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Eleuthera,
The Bahamas
Three hundred years ago a small band of English pilgrims,
seeking religious freedom,
landed on this island and gave
it the ethereal name, Eleuthera, which means "Freedom"
in Greek. However, long before the first English colonists
landed, Eleuthera was
inhabited by native Lucayans. When
the Spaniards arrived in the mid-16th century they captured
these peaceable people and shipped them off to other Caribbean
islands as slaves. Founded in 1648, Eleuthera Island was the
first permanent settlement in the Bahamas and
is considered
its birthplace.
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North Windermere Island Site Description
Windermere is a tiny island that is connected to "mainland'
Eleuthera by a five mile bridge. It is located midway
between the settlements of Govenor's Harbour and Rock
Sound. The waters surrounding Windermere Island are
prized for their jewel-like depth and clarity.
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Planned and Ongoing Scientific Research
A number of ecological assessments are planned for
the area surrounding the proposed development including
studies focused on rare and protected plants and animals,
unique and fragile habitats particularly wetlands, and
the characterization of nearshore fish assemblages and
their accompanying habitats.
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