Gerardo shares important Costas Verdes updates; Recaps Nosara’s journey from cattle fields to failed golf course project to potential model community for the world, asking new residents & visitors to step up support & explains why

We hope you enjoy this episode with our long time friend, Gerardo Bolanez, and will consider supporting Costas Verdes & Barriguiones efforts!

NP #171: Social Scientists discuss the Nosara Research Project from DemoLab… What does this mean for Nosara’s future?

Dr Tina Nibatchi, Dr Alvaro Salas Castro, and Christian Freitag, JD, PhD join the Nosara Podcast to discuss their findings from the Nosara Research Project and what this information means … Continue reading NP #171: Social Scientists discuss the Nosara Research Project from DemoLab… What does this mean for Nosara’s future?

Nosara Social Science Study Report to the Community: Four Perspectives on a Sustainable Future in Nosara, Costa Rica

Dr. Alvaro Salas Castro is a frequent quest on the Nosara Podcast. You may remember him as the leader of the community round table event at El Local last July … Continue reading Nosara Social Science Study Report to the Community: Four Perspectives on a Sustainable Future in Nosara, Costa Rica

Did anyone else get sick from surfing during red tide? My luck may have run out

I’ve been surfing through this entire red tide experience and taking my chances… However, it might have caught up to me. Throughout this high season, I’ve been receiving emails and … Continue reading Did anyone else get sick from surfing during red tide? My luck may have run out

NP #120: Nick Mcalpin shares serious water knowledge & personal opinions in this 38 minute Nosara Podcast episode

Nick Mcalpin joins Rich for this new episode of the Nosara Podcast to talk about wastewater, storm water and soil management. He explains the problems Nosara has with these three … Continue reading NP #120: Nick Mcalpin shares serious water knowledge & personal opinions in this 38 minute Nosara Podcast episode

NP #116: Dr’s & Scientists from the Nosara Research Project are inviting ALL area residents to participate in a survey to prepare for July 29th round table event (8 minute short version)

In this Nosara Podcast, Dr. Alvaro Salas-Castro, Dr. Tina Nabatchi, & Dr. Christian Freitag invite ALL Nosara residents to participate in an important survey. They explain there are 3 phases … Continue reading NP #116: Dr’s & Scientists from the Nosara Research Project are inviting ALL area residents to participate in a survey to prepare for July 29th round table event (8 minute short version)

NP #115: Dr. Robert Edgeworth explains scientific results about Nosara’s water pollution; Asks homeowners and businesses to support a cleaner Nosara

In this Nosara Podcast episode, Dr. Edgeworth explains the ocean water pollution situation in Playa Guiones and Rio Nosara areas plus calls residents, in particular homeowners and businesses, to support … Continue reading NP #115: Dr. Robert Edgeworth explains scientific results about Nosara’s water pollution; Asks homeowners and businesses to support a cleaner Nosara

NP #114: Dr. Salas says his results are showing Nosara is in a ‘ticking time bomb’ situation and wants to help; announces July 29th event with other leading scientists focusing on Nosara

Dr. Salas encourages unification to end Nosara’s ‘ticking bomb’ situation and be a model for the world to follow; Announces July 29th roundtable event including leading scientists focusing on Nosara

NP #112: Guardians of Nature is on a mission… And it is working! In 23 minutes Jessica Sheffield updates how Nosara is turning into an ‘innovation lab’ and ‘faith, hope, and strategy can change anything’

In this Nosara Podcast episode Jessica Sheffield updates us about Guardians of Nature and shares her vision of increasing eco literacy throughout Latin America and beyond. The program is working … Continue reading NP #112: Guardians of Nature is on a mission… And it is working! In 23 minutes Jessica Sheffield updates how Nosara is turning into an ‘innovation lab’ and ‘faith, hope, and strategy can change anything’

NP #105: January 2021 Nosara Civic Association Update with President Kuki in 8 minutes

President Kuki from the NCA tells us what was good about 2020, what she is proud of about, status updates on the Refuge, the dump, the building regulations, upcoming meeting … Continue reading NP #105: January 2021 Nosara Civic Association Update with President Kuki in 8 minutes

NP #103: SIBU Wildlife Sanctuary 7 minute update with Vicki Coan

In this episode of the Nosara Podcast, Vicki Coan from SIBU Wildlife Sanctuary updates us about the following: – Volunteer update & transitions – Change in direction, working more-so in … Continue reading NP #103: SIBU Wildlife Sanctuary 7 minute update with Vicki Coan