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Founded in 2003, Osa Conservation is a nonprofit organization dedicated to protecting the globally significant biodiversity of the Osa Peninsula.
We protect Osa’s natural ecosystems by:
Creating biological corridors for Osa’s wildlife
Connecting habitat between Corcovado National Park, Piedras Blancas National Park and the Terraba-Sierpe National Wetlands and incorporating them into the Osa Wildlife Refuge
Managing and protecting the Osa National Wildlife Refuge
Supporting the monitoring and protection of the Terraba-Sierpe National Wetlands, Golfo Dulce and other important marine ecosystems
Building successful models for private conservation
Restoring damaged and degraded ecosystems
We engage society in environmental stewardship by:
Promoting environmentally responsible and sustainable local economic opportunities
Raising environmental awareness in our communities
Collaborating with ecotourism businesses to engage Osa visitors in conservation and best practices
Leveraging mass media to create awareness of the importance of protecting the Osa
Shifting local and national policies and decision making toward ecological sustainability
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