The April 2009 edition of TIES EcoCurrents eMagazine is now available! You can view or download the eMagazine online at Member Center (Member log-in required). EcoCurrents is the quarterly e-magazine of TIES, featuring current industry trends and best practice examples from around the world. Each issue focuses on a specific theme within ecotourism and sustainable travel. TIES members receive EcoCurrents as part of their member benefits. If you are not yet receiving EcoCurrents, please join TIES to receive complimentary copies of EcoCurrents and other great benefits!

In this issue, we focus on the benefits of ecotourism as a tool for sustainable development, local capacity building and community well-being. Highlighting best practice examples and lessons learned, the stories featured in this month’s EcoCurrents will be sure to inspire travelers and ecotourism professionals around the world to get involved in various training and education initiatives in ecotourism, and to contribute to grassroots efforts benefiting the long-term well-being of local people.

The theme for this edition is water conservation and sustainable water management in ecotourism, and it includes useful tips for travelers, resources for ecotourism businesses, and best practice examples from around the world. In this issue: Water Conservation Best Practices and Tips – Sukau Rainforest Lodge | Maho Bay Camps | Lapa Rios Ecolodge | Resources on Sustainable Water Management | Cross-Cultural Native Fibre Weavers Project | The Green Guide to the Mexican Caribbean | Special Report: Community Based Ecotourism in Mongolia