New Environmentally Friendly Activities:

• Nature trail and small environmental education center with interpretive graphics
• Guided Expedition Kayaking
• Marine Biologist on-site

Best Practices Operation

• Minimize cutting of mangrove (including alternative mangrove pruning practices to maintain storm buffers, view and ventilation corridors
• Systematic program to minimize demand for electricity through use of (CFL and LED) lighting
• Partial renewable energy for buildings and desalination via solar and wind farm
• Four-stroke engines
• Solar hot water
• Rainwater water capture and water savings
• Solid waste management and recycling
• Implement environmentally friendly diving and snorkeling practices

Direct Conservation Benefits

• 150 acres of important island habitat established as a private protected area
• Establishment of Turneffe Preservation Fund ($20 per visitor donated by the Resort Management)