Don´t let Ponds without Life - CIIMAR/UP

Don´t let Ponds without Life - CIIMAR/UP

Ponds with Life Project developed by CIIMAR (University of Porto) promotes the participation of citizens in pond, their biodiversity, conservation. Through this Crowdfunding Cam...

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  • 19/12/2016

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Ponds with Life Project developed by CIIMAR (University of Porto) promotes the participation of citizens in pond, their biodiversity, conservation. Through this Crowdfunding Campaign we intend to guarantee its continuation for next year and the creation of new pedagogic material to support pond study.

Don't let Ponds without Life Campaign 

We intend to guarantee the continuation of the Ponds with Life Project (CIIMAR/UP), running since 2011. More specifically we intend to: 

1. Guarantee the continuation of the work developed so far to involve citizens in pond conservation;

2. Finish the new support material for pond study: identification key/guides - Amphibian larvae and eggs/ Freshwater macroinvertebrate/ Freshwater aquatic plants; 

3. Guarantee the continuation of ongoing research Projects on waterbodies biodiversity. 

Oferta 7 | Perk 7

The impact of your support on our Project 

After the first years we obtained excellent results! We want to continue this path and achieve even better results. By contributing with our Campaign you will allow us to achieve the following results:

+ 174 surveyed ponds (achieving over 2000 surveyed ponds!)

+ 20 constructed ponds

+ 42 activities developed with more than  1060 students

+ 12 professional courses, allowing the training of at least 180 trainees 

+ 3 new key/guides - Amphibian larvae and eggs/ Freshwater macroinvertebrate/ Freshwater aquatic plants

+ 1 Graduate degree thesis

+ 1 Masters degree thesis

+ future applications for financing, allowing Project continuation in the long run

The impact of this support in your life 

 Besides the previous results, your support on pond conservation will guarantee benefits to your life: 

  • Mitigate the effects of climate change, capturing CO2, controling floods and extreme temperatures; 
  • Function as freshwater water reservoirs, allowing a slow filtration process and improving its quality; 
  • Regulate nutrient cicles and have great primary production, guaranteeing healthy food chains of which we are apart of;
  • Help controling plagues (amphibian and dragonfly larvae feed on mosquitos, controling their population); 
  • They have great scientific-pedagogic and aesthetic value. 

Your participationt will be rewarded! 

By participating in our Campaign you can receive the offers we have specially made for you Pond Lovers! Take a look at our Perks list and chose the one you like the most!!  

See HERE more details about the Campaign and perks!  

About the author

Ponds with Life Project began in 2011 and promotes: the survey, adoption, construction and management of ponds and small waterbodies; the development of scientific and pedagogic activities for biodiversity observation and identification; the awarness of citizens and students for the importance and conservation of such habitats.

Our team: 

José Teixeira – Project Coordinator

Ana Ferreira – Responsible for Project Execution

Pedro Alves - Project Collaborator and Masters student (Univ. of Porto)

Daniela Barbosa – Project Collaborator and Masters student (Univ. of Porto) 

Jael Palhas - Project Collaborator

Iuri Frias - Project Collaborator

Catarina Costa - Internship trainee (Univ. of  Aveiro)

Get to know us a little bit better HERE!

Our partners: 

The project has a vast list of Partners and has a great number of Subscribers that actively contribute  to its success and dissemination.  

The present Crowdfunding Campaign counts with the excellent support of the following entities: 

CIIMAR |  Universidade do Porto | Naturlink | ABAE | Casa das Palmeiras | APH-Associação Portuguesa de Herpetologia | QUERCUS | RIAS/ALDEIA |  Froglife |  EPCN - European Pond Conservation Network

Budget and due dates

To keep the Project running during next year and achieve the expected results ans impacts, we need a total of  15.000€!

The  present Campaign intends to gather a part of this value - 9.000€ - to support the most urgent needs, such as:

  • 6840€ -  1 full-time person during next year to guaranty the development of scientific activities, new pedagogic material and funding applications;  
  • 810€ - Taxes;
  • 990€ - Design and printing of the pedagogic material - Amphibian larvae and eggs/ Freshwater macroinvertebrate/ Freshwater aquatic plants; 
  • 180€  - Consumables to support activities development; 
  • 180€  - Travels to schools to develop activities. 

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    2€ or more

    All help counts!

    We want everyone in this adventure, so you will get a wallpaper (computer, tablet or phone) of Pedro Alves, member of our project, and also a personal thanks and your name on our website charcoscomvida.org. Offer delivery expected on: 20-23 December 2016.

    8 backers

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    2 Ponds with Life Post-cards

    Suport our Project and receive two Ponds with Life post-cards with your favourite species, signed by our team with a special, personalized thank you! Also, you will have your name on our website (www.charcoscomvida.org). Delivery costs included. Offer delivery expected on: 20-23 December 2016.

    42 backers

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    Pond Fan

    Be a true Pond Fan and receive our Tote bag (35,5 x 41 cm) specially made for you by our team! Chose between a frog or damselfy and you'll also receive a Voucher to come and visit us at CIIMAR, New Cruise Terminal, Porto de Leixões, Matosinhos (optional). Besides, you will have your name on our website (www.charcoscomvida.org). The first 50 will receive a ponds with Life pin on their Tote-bag! Contribute now! At the end of the Campaign we will ask you what Tote bag you want, and ship it directly to you. Delivery costs included for Portugal. Offer delivery expected on: 20-23 December 2016.

    29 backers

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    Pond Explorer KIT

    For kids and adults, this amazng kit will allow you to explore your ponds with the basic tools to collect and identify pond biodiversity! The KIT contains: 1 totebag + Ponds with Life poster (48 x 68 cm) + pond dipping mesh+ 2 petri dishes + 1 pipet + ID keys + name on website + all project news. At the end of the Campaign we will ask you what Tote bag you want, and ship it directly to you. Delivery costs included for Portugal. Offer delivery expected on: 20-23 December 2016.

    34 backers

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    Ponds KIT for Schools

    This KIT is especially made for schools who want to explore ponds with their students! You will receive the basic tools to collect and identify pond biodiversity! The KIT contains: 1 totebag + Ponds with Life poster (48 x 68 cm) + 5 pond dipping mesh+ 1 white board + 5 petri dishes + 5 pipet + ID keys + name on website + all project news. At the end of the Campaign we will ask you what Tote bag you want, and ship it directly to you. Delivery costs included for Portugal. Offer delivery expected on: 20-23 December 2016.

    4 backers

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    Pond weekend & Chill-out

    We have just the thing you need: two days and one night, for two*, in the beautiful Casa das Palmeiras, a rural guest house near Serra da Estrela where you can enjoy peaceful days in a warming house next to a pond (built with help from our team) and a biological pool (yes, a big pond just for you to swim on!). Plus, you will receive a 30% discount on the econd night + pond post-card + tote-bag + your name on our website all project news. *excluding high season (1st August to 30th September) and Holidays. At the end of the Campaign we will ask you what Tote bag and post-card you want. Offer delivery expected on: 20-23 December 2016.

    10 backers

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    Want to build a Pond for biodiversity? We'll help!

    Our team will provide full support for the planning and building of you own pond! Also, we will offer you a water-proof sheat (3x2 m ou 4x6 m) and native aquatic plants to colonize it from our plant nursery! Also, you will receive the explorer KIT and your name on the website www.charcoscomvida.org. Offer delivery expected on: 20-23 December 2016.

    3 backers

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    Come with us on a Pond Expedition!

    Don't miss the oportunity to participate in a 3 days expedition to one of the most beautifull places in Portugal - Serra da Estrela, where amphibians meet snow and fantastic mountain views! Here you will learn and apply technics for amphibian sampling and conservation and spend two night in the beautifull rural guest house Casa das Palmeiras. Plus, you will receive a Pond KIT + name on our website + all project news. All food and travel included (from porto, Portugal). At the end of the Campaign we will ask you what Tote bag and post-card you want. Offer delivery expected on: 20-23 December 2016.

    1 backer

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Atualização Ofertas

Caros apoiantes da nossa Campanha de Crowdfunding, Queremos informar-vos que as vossas ofertas já começaram a ser enviadas (ofertas de wallpapers, postais e estadias na Cas...

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Wed, 28/12/2016 - 16:25

A nossa Campanha de Crowdfunding chega ao fim com sucesso!!

Exmos apoiantes e seguidores da Campanha de Crowdfunding "Não deixe os Charcos sem Vida!", Antes de tudo, a Equipa do Projeto Charcos com Vida quer partilhar com todos os seu...

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Tue, 20/12/2016 - 11:31

Payout completed

The raised funds have been transferred to the campaign owner

19/12/2016

Campaign ended

The campaign successfully raised the initial target

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Ultrapassamos a fasquia dos 100 €!!

Queremos AGRADECER MUITO a todos os participantes nesta Campanha que nos permitiram ultrapassar apenas em 2 dias a fasquia dos 100 €! O caminho aind aé longo, mas faz-se caminha...

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  • Ana Ferreira

    Atualização Ofertas

    Caros apoiantes da nossa Campanha de Crowdfunding,

    Queremos informar-vos que as vossas ofertas já começaram a ser enviadas (ofertas de wallpapers, postais e estadias na Casa das Palmeiras).
    As restantes ofertas serão terminadas e enviadas nestas próximas semanas (Fã Charcos, KIT Charcos e KIT Charcos para Escolas). Esta demora deve-se ao processo de compra e confeção das ofertas, cujo processo está dependente de serviços que por si mesmos demoram e que estão fora do nosso controlo.

    No entanto, queremos manter-vos a par de todo o processo e garantir-vos que estamos prestes a enviar-vos tudo! :) Acima de tudo, queremos manter toda a transparência com os nossos queridos apoiantes! Acompanhem todo o processo na nossa página de Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/charcoscomvida/?hc_ref=PAGES_TIMELINE&fref=nf

    Relembramos aos mais esquecidos que não podemos enviar as vossas prendas, sem que nos enviem a s vossas escolhas (de postais e sacos) e moradas! Assim, devem preencher rapidamente o formulário:
    https://goo.gl/forms/x0PskDwtk3IMqenQ2

    Aguardamos a informação em falta, e pedimos mais uma vez a vossa compreensão para este atraso na entrega das ofertas.

    Qualquer dúvida não hesitem em contactar a nossa Equipa:
    ana.charcoscomvida@gmail.com
    223 401 899

    Obrigada e até breve!
    Ana Ferreira.
    --
    Dear participants,
    We want to inform you that the offers are already being sent to you (wallpapers, post-cards and stays at Casa das Palmeiras).
    The other gifts are being finalized and will be sent in the following weeks (Pond Fan, Pond KIT, Pond KIT for Schools). This delay was caused by the confection/elaboration of the gifts, since we are not in charge of all the process (some steps rely on external services that by themselves take some time).

    However, we want you to be updated during the whole process and be the most transparent as possible with our dear participants, so please keep track of all the process in our Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/charcoscomvida/?hc_ref=PAGES_TIMELINE&fref=nf

    We also remind you that you need to fill out the form (very quick one!) for us to know whih gifts you want (which post-cards and totebags you prefer) and your address:
    https://goo.gl/forms/x0PskDwtk3IMqenQ2

    We are waiting on the missing info and we ask again for your comprehension about this delay!

    Any doubts please contact us!
    ana.charcoscomvida@gmail.com
    223 401 899

    Best regards to all and see you soon,
    Ana Ferreira.

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  • Ana Ferreira

    A nossa Campanha de Crowdfunding chega ao fim com sucesso!!

    Exmos apoiantes e seguidores da Campanha de Crowdfunding "Não deixe os Charcos sem Vida!",

    Antes de tudo, a Equipa do Projeto Charcos com Vida quer partilhar com todos os seus participantes que a nossa Campanha de Crowdfunding "Não deixe os Charcos sem Vida!" atingiu o objetivo final e tão necessário para garantir a continuação deste Projeto durante 2017! Um obrigada a todos!

    Com um total de 129 apoiantes envolvidos, foi possível angariar 9.904 € que vão permitir dar apoio às Escolas e participantes inscritos no estudo e exploração dos charcos em Portugal. Para além disso, permite o desenvolvimento de chaves de identificação de fauna e flora para o estudo pedagógico e a continuação de estudos científicos que estão a decorrer. Todas estas ações são cruciais para a obtenção de conhecimento sobre estes habitats em meio natural e urbano, que nos prestam tantos serviços ambientais apesar de estarem continuamente ameaçados.

    Neste momento estamos a trabalhar para preparar as ofertas adquiridas pelos participantes! Para tal, solicitamos a todos os participantes que respondam ao questionário que enviámos por email para fornecerem a informação necessária para procedermos ao envio!

    Apesar de um breve atraso, causado pelas épocas festivas que acabam por atrasar o processo, estamos a fazer todos os esforços para iniciar o envio das ofertas muito em breve (data estimada a 13 de Janeiro)! Qualquer dúvida não hesitem em comunicar com a nossa Equipa!

    A lista dos nossos apoiantes já pode ser consultada no nosso website: http://www.charcoscomvida.org/quem-somos/inscritos
    Mantenham-se a par de todo o processo de preparação das ofertas na nossa página de Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/charcoscomvida/

    Um OBRIGADA a todos em nome da Equipa do Projeto Charcos com Vida!

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    aferreira@ciimar.up.pt | 223 401 899

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  • Ana Ferreira

    Ultrapassamos a fasquia dos 100 €!!

    Queremos AGRADECER MUITO a todos os participantes nesta Campanha que nos permitiram ultrapassar apenas em 2 dias a fasquia dos 100 €! O caminho aind aé longo, mas faz-se caminhando!! Um obrigada aos que se identificaram, e aos anónimos!!! E claro, obrigada aos que vão divulgando!! Vamos lá!

    Ana Ferreira, pela Equipa Charcos com Vida.

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  • Erika Almeida

    Ofertas Campanha

    Olá! Para quem não me conhece, eu sou bióloga e fiz a minha tese de mestrado com anfíbios no alentejo, visitando alguns dos charcos mediterrânicos que se pretende proteger com este projecto. Gostava de saber se o camaroeiro e as chaves de identificação de fauna e flora dos charcos dá também para ser utilizado por profissionais da área, ou seja, que tipo de malha tem o camaroeiro (se dá para apanhar os girinos mais pequenos, que muitas vezes escapam em camaroeiros com a malha mais larga) e qual o detalhe das chaves. Obrigada e boa sorte!

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  • Ana FerreiraErika Almeida

    Resposta Erika Almeida

    Olá Erika! Bem-vinda à nossa Campanha!
    O nosso KIT charcos é composto por um camaroeiro simples, "portátil" (semelhante aos de aquário). Isto porque pretendemos ter um KIT portátil e que facilmente consigamos enviar para Portugal inteiro! No entanto, tenho utilizado no campo e a malha é muito fina, podendo capturar até efémeras (macroinvertebrados até 1cm). por isso a minha resposta é sim, poderemos capturar até as larvas de anfíbios mais pequenas!!

    Relativamente aos Guias/Chaves, pretendemos ter material que possa ser tão versátil ao ponto de poder ser utilizado por especialistas ou público em geral (incluíndo alunos), asim temos:
    1. Ovos e larvas de anfíbios: é uma Chave muito completo que já tem vindo a ser desenvolvido com muitos colaboradores do nosso projeto. Identifica até à espécie de uma forma muito simples! Pode, e deve ser utilizado por especialistas;
    2. Plantas aquáticas: Guia composto por fichas de plantas, desenvolvido no âmbito de um estudo que foi realizado com o nosso Projeto, vai até às espécies.
    3. Macroinvertebrados: Esta Chave identifica até à família (por exemplo: libélulas, libelinhas). Sendo os macroinvertebrados um grupo tão vasto, pretendemos que se consiga identificar até ao grupo mais geral, para que depois se utilizem guias apropriados (e mais extensos) para chegar ao género e espécie!

    Qualquer outra dúvida, não hesite!!

    Cumprimentos,
    Ana Ferreira, pela Equipa Charcos com Vida.

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