Costa Rica Rainforest Aid 2009

Rainforest Aid 2009: Press Release

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:

CONTACT:
RainForestAid09 In Costa Rica
Michael Cranford
RainForestAid09
(USA) 508-714-0622
(CR) 506-8378-3013
Osamike@gmail.com
Rainforestaid09.com

The Osa Peninsula in Costa Rica and the Rainforests of the World are the Remaining Lungs and Thermostat for the Entire Planet!

Amapola, Costa Rica, June 19th - 21st 2009 - National Geographic calls the Osa Peninsula “the most biologically intense place on earth,”. Our mission is to celebrate the preservation of culture and biodiversity in the rainforest and to support existing preservation and regeneration programs. Osa Peninsula rainforests are under severe pressures in the years to come. RFA09 gives us a voice and the ability to communicate about the important role the rainforest plays in controlling the world's climate, temperature, water and air quality.

RainforestAid09 will support preventative deforestation conservation efforts through education and will potentially fund a sustainable waste & landfill for the Osa Peninsula. It is our intention to broadcast our preservation message globally and we are inviting conservation leaders of the world to share in the distribution of our message through communication, art, music, dance and education. We encourage you to participate in rainforest protection and re-generation awareness and realize we are the only ones who can make a difference here on the Osa and abroad.

RainForestAid09 will be held near the community of Amapola, Costa Rica ( Southern Pacific ) where the U.S. military landed 22 years ago under President Reagan’s “Roads for Peace” program. Lela Arroyo Rodriguez still owns the land and is hosting the RainForestAid09. It is our intention to create temporary and permanent sustainable jobs in rural Costa Rica.

Our “Fun” Raising efforts will benefit –

Education –
Create a safe, healthy and nurturing environment for our children to learn in. The future of The Osa is in hands of our children. Through education and employment, we can reduce deforestation in the up and coming years.
Health-
As one community, we must first reduce the amount of waste we create as a community. Then begin searching for ways to sustainably manage the waste we do produce. Our 5 year goal is the creation of an Osa Wide sustainable landfill, transfer, and recycling center, providing both full time and part time sustainable employment for Costa Ricans.
Rainforest Preservation-
Our first year’s rainforest preservation proceeds will be managed by Alejandra Monge of The Corcovado Foundation. We will fund existing rainforest preservation efforts as well as educate foreigners about sustainable building practices.

Here’s our line up so far –
Andrew Walter Allen with The Revolution Project, The ShapeShifters, Jerry Joseph and the Jack Mormons, US Blues and , and Igni Feroque, are just a few of the performers that are supporting RainForestAid09 during the Summer Solstice. There will be guest speakers discussing climate change and sustainable living exhibits.

For additional information on RainForestAid09 contact Michael Cranford or visit rainforestaid09.com.