Joshua Berry was officially hired in early June by Save the Waves Coalition, to work as program director for the next year in Chile.

Joshua Berry is the founder of one of Chile's first marine conservation organizations, Proplaya, where he still sits on the board of directors. He traveled to Chile with Will Henry in April to participate in the first of many public protests against the Nueva Aldea mill, allowing the Save the Waves director to see his skills in action.

"Josh is one of the best leaders in the field," stated Henry upon his return from Chile, "and his addition to our team is an enormous asset."

"The potential environmental problems posed by the pulp mill under construction in Nueva Aldea," commented Executive Director Will Henry, "are something that requires immediate attention and action. Some of the best waves in South America are under direct threat of devastating water pollution."

The mill, owned by the Angelini Group's company Celco, has been held responsible for numerous environmental problems in the past, and the new mill will be Chile's largest once under operation. The mill promises to pump tons of toxic effluent into nearby waterways and the ocean if allowed to open.

Mr. Berry has already been active since his arrival in Chile, participating in two civil protests, and also setting in motion a multi-tiered plan to force Chile's pulp industry to clean up its act. Save the Waves is planning to fund independent water-testing near the new mill-site in Nueva Aldea, and is also forming a partnership with FIMA, a group of Chile's most potent environmental lawyers, to challenge Celco's environmental impact report.

"The environmental movement is just waking up in Chile," added Henry, "and Save the Waves is at an advantage to help Chile's water enthusiasts find a political voice. Chile is at a crossroads in its history, and we hope to nudge them down a sustainable path. Josh Berry is the best man for the job."

For more information, visit http://www.savethewaves.org

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