Central American Programs > Environment

Zapatillas Cays, Isla Bastimentos Marine National Park, Panama. Zapatillas Cays are two islands which are bordered by extraordinary beaches and coral reefs. Research and tourism activities are permitted in the islands, even though the main objective is conservation. Photo by John Parker, Chemonics

Representatives from USEPA and USAID evaluate infrastructure, technical competence, methodology and inspect the equipment used by the National University’s Aquatic Resources Research Center of Nicaragua (CIRA/UNAN). Photo by USAID

Representatives from Central American water quality labs receive recognition plaques from USAID and its partners. Photo by Rachel Burrage, USAID.

Employees process cheese at Agroindustrias San Julian plant. As a result of investing on clean production processes, the company now has a waste water treatment facility required by the Ministry of Environment. Photo by Agroindustrias San Julián