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Category: Nosara Podcast

  • NP #123: Nosara’s water permit saga continues: Local architects and their clients prepare for legal action

    NP #123: Nosara’s water permit saga continues: Local architects and their clients prepare for legal action

    The water saga in Nosara (and all of Guanacaste) unfortunately continues… As a result, some local architects & their clients are preparing litigation hoping to bring attention to the current water permit situation.

    It is a confusing situation for many residents and frequently debated in the community.

    One local ASADA, led by the tireless Lili Adams, is trying their best to help everyone involved and answer questions. They strongly disagree with the message and opinions shared by Lucca and Evangelina in this episode.

    Here is the most recent ASADA update: https://www.facebook.com/286568978085143/posts/6031081330300517/

    Unfortunately, the current permitting situation is not within their control. The issue is the processing of many ASADA’s capacities through AyA. However, some are unaware this is an AyA level issue, not a decision of a local ASADA trying to block development.

    This podcast was recorded in October. It’s now December and unfortunately this issue is ongoing.

    The Nosara Podcast episodes are an opportunity for guests to say whatever they wish. The NP’s intention is simply to share what’s happening within the community. Please remember the opinions expressed by the guests are those of the guests and you’re welcome to contact them directly.

    All community organizations are invited and we welcome all dialogue concerning Nosara community issues.

  • NP #121: Legal update about water situation around Nosara with Jose Arce

    NP #121: Legal update about water situation around Nosara with Jose Arce

    The water situation is a topic of much debate around Nosara. In this NP episode, attorney Jose Arce updates us about:

    • The legal situation surrounding the current moratorium on water permits
    • Answers questions about when he feels this ban will end
    • Addresses why this is happening and what is needed to solve it
    • Touches upon if there is any evidence there naught be ulterior motives from certain groups or people to impede development causing this to occur.

    We appreciate Jose coming on this episode to help explain what’s going on.

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

    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 topics and the possible ways we can all start to contribute to the solution. He also shares his own way of living in his property which can inspire many of us to live life differently and in a more ecological way.

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    Here are some links of interest:
    https://www.instagram.com/plain.surf/ (Nick’s instagram where he posts a lot about his property and alternative ways of living)
    https://www.harvestingrainwater.com/ (a book Nick mentions)
    https://www.instagram.com/nosarapodcast/
    https://www.facebook.com/NosaraPodcast

  • NP #118: Aaron Zifkin (formerly Airbnb Canada & now Lyft) shares his Nosara thoughts and opinions plus his story

    NP #118: Aaron Zifkin (formerly Airbnb Canada & now Lyft) shares his Nosara thoughts and opinions plus his story

    Aaron Zifkin is upfront and well spoken about basically everything and was a pleasure to speak with and get to know. He’s literally launched a company (Airbnb) in Canada & now is helping with Lyft which seems to be a popular company in some places. This post surf session conversation was eye opening and one of the more pleasurable episodes for me as I learned a great deal from Aaron.

    So far as Nosara goes, Aaron is a fan of Nosara and in this Nosara Podcast episode he shares his personal and professional opinions about our area and we hope you enjoy it. Big shout out to long time friend Kai Sotto for connecting us.

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  • 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 #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 to this project. Phase 1 is now complete, Phase 2 is this survey (see below links to participate & instructions), and Phase 3 is the July 29th round table event, when all of Nosara’s collected information will be shared.

    They are requesting as much participation as possible from all demographics and want people to know their opinions and concerns are included and important. Their goal is to share collective information in a manner promoting unification and dialogue thus providing an opportunity to progress.

    Queremos participación con todos en la comunidad!!! Inglés o español todo bien.

    This was carefully written understanding there are multiple steps and it might be confusing for some.

    Its in English and/or Spanish.

    *SURVEY ESPANOL*

    http://tinyurl.com/nosara-estudio

    *SURVEY ENGLISH*

    https://tinyurl.com/nosara-study

    What’s happening is truly unique and an opportunity for our community to unite for a greater cause no matter our background or financial status. Participation will make a difference.

    *Two important tools to help fill out the survey* 😉

    VIDEO TUTORIAL (Español y Ingles)

    FAQ (Ingles)

    https://tinyurl.com/94a9js4x

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

    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 a cleaner Nosara based upon the data from their water collection study.

    He explains Dr. Vanessa Bezy’s efforts on this project, how it is funded, and shares some of his personal opinions about leadership in our area. Robert states: “It’s a big responsibility to apply government power against people’s property rights… So if you want to do that, at least do it well.”

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  • 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

    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

    In this Nosara Podcast, Dr. Alvaro Salas quickly addresses the hotbed of contention surrounding the building regulations and announces he is bringing some top level scientists in his field to Nosara on July 29th event to help us address much more than just the building regulations.

    Big thanks to everyone participating in the study and those helping make this event happen. It looks like El Local & The Gardens is the location for the event.

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    We’ll have more details soon including a podcast episode with the scientists to further explain what’s happening.

  • The Nosara Podcast returns next week…

    The Nosara Podcast returns next week…

    Hola todos,

    The Nosara Podcast gets going again next week after I finish some brain treatments. There’s many episodes in editing with new guests plus of course we’ll be addressing the seemingly never ending building regulations saga…

    The first video is me at the Plasticity Brain Center in Orlando On their MARC machine. This clinic has helped NBA player Lebron James, all time great UFC fighter George St. Pierre (GSP), heaps of other hockey, football, wakeboarding, etc professionals and it was an adventure getting through this season and making it here. I’m almost done though & we’ll be back soon.

    In January we released the below explanation of what happened and my goal of completing this high season and making it to TBI specialists for treatment:

    Thanks to everyone for support and patience!