| Project Progress |
July 2007
- Idea of La MICA Biological Station was born
- Project plans and objectives introduced and initially supported by Panamanian environmental
authorities.
- Began developing partnerships with organizations
- Conversations with local people about the benefits of La MICA.
- Began preliminary data collection for La MICA
- Panamanian foundation Centro de Investigación Biológica El Copé, S.A. was established
- US-based foundation Amigos Support La MICA was accepted as a project of the International
Humanities Center, a 501c3 nonprofit organization
- FUND-RAISING!
- Acquired private plot of land for La MICA Biological Station
- Training courses for permanent staff of La MICA (data collection, basic English, etc.)
- Apply for grants
- FUND-RAISING!
- Construction of cabin (pictures below) and bathhouse
- Began posting species lists
- Began collecting weather data
- Build student dormitory
- Accept our first guests
- Welcome student and research guests
- Build classroom/laboratory
- Entire facility completed and furnished.
- Comprehensive studies of the local flora and fauna in several natural areas
- Develop courses, workshops, and seminars to be presented at La MICA.
- Continue building relationships with colleges, universities, organizations, and companies from
around the world.
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| La MICA Biological Station Fundación Centro de Investigación Biológica El Cope, S.A.● Amigos Support La MICA El Copé-La Pintada ● Provincia de Coclé ● Republica de Panama Amigos Support La MICA ● c/o Julie Ray ● 12458 132nd Street ● Chippewa Falls, WI 54729 www.lamica.org ● la.mica@yahoo.com ● t: (011-507)6-746-3942 Amigos Support La MICA is a project of the International Humanities Center, a 501c3 nonprofit organization. |
