Conserving Andean Spectacled bears through a collaboration with the Ecuadorian government, universities and communities. The program includes initiatives based on environmental education and bear awareness in schools and with landowners. Local students are also taught how to monitor wildlife safely. Engaging private landowners, scientific research on bear biology and community based interventions to reduce human/wildlife conflicts.
Website: http://www.uwfoundation.wisc.eduFacebook: http://www.facebook.com/pages/Fundaci%C3%B3n-Cordillera-Tropical/166025100123028YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/user/CordilleraTropicalYears Supported: 2011, 2010