CDL will be using a MODI Green Roof System produced by Green Innovations from Canada.

Vegitated roof spaces provide many advantages, including improvements in storm water management, building insulation, reduction of solar heat gain and reduction of the ‘heat island’ effect.  The total Green Space for the site, including the green roof will exceed local code by 25% as per US Green Building Council Stanadrds.

In addition, the MODI CE 80 System will be used for driveways to add even more green space to the resort.

For more information on their products: www.greeninnovations.ca

“Going Green” is quickly becoming an overused, misunderstood catch phrase in the media and our advertisement driven society.  

Here at the Cayman Diving Lodge we take our commitment to the environment and our dedication to a sustainable ecotourism operation seriously.   This is not a fad for us - it is our way of life.    We are ambassadors to the remarkable underwater reefs and wall dives of Grand Cayman, and we hope to help preserve and protect this fragile ecosystem for decades to come.

There are many ways you too can help lessen your impact on the environment right from your home.   One of our favorite resources is the Green Guide, by the National Geographic Society.   You can read it online at:  http://www.thegreenguide.com/articles/

This week was a sad, and powerful, reminder of the beauty and strength of Mother Nature.   Our hearts and prayers go out to the victims of the cyclone that hit Myanmar (Burma), and the massive earthquake in western China.

The new Cayman Diving Lodge is being built with new standards of construction excellence.  Hurricane proof construction, capable of withstanding severe storms, along with sustainable energy solutions, like solar, wind, and water reclaimation capabilities, will be utilized across the property.  The resort will be built to not only lessen our impact on the environment, but also provide a safe, sturdy, and self sufficient base in the event of a natural disaster.

If you are interested in donating to the the disaster relief effort for Burma, we encourage you to use the matching donation program offered by Google.com.   You can find more information on their $1M matching donation program here:  http://www.google.com/myanmarcyclone/