Belize Audubon Society Receives Grant From Jaguar Conservation Trust

Five grant recipients were recognized at the Belize Ford Grants - jaguar Conservation Trust Awards Ceremony, held in Belize City. Opening remarks were given by Bill Bowman, General Manager of the Belize Estate Company, the Ford dealership in Belize. This year's recipients of Ford Motor Company Conservation & Environmental Grants were the Belize Creole Museum & Gallery, Community Baboon Sanctuary Women's Conservation Group, and a community group from Benque Viejo del Carmen. Each project was awarded (US)$2,500.

Protecting their namesake, Jaguar Cars (North America) established the Jaguar Conservation Trust to promote the preservation of the jaguar and its habitat. Actress, conservationist, and Jaguar Conservation Trust's lead consultant, Stefanie Powers presented grants to the Belize Audubon Society and Jaguar Shield. Jaguar Shield was awarded (US)$8,000, which will address problem jaguars in Belize. Accepting the award for the Belize Audubon Society was Executive Director Anna Dominguez-Hoare. The (US)$13,100 grant will be applied towards jaguar conservation and education at Cockscomb Basin Wildlife Sanctuary.