Placencia Race Makes Waves for Lagoon ProtectionPaddles hit the water in Placencia this weekend, but this was no ordinary race. The second annual Battle of the Paddles brought competitors, conservationists, and community members together for a cause bigger than the finish line: protecting the Placencia Lagoon. Britney Gordon, ReportingThe calm waters of the Placencia Lagoon were alive with activity this weekend as paddlers of all ages took to the water for a cause greater than competition. But for those families don’t have the means or who want to know more about Belize, there’s beautiful places like Placencia and Placencia Lagoon, and that really was the seed for him to develop this race.” The event falls under the Reef Guard Project; an initiative focused on better managing Belize’s marine protected areas and protecting the Placencia Lagoon.