Nosara Podcasts with Rich Burnam

Dr. Robert Edgeworth Shares Latest Updates on Nosara Water Quality and Septic Systems

Dr. Robert Edgeworth came back for a new recording. His last episode did a lot of good in regards to bringing attention to the water quality and what’s happening in the area. We recorded this update at the end of 2021 and Mr. Edgeworth has excellent updates for homeowners and anyone who cares about water quality in Nosara.

A big thanks to Robert and people like him to help get this place a little better. Nosara is growing and let’s do our best to take care of it.

Important Info and Links:

• Civil Engineer for Inspections: Carlos Vargas +506 8351 7880 – carlosvq@gmail.com
• WCA – Wildlife Conservation Association Program Page: CLICK HERE
• Wastewater Treatment Guide: CLICK HERE
• Self Assessment Quiz: CLICK HERE
• Link for Donations: CLICK HERE

Marcelina from Piña Surfboards

Marcelina is the founder of Piña Surfboards and has lived in Nosara since 2008. We’re excited to share her story through this episode and we hope you enjoy it. She shares her journey from poor North Guiones surfer, to restaurant owner, into motherhood, and ultimately becoming the world’s first professional female wooden surfboard builder based right here in Nosara!

 

Nosara’s water permit saga continues: Local architects and their clients prepare for legal action

The water saga in Nosara (and all of Guanacaste) unfortunately continues… As a result, some local architects & their clients are preparing litigation hoping to bring attention to the current water permit situation. 

It is a confusing situation for many residents and frequently debated in the community. 

One local ASADA, led by the tireless Lili Adams, is trying their best to help everyone involved and answer questions. They strongly disagree with the message and opinions shared by Lucca and Evangelina in this episode.

Here is the most recent ASADA update: https://www.facebook.com/286568978085143/posts/6031081330300517/

Unfortunately, the current permitting situation is not within their control. The issue is the processing of many ASADA’s capacities through AyA. However, some are unaware this is an AyA level issue, not a decision of a local ASADA trying to block development. 

This podcast was recorded in October. It’s now December and unfortunately this issue is ongoing. 

The Nosara Podcast episodes are an opportunity for guests to say whatever they wish. The NP’s intention is simply to share what’s happening within the community. Please remember the opinions expressed by the guests are those of the guests and you’re welcome to contact them directly.

All community organizations are invited and we welcome all dialogue concerning Nosara community issues. 

 

Gender Summit reflections with Jan Krieger’s 9th grade DMA students

In this episode, Jan Krieger’s 9th grade students from Del Mar Academy reflect upon their recent Gender Summit. The categories researched were gender inequity in business, sports, entertainment, government, marriage, science and education. 

They share their findings and key take away points in this Nosara Podcast. 

Legal update about water situation around Nosara with Jose Arce

We were behind with posting, this is a recording from the end of October, lots of updates since then and more to come soon!

 

The water situation is a topic of much debate around Nosara. In this NP episode, attorney Jose Arce updates us about: 

• The legal situation surrounding the current moratorium on water permits
• Answers questions about when he feels this ban will end
• Addresses why this is happening and what is needed to solve it
• Touches upon if there is any evidence there naught be ulterior motives from certain groups or people to impede development causing this to occur.

We appreciate Jose coming on this episode to help explain what’s going on. 

Nick Mcalpin shares serious water knowledge & personal opinions in this 38 minute Nosara Podcast episode

Nick Mcalpin joins Rich for this new episode of the Nosara Podcast to talk about wastewater, storm water and soil management. He explains the problems Nosara has with these three topics and the possible ways we can all start to contribute to the solution. He also shares his own way of living in his property which can inspire many of us to live life differently and in a more ecological way.

https://www.instagram.com/plain.surf/ (Nick's instagram where he posts a lot about his property and alternative ways of living)
https://www.harvestingrainwater.com/ (a book Nick mentions)
https://www.instagram.com/nosarapodcast/
https://www.facebook.com/NosaraPodcast

Dr. Alejandro explains what to do in Nosara when an emergency situation happens

In this Nosara Podcast, Dr.Alejandro explains what your different options are when having an emergency situation in Nosara, and who to call (911, Bomberos, Paradise Medical). He also goes into the decision making behind choosing which hospital to go to depending on the type of emergency, and he takes Rich's brain injury as an example of how things might go.

Here are the most important numbers shown in this episode: 911 / Bomberos: 2682-4911 8709-0614 / Paradise Medical: 2682-1212 / Ambulance: 2100-1212

Aaron Zifkin (formerly Airbnb Canada & now Lyft) shares his Nosara thoughts and opinions plus his story

Aaron Zifkin is upfront and well spoken about basically everything and was a pleasure to speak with and get to know. He’s literally launched a company (Airbnb) in Canada & now is helping with Lyft which seems to be a popular company in some places.  This post surf session conversation was eye opening and one of the more pleasurable episodes for me as I learned a great deal from Aaron. 

So far as Nosara goes, Aaron is a fan of Nosara and in this Nosara Podcast episode he shares his personal and professional opinions about our area and we hope you enjoy it. Big shout out to long time friend Kai Sotto for connecting us. 

NCA’s new President Luis Pardo & ex President Kuki Araya share Nosara updates as of August 2021

The new NCA President Luis Pardo & ex President Kuki Araya stop in for an August 2021 update.

Here are my notes from this conversation:

• New NP studio & 1st new episode
• R jokes about K quitting NCA
• L introduction
• NCA staffing update
• What are L’s goals as President?
• Consequences and assumptions
• Nosara assumptions upon arrival
• What is K proud of and what are L’s biggest challenges?
• 1975 NCA bylaw reference
• The dump
• Fighting fake news
• What is L most scared about?
• Checking facts
• More activity with groups and governments
• R asks ‘How do you keep people like me who want to support the NCA but get mad about how you go about things?’
• Social media
• Roundtable event
• Community & communication
• Walking trails
• 25th of July importance to Guanacaste
• Ways for dialogue
• What’s happening with sidewalks?
• Bhodi & Harmony pathways shout out to Gary
• Gensler appreciation for helping
• Water issues
• WCA
• New people in Nosara
• R complains about complaining
• NCA not police
• L’s thoughts on social media comments
• R complements L for going to roundtable
• New projects including dump closure process
• High season update with L where R asks the tougher questions
• Regulatory plan
• Wastewater treatment long term goal
• R jokes about winning regulatory plan bet with K & Josue from Nicoya
• L & K thank R
• R thanks L for roundtable

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Mary’s English program for Local Tico’s

Mary believes English lessons for local Ticos can improve their income and livelihood. This short episode explains what, why, how she is doing it.