Iyanola Crossing – Protecting the Endemic St. Lucia Iguana

Iyanola Crossing – Protecting the Endemic St. Lucia Iguana

Raise awareness for and increase biodiversity protection for the endemic St. Lucia Iguana along the east coast village in Saint Lucia. The hope is to stem the carnage of the species along the highway as our valuable reptilian wildlife get slaughtered as they attempt to cross this busy roadway. With colourful murals, billboards, signage, community engagement, art competitions, school engagements, stakeholder support and engagement.

Project Details

Project Overview

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Start Date
July 2020
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End Date
December 2022
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Launch Year
2020
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Implementation Status
Completed
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Project Type
Funded Project
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Duration
24
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Proposal Cycle
First Call for Proposals
Financial Summary

Project Funding

Total Funding
US$24,757

Combined financial value associated with the project.

Supporting Information

Project Information

Reduce wildlife road mortality; promote awareness of endemic species; encourage safer driving behavior.

Billboards installed along highway; outreach conducted with drivers, farmers and schools; awareness activities reached hundreds of individuals.

Saint Lucia
Country

Saint Lucia
Endowment Fund
Funding Source

Endowment Fund
Inphinity
Grantee

Inphinity

Inphinity

Inphinity
NCTFs

Inphinity

Inphinity