The Osa peninsula is an important nesting site for four species of marine turtle: Olive Ridley (Lepidochelys olivacea), Green sea turtle (Chelonia mydas), Hawksbill (Eretmochelys imbricata), and Leatherback (Dermochelys coriacea). In Carate, a remote community involved area, a hatchery works as a hub for COTORCO and the local efforts in sea turtle conservation. Evidence for high levels of nesting and predation activity reported here indicate that conservation efforts in these areas should be a priority for turtle conservation. COTORCO strives to meet these needs with beach patrols, nest monitoring, turtle tagging, hatchery, and community education.

Project Objectives:

·         Improve local unemployment

·         Decrease poaching of sea turtle nests

·         Decrease depredation of sea turtle nests

·         Improve the current lack of environmental education of children and adults alike

·         Local stewardship of homeland

Join the EPS conservation team on the Osa Peninsula!  You can earn a Free Eco Adventure in Costa Rica. 

Your membership participation directly supports the staff and key operational objectives in Costa Rica's exotic Osa Peninsula. 

Enter to win a Free 7 Day Eco Adventure in Costa Rica's exotic Osa Peninsula.  Learn More

Earn Reward Points for participation that you can exchange for EPS Merchandise, EPS Events and even 

2015 EPS Osa Costa Rica Memberships

• $10 Student / Volunteer

• $25 Basic

• $50 Priemier

• $100 Leader

• $250 Partner

• $500 Champion

The Eco Preservation Society volunteer program offers more than a short-term visit in an exotic location.  The EPS volunteer is joining a community of committed conservationists and environmentalist.  Through the EPS network the Volunteer can continue their involvement long after they have returned home.  Build life-long relationships and establish your own global network on the EPS platform.

The EPS volunteer experience  is designed to provide participants with a unique insight and perspective of the communities involved.  Volunteers play a critical role in the success of our projects partners.  The Eco Preservation Society platform enables a life-time connections with the people and the projects and allows you to track the results of your commitment. Create your own personal environmental movement, by supporting directly the projects and the places that you passionately care about.

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Cabo Blanco National Wildlife Refuge

General Information: Cabo Blanco National Wildlife Refuge was declared a Protected Natural Area in 1963.  It was  one of the first protected areas in Costa Rica and was established by two Swedish citizens, Nicholas Wessberg and his wife Karen Mogensen.  Cabo Blanco is particularly important for seabird conservation and represents one of the most dramatic and important marine habitats on the entire of Pacific coast of Costa Rica.  Cabo Blanco is characterized by a deep blue sea, intense vegetation extending to the edge of the coast, interesting geological formations, varied wildlife, and lots of low tidal lagoons which are home to several species of marine organisms. The reserve has a dry tropical forest in transition to rainforest mostly secondary (regenerated). 

Location: The reserve is located at the southern tip of the Nicoya Peninsula in Puntarenas province.  It is in the same general area as Montezuma, Santa Teresa, Cóbano and other protected areas such as Romelias’ National Wildlife Refuge and Karen Mogensen Wildlife Refuge.

Volunteer Work:, Volunteer tasks vary from day to day and the volunteer coordinator assign tasks based on a variety of factors.The work can vary in duration and physical effort.

• Facilities repair and cleaning.

• Trail Maintenance and construction.

• Assistance in Eco Tourism Programing.

Camaronal National Wildlife Refuge  - Sea Turtle Conservation

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General Information: Camaronal National Wildlife Refuge is situated on the pacific coast of Guanacaste.  A haven for surfers and lovers of watersports, Guanacaste boasts some of the most important and productive sea turtle nesting beaches in the entire western hemisphere.

In 1998 The Camaronal Foundation was established to help provide local support the Camaronal Refuge.   Camaronal Foundation is committed to the preservation of the full range of natural resources protected with the refuge and also works closely with the Ministry of Environment and the National Park System to promote and collaborate with the political and legal system dedicated to environmental issues.  The Camaronal Refuge is home to four species of marine turtles that inhabit the waters of Costa Rica: The Leatherback (Dermochelys Coriacea), Kemp´s Ridley (Lepidochelys Olivacea), Hawksbill (Eretmochelys Imbricata) and Black (Chelonia Midas Agassizii). All these species have been declared in danger of extinction by the International Union for Conservation of Nature (UICN) and there is a major worldwide effort for their preservation.

Location: The Camaronal Wildlife Refuge protects mangroves and turtle nesting beaches on the Pacific Coast of the Nicoya Peninsula in Costa Rica and is close to the fishing town of Samara.

Volunteer Work:

Daily tasks depend on varying conditions, circumstances and requirements.  The work can vary in duration and physical effort.

• Night Patrols - Sea Turtle Conservation

• Sea Turtle Hatchery

• Facilities repair and cleaning

• Trail Maintenance and construction

• Ecotourism Program Support

Marine turtles are reptiles and have existed for over 100 million years. Turtles have survived through dinosaur’s extinction, ice ages and natural disasters. However, they could soon disappear due to the uncontrolled actions of man.

If you are interested in working with the Camaronal Refuge, alongside the professional park rangers and with the backing of the Costa Rican government, you have an ideal opportunity to learn about restoration of the ecosystem and the chance to protect the flora and fauna as part of a highly valued team.

Join the Costa Rica Team!    

Join: Join the EPS Costa Rica National Change Agent Team

Experience: Sustainable Living Expedition

Volunteer: San Jose / Bario Mexico Biological Coridor 

Volunteer: Guanacaste Sea Turtle Conservation

Volunteer: Nicoya: Cabo Blanco Wildlife Reserve

Volunteer: Tapir Conservation - Tenorio National Park

Experience: Analog Forestry / Permaculture Work Shop

Eco Travel Planning: Click here to plan your adventure now

Costa Rica - Manuel Antonio - Guanacaste/Nicoya 
Corcovado/Osa Peninsula - Monteverde/Tenorio/Arenal Volcano  
Caribbean/Tortugero/Puerto Viejo - San Jose/Central Valley 

Organizers Wanted: Tell Us About Yourself  - Be The Change

Career opportunity: Environmental Social Entrepreneur

Project Registration: Register Your Costa Rica Environmental or Sustainability Project.

Mission Statement The Eco Preservation Society is a membership, networking and educational organization dedicated to the promotion of sustainable human activity focused on achieving positive environmental outcomes.  Our mission is to promote conservation, reforestation, research, travel and education programs that advance environmental consciousness and facilitate public awareness with a call to action.

Three Ways to Join EPS 

Three Ways to Join EPS

Follow your passions
Customize your commitment to the environment

ESP Costa Rica Local Team Memberships -  Local Team memberships empowers individuals to become active contributors to individual conservation projects in your community or all over the world without being filtered through a large bureaucratic organization.

EPS Costa Rica National Team Memberships  - EPS National Team Memberships are for Change Agents that want to lead in the creation of important new initiatives throughout Costa Rica, in particular for individuals that provide key capacities to support activities and programming.  The Costa Rica Regional Teams is made up of Media Producers, Logistics Experts and key Service Providers and Partners. The Regional Team platform may be an effective area for collaboration with businesses and other NGOs.  Mission driven revenues will be directed toward the establishment of new programming within Costa Rica.

EPS Nations Memberships - EPS Nations provides an empowerment platform that allows to membership to connect with leaders in various areas of activity to connect, collaborate and share information.  EPS Nations is a Learning Platform where members and contributors can connect and share information.   

HOW TO: Organizing a Global Grassroots Environmental Movment

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How EPS is Different

Organizational Infrastructure 
The EPS organizational infrastructure combines NationBuilder Technology with a Holacracy Management Structure to create a  Flat, Efficient, Responsive, Transparent Platform combined with Structural Accountability. Learn More

Revenue Allocation Targets
Because of our flat organizational infrastructure, EPS is able to allocate 95% of revenues to mission driven activities.  Because of our transparent organization infrastructure, you can have confidence in the integrity of our contributions.  

• 80% Specific Program Support / New Program Development / Team Development
• 15% Member Engagement and Education / Media Production
• 5% Administration / Platform Management

Click on the following links if you would like to learn more about Eco Preservation Society, or about the EPS NationBuilder Platform or the EPS Holacracy Management System