Centro Comunitario para la Conservación Costera y la Educación Ambiental, submitted by Coco Puerto Rico, was among the Ford Environmental Grants program awardees.
“Retaining the existing population and attracting people to return is crucial to strengthening the economy and the manufacturing industry, which accounts for about 46% of the country’s income. This effort requires a multisectoral approach that encompasses both social and economic factors.”
— Ramón Vega-Alejandro, executive director, Puerto Rico Manufacturing Extension (PRiMEX)