Jim Rieger and MINAE (Ministry of Environment and Energy) ranger, Luis Sanchez,  near Ujarrás, Costa Rica © Angela Martin/TNC, 2006

PiP is also working with local groups and government agencies to strengthen cross-boundary conservationefforts in the region. Several key initiatives and activities being pursued include the development of a bi-national management plan, the creation of conservation finance mechanisms such as water-use fees and establishment of a “Seas to Summits” corridor linking conservation projects in the upper watersheds with coastal waters.