RainforestAid11 Fundraising Goals & Objectives

Join our team of visionaries, leaders, challenge solvers, contributors, volunteers, musicians and performers, sustainability coordinators, media and transportation partners, guest speakers and conservation groups. Our goal and mission is to raise environmental awareness and to stop deforestation of our precious rainforest and to protect the air we breathe! This fund raiser is about the air we breathe which is at risk, and some of us are fortunate enough to live, vacation here in Costa Rica, and we are all part of this delicate eco-system called the rainforest. We live in an area where we can make a difference! Your non for profit cause, purpose and the ability to broadcast your message internationally is a powerful tool. We’ll find lots of volunteers along the way, and many, like me, who just want to bring some great live music down to the Osa in a renewable and sustainable way. RainforestAid09 is good for the Osa, and with your help, it could be even better and possibly a global example of sustainable festivals & eco- tourism and a fabulous way to raise money to preserve our environment here on the Osa. A first annual event of global attention. But it can only be accomplished with your support. We will raise millions for the preservation of culture & bio diversity

Rainforest Preservation
You can help protect one of the world’s most beautiful and diverse habitats when you support RainforestAid09. The Osa Peninsula is a sanctuary of beautiful rainforests, rivers , streams and gorgeous beaches that melt into the Golfo Dulce. The lands and waters of the Osa are home to some of nature’s most colorful and graceful animals, including scarlet macaws, jaguars, pumas, monkeys and sea turtles. www.corcovadofoundation.org
Osa Landfill, Waste & Recycling Center
Existing dump site brought under new management and brought to a status of sustainability prior to being closed permanently. New Site Purchased, Foundation for education started and new landfill . Funds raised to bring current landfill in bamboo to a sustainable status and resources to purchase new land fill with proper infrastructure www.corcovadofoundation.org
Corcovado Park Sirena Station & Cano Island building Improvements
Each year millions of backpackers visit Corcovado National park, and very little money has been put back into maintenance and improvements of these facilities. All of which are in need of financial support, labor and construction materials. www.costaricabureau.com
Funding & Training for additional MINAE Park Guards & Pilots
Combating deforestation & illegal poaching in “The Reserve“ from the air.
Costa Rica’s first conservation based ultra-lite training facility. www.jungleair.org
Public Water Systems in Rural Communities
There are dozens of communities in the reserve that do not have public water. Areas surrounding and within “The Reserve“. Including Canyaza, Sandalo, Amapola and Mogos.
Most small communities lack government funding to meet the basic needs of clean drinking water in their communities.
Puerto Jimenez water treatment study
Resources for study, engineering and recommendations. Puerto Jimenez sits in the middle of a mangrove sanctuary, and with the increased amount of tourism, and development, the entire quality of life for people living in and passing thru Puerto Jimenez is compromised. www.corcovadofoundation.org
Repair and educational materials for the elementary schools
15-20 small schools located in and near “The Reserve”. Many of the schools are one classroom w/o electricity school and supplies. These schools are in dire need of educational materials, supplies, construction materials and the ability to educate their students and prepare them for the world “We” live in. www.naturekids.org
La Palma & Puerto Jimenez public high schools
Annual funding for computers, educational materials & communications equipment
San Isidro Landfill and public transfer station
Recycling contract & funding from festival. Installation of temporary recycling transfer station, festival information both, car pooling and recycling center in Chacarita. All booths, recycling bins and re-newable structures will be donated to the San Isidro ( Perez Zeledon ) land fill. www.treeoflife.com
Medical supplies for local hospital
Puerto Jimenez’s hospital / clinic is in need of basic medical supplies, bandages, anti-septic creams, and pharmaceuticals for treating patients.
Sustainable grocery & merchandise bag program
Stop the use of un-recycled plastic on the Osa www.costaricaartretreat.com
Harpy Eagle & White Hawk Conservation Reserve www.lunalodge.com
Jaguar Foundations www.corcovadofoundation.org
Silvestre Wildlife Refuge www.southerncostaricamap.com
Women of The Osa www.womenoftheosa.org
Sea turtle programs near Corcovado National Park www.osaseaturtles.org
Endangered American Crocodile habitat www.osaaventura.com

The above non-profit organizations are doing great things on the Osa Peninsula today In addition to these fundraising objectives, it is our mission to raise funds annually for all non-profit charitable causes that help preserve culture, diversity & stop deforestation in Southern Costa Rica. Today is your opportunity to show support and add your special conservation project to our list and be a part of our festival fundraiser and help empower and educate the world on the importance of our precious rainforests, and to help protect the oxygen we breathe. Expanding urban areas, improved transportation and un-sustainable developments are threatening the Osa’s precious natural resources. Farmers, hunters, developers, gold miners and tourists are flocking to this once isolated land, and the Osa’s majestic forests are being cut down. Illegal logging, poaching, and poorly planned development are endangering the region’s majestic forests. Support RainforestAid09 and help stop deforestation on the Osa today !

Osa Peninsula Southern Costa Rica

You can help protect one of the world’s most beautiful and diverse habitats when you support RainforestAid09. The Osa Peninsula is a sanctuary of lush rainforests, bubbling streams and gorgeous beaches that melt into clear blue ocean. National Geographic calls the rainforests of the Osa Peninsula “the most biologically intense place on earth,” home to more than 4,000 plant species, 375 kinds of birds, and 140 mammals, including jaguars, pumas, tapirs and anteaters. The lands and waters of the Osa are home to some of nature’s most colorful and graceful creatures, including scarlet macaws, jaguars, pumas, monkeys and sea turtles. Unsustainable development, newly improved roads, transportation and development are threatening the Osa’s precious natural resources. Farmers, hunters, developers, gold miners and tourists are flocking to this once isolated land, and the Osa’s majestic forests are being cut down as you read this. Illegal logging, poaching, and unsustainable developments are destroying the region’s pristine and endangered rainforests.

You Can Help Save the Rainforest on The Osa Peninsula!
RainforestAid09 is raising awareness and funds for existing conservation groups protecting the rainforest. RainforestAid09 helps restore what remains of one of the world’s most extraordinary yet highly threatened rainforests in the world. Our list of Media, Hotel Partners, Sponsors and Volunteers continues to grow everyday, with an overwhelming response and support of RainforestAid09. Here is a partial list of our Festival Media Sponsors and Partners. Please feel free to add your name and e-mail to our sponsor list, and we will add your link to our festival website and send you a press / media kit. We ask that you put our link on your website as well, as to strengthen our global message.

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