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A Decade of Impact: A Rocha’s Marine Conservation Programme Turns 10

Hannah Gillespie / September 19, 2023

By: Bob Sluka There is the sea, vast and spacious… and Leviathan who you formed to frolic there (Psalm 104).  The Psalmist reminds us that the oceans are not ours and the life therein exists independent of us. Genesis 1 tells us of God delighting in the waters that teem with life, both large and …

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Protecting Bull Creek, a Central Texas treasure

Hannah Gillespie / August 22, 2023

By: Verónica Godoy The Bull Creek watershed, located in Austin, has been called “the Galapagos of Texas” by locals due to its ecological diversity and geological features. With an 11-mile spring-fed creek dotted with waterfalls and swimming holes, limestone seeps, and scenic cliffs, the …

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International Coastal Cleanup Day: Creating Waters of Hope

Hannah Gillespie / August 9, 2023

by Hannah Gillespie Join A Rocha USA in the world's largest volunteer effort to remove trash from waterways. Founded by the Ocean Conservancy, International Coastal Cleanup Day mobilizes over 200,000 people every year to restore beaches and waterways. Join The Marine Conservation Program as we …

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Celebrating the Impacts of One Year of Picnics en el Arroyo

Hannah Gillespie / July 25, 2023

By: Hannah Gillespie In May of 2023, our Central Texas team hit a significant milestone – one whole year of Picnics en el Arroyo, an A Rocha USA program that hosts outdoor recreation and environmental education opportunities for Spanish-speaking families in Austin, Texas. Learn more about the …

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Love Your Place: A Dynamic Online Community

Hannah Gillespie / July 10, 2023

By: Hannah Gillespie “People find their way to A Rocha and are excited to discover a story of Christians caring for creation,” starts Jenna Henderson, A Rocha USA’s Director of National Programs. “They want to get connected, but our country is huge. If you don’t live near a conservation …

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Creature Feature: Get to Know the American Horseshoe Crab

Hannah Gillespie / June 27, 2023

By: Hannah Gillespie American Horseshoe Crab (Limulus polyphemus) Range: Maine to Mexico Habitat: Marine, coast to continental shelf  Physical Characteristics: Horseshoe Crabs are generally olive green or brown, with a brown underside. Males are typically one-third smaller than …

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Small-Scale Fisheries, Fishers, and Marine Biodiversity

Hannah Gillespie / June 8, 2023

By: Allison Cutting We are all connected through one ocean.  The sea is teeming with life of incredible diversity -- from blue whales being the largest animal to have ever lived to microscopic phytoplankton which produce half of the world’s oxygen. Bodies of saltwater link continents and …

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From Cultural Diversity to Biodiversity: Catching a Vision

Hannah Gillespie / May 30, 2023

By Liuan Huska Huemuls are disappearing in Patagonia. With their large, swiveling ears and gentle ways, this southernmost deer species is a beloved icon of the region’s resilience and beauty. According to recent estimates, there are less than 1500 individual huemuls alive in the wild. They are …

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Q & A with A Rocha USA Executive Director, Rev Dr Ben Lowe (守仁)

Hannah Gillespie / May 5, 2023

Interview of Rev Dr Ben Lowe (守仁), A Rocha USA Executive Directorby Laura Vessey and Hannah Gillespie Please join A Rocha USA in extending a warm welcome to our new Executive Director, Rev Dr Ben Lowe (守仁)! Ben is no stranger to the A Rocha family, having served as the former A Rocha USA Board …

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Wild Wonder: Connecting kids with nature and Creator

Hannah Gillespie / April 19, 2023

By: Hannah Gillespie As part of A Rocha USA’s commitment to environmental education, Wild Wonder Camp curriculum was designed to help children learn and wonder about God and nature, get kids outside, and spark their imaginations as they learn and explore. Research on children overwhelmingly …

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