Mangrove replantation programme
The mangrove replantation program was initiated at Kandakuliya Lagoon in Kalpitiya in 2016 with community participation and donations from Dr. Elizabeth Dowler. The program received a significant boost in 2022
School Art Competition (2020-2021)
The Bio Conservation Society of Sri Lanka (BCSL) organized an Art Competition on “Biodiversity Conservation” in collaboration with the Kalpitiya Zonal Education Office with funding support from The Rufford Foundation,
Volunteer programme
English classes for the community members Surveys Encourage kids on environmental conservation
Community medical clinics – 2016-2018
We have conducted and sponsored community medical clinics at the Kalpitiya area. The objective was to keep in close contact with the fishing community & also as an alternative way
Awareness publications
Awareness posters were printed and distributed among coastal community members during the programmes. They hang it in their homes. So, it will help them to mention our programme and message
In-situ marine turtle nest protection programme at Rekawa
Of the seven species of marine turtles in the world five species come ashore to nest in Rekawa, the largest rookery in Sri Lanka. The most widespread form of sea
Education and Awareness programmes on Coastal Biodiversity Conservation (Continuing since 2013)
BCSL conducts education and awareness programs on Coastal biodiversity conservation.
“Let’s Protect Sri Lankan Biodiversity” (International conference)
In November 2016 we organized an International Conference at Kandy. The conference “Let’s Protect Sri Lankan Biodiversity” was held between November 14th to November 16th
Provide toilets facilities for the fisheries community members at Kandakuliya, Kalpitiya (2018)
Kandakkuliya is a rural village in Kalpitiya peninsula with many community members who are fishers. Still, there are some people in the village who don’t have proper toilets and some
Beach vegetation and Mangrove replantation programme
Mangrove and beach vegetation programmes have been conducted in Kalpitiya since 2016 and ten sites from Mannar to Tangalle in 2019. The programme was continued in 2020 as well as