This page will eventually become a collection of my reviews of Environmental Impact Assessments conducted in the Bahamas. The links lead to a Science and Perspective copy of the EIA as published, then a link to my comments on the EIA as submitted to the developer and the Department of Environmental Planning and Protection. I will also include a brief summary of the EIA. Enjoy.

  • Bahamian Marine Debris Survey

    So… the beach you went to is not perfect. I know the feeling. But, how bad is it really? now you can get real data and see the quality of the beach you want to go to in the Bahamas. Just fill out this quick survey when you find a piece of Marine Debris on…

  • Bahamian Dentists

    Perhaps you have been looking for a dentist in the Bahamas recently. trying to find the support you need with a toothache can be a headache. To be honest, the pickings are slim. I dug around a bit and I found this list of registered dentists on the website of The Bahamas Dental Council. the…

  • EBS EIA EMP Documents

    If you have been paying attention recently, the terms EBS, EIA or EMP may have come across your feeds. Many Bahamians don’t actually know what these are and what is the difference between them or how they affect business, development, or sustainability in the Bahamas. Read on for a brief introduction and then follow the…

  • Will this joke land?

    Dear editors, Please permit me to share my concerns before the SpaceX landing. Timelines seem very short. Many environmental professional colleagues and I found out just this past week (February 13) that Elon Musk’s Falcon 9 first-stage booster will be landing on a drone ship this month (February 18th) with 20 more landings planned for…

  • Double impact

    Dear Editor, I am writing to highlight a significant issue in the world of Development, Foreign Investment and Environmental Impact Assessments (EIAs) in the Bahamas. As our favorite political parties take turns in office, it seems they throw the baby developments, Heads of Agreement and EIAs out with the bathwater each time. One government reviews…