The Boca Chica Mayor’s Office has inaugurated a comprehensive environmental program titled “Boca Chica Verde,” marking a significant step toward enhancing ecological awareness and youth engagement in municipal sustainability efforts. This collaborative initiative brings together multiple institutions, including the Municipal Environmental Management Department (UGAM) and the local Education Department, with additional support from the Ministry of Agriculture, the 10-05 Educational District, and the Deep Green Foundation.
The program commenced with a formal launch event at the Boca Chica Town Hall, gathering representatives from ten educational institutions across the municipality. A central component of the initiative is the ECORETO competition, which challenges student teams to conceptualize and present innovative ecological solutions addressing pressing environmental concerns. Participating schools will develop practical projects across several critical areas: recycling and waste reuse strategies, establishment of school nurseries and reforestation efforts, restoration of vital ecosystems including mangroves, beaches, and coral reefs, and the organization of environmental volunteer corps.
To ensure the success of these projects, students received expert technical guidance and motivational addresses from program coordinators and distinguished guests. These included officials from the Ministry of Agriculture, representatives from the Deep Green Foundation, and influential youth communicator Mario Joshua, known professionally as “Mario RD.” The initiative is scheduled to culminate during the national Environment Week with a Municipal Ecological Fair. This concluding event will serve as a platform for showcasing the student-led projects and will feature the presentation of the ECOLÍDERES award, recognizing outstanding environmental leadership. The program reinforces the administration’s commitment to sustainable development under the leadership of Mayor Ramón Candelaria.