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Focused pieces of work with a clear output: film and photography from the Mahaica, long-term biodiversity records, and original stories for young listeners.

Visual Chronicles of the Mahaica Wetlands and MangrovesMahaica Watershed Biodiversity MonitoringArya Takes a Swim
Field documentation along the Mahaica wetlands in Guyana

Documenting a living wetland, frame by frame

Visual Chronicles of the Mahaica Wetlands and Mangroves

A visual documentation project capturing the Mahaica wetlands and mangrove systems: the birds, the water, the people who live alongside them, and the changes taking place season by season. The footage and photography become teaching material for environmental clubs across the country.

  • Short documentary films from the Mahaica River
  • A photographic archive of wetland and mangrove habitats
  • Classroom material for club sessions
A wildlife camera trap being fitted to a tree during biodiversity monitoring

Long-term data from one of Guyana's richest watersheds

Mahaica Watershed Biodiversity Monitoring

Repeat surveys along the Mahaica watershed record birds, mammals, reptiles and habitat condition, building a baseline that communities and students can keep adding to. Club members join field days and learn how real monitoring data is collected.

  • Seasonal species surveys along the watershed
  • Community and student participation in field days
  • A growing open record of watershed biodiversity
Students birdwatching from a boat on a Guyanese river

Guyana's environment, told as a story

Arya Takes a Swim — Audio Series and Audiobook

An original audio series and audiobook following Arya through Guyana's waters, written for young listeners and voiced for classroom and at-home listening. It turns conservation ideas into a story children can follow, retell and act on.

  • Narrated audio episodes for schools
  • A full audiobook edition
  • Listening guides for club coordinators

Want to take part?

Schools, researchers and community groups can join field days or use our project material in class. Write to info@emcfoundation.gy or send us a message.

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