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    Karen Mogensen Reserve

    Wildlife Refuge

    • HOME
    • ABOUT US
    • GET INVOLVED
    • EXPANSION PLAN
    • ECOLODGE
    • CONTACT
    • DONATE
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      • ABOUT US
      • GET INVOLVED
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      • ECOLODGE
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      • Mission

        "Asepaleco" stands for Asociación Ecológica Paquera Lepanto Cóbano or the Association of Ecology (of the towns of) Paquera, Lepanto, and Cobano. It was founded in 1991 providing programs and services, one project being the Karen Mogensen Reserve. Asepaleco has managed The Reserve since its founding in 1996.

        The Association of Asepaleco is a Costa Rican nonprofit and NGO, formed of 60 active members, who gather for a general assembly once a year. The Board of Directors is elected every two years, consisting of 9 members and 1 fiscal.

        The Karen Mogensen Reserve is soon to be an official wildlife refuge recognized by the Costa Rican government.

         

        The mission of Asepaleco is to protect and preserve the natural ecosystems of the forests of the Nicoya Peninsula, including the water sources and wildlife upon which all life depends while educating the public and involving local communities.

        We consider it an honor to be the stewards of such an important conservation project, contributing to a better future.

         

         

      • Programs & Services Asepaleco Provides

        Education and Community Outreach

        Scientific Studies

        Tree Planting

        Volunteer Projects

        Eco-tourism

        Recycling Stations

        The Lodge

        Bomberos Forestal

        Volunteer Forest Fire-fighter Program

      • Asepaleco

        Asepaleco is inscribed in the Costa Rica Registry as an ecological association with the cedula number 3-002-123719

         

        Over the years, Asepaleco has received various awards and grants

        for nature conservation and community service

        Awards Received

        “ Conservation Ingeniere”

        Ford Motors Company, 2002
        “Support for the improvement of quality of life”

        Issued in 1997 by the Defensoria de los Habitantes (Public defense department )

      • Support Asepaleco and Karen Mogensen Reserve

        Donate

        Be part of a legacy project

        U.S. donations are honored through our fiscal sponsor, Green Wave, a 501(c)(3) non-profit.

        Become a Friend

        Donate to KMR

         In doing so, you are helping to support wildlife conservation, environmental research, and educational campaigns in           Costa Rica.

        Come Visit Us

        We have accommodations

        Visitors are welcome to come and experience the exceptional biodiversity of the Karen Mogensen Reserve.  Visitation arrangements must be made in advance.  

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