s equipment and tools and the supervision of Conservation Officers

The Post is responsible to provide and raise environmental awareness to all sectors of the Turks and Caicos society so as to contribute to the effective management of the Natural Resources of the Turks and Caicos Islands.

Felicia, the nesting female hawksbill, was found dead on Fish Cay and had been brought to Amdeep Sanghera by a fisherman on the afternoon of Monday August 10, 2009. Her data suggests she may have been there since Saturday August 08, 2009.

The annual Junior Park Warden programme hosted by the Department of Environment and Coastal Resources (DECR), sponsored by the Pine Cay Project, is designed to encourage a greater appreciation for the environment within the youth of the Turks and Caicos Islands.

A follow up consultative meeting on Invasive Species/Importation of Plant Products into the TCI took place on July 21, 2009 at the National Environmental Centre, Provdienciales, TCI.

A TCI Rock Iguana that was previously housed at the Crab Tree Corner Park in Grand Turk had escaped for some time due to the temporary closure and ultimate restructuring of the parks in Grand Turk.

On Thursday 18 and Friday 19 June, 2009 The Turks and Caicos National Trust along with the DECR conducted a Teacher Training Workshop in the National Environment Centre.

On June 11-12th, 2009 nine DECR officers in Provo were trained by Dr. Glenn Gerber, renowned Iguana expert, on the basic aspects of Iguana monitoring.

The Provo Sailing Club has officially moved their club into the Bight Park on Sunday June 14, 2009.

The Department of Environment and Coastal Resources has taken the lead in the preparation of a Draft Oil Spill Contingency Plan (OSCP).

he Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Natural Resources, Judith Campbell and the Director of the Department of Environment and Coastal Resources (DECR) Mr. Wesley Clerveaux returned from a two-day workshop.

The Knight Anole (Anolis equestris) is a species of lizard in the Polychrotidae family,and the largest species of anole. Other common names include Cuban Night Anole or just Cuban Anole.