Belize River Recovery: The Department of the Environment says Belize River water quality has returned to normal after the early-August fish kill, with key readings back to baseline and no chemicals of concern detected in fish organs—though officials still won’t say what caused the die-off and will keep monitoring and pushing corrective actions. Riverbank Rules Under Fire: A joint inspection found three acres cleared right up to the Belize River’s edge, raising alarms about erosion risk and impacts to freshwater ecosystems and manatees, with experts calling for stricter enforcement of the 66-foot vegetated reserve and buffer requirements. Climate Education Push: Belize launched a nine-month “Climate Ready” campaign to help communities understand climate change and Belize’s response in plain language, using TV, radio, social media, brochures, and community engagement. Conservation Funding: The EU and IOM awarded over $1 million in grants to Belize conservation groups to strengthen forest protection, community-based border management, and protected area conservation in southern and western regions. Public Health & Environment: CARPHA and PAHO convened a regional workshop in Trinidad to strengthen respiratory virus surveillance and lab diagnostics across 11 Caribbean countries, including Belize. Weather Watch: Showers and thunderstorms are expected across Belize today, with conditions improving this evening and activity shifting inland.