As every year, Eco-Alianza’s Gala will be a moment of celebration. In 2025, as we mark our 18th anniversary, we celebrate our ongoing commitment to protecting and conserving Loreto’s natural treasures—this year with a special emphasis on water, the vital resource that sustains life in our region.
Summertime heat sends mammals (and humans) scurrying for shade, but does not slow down Eco-Alianza’s conservation efforts. In this issue of SOUNDINGS, we have included a link to our on-line quarterly report, to share in greater detail the breadth of our programs and outreach.
What an extraordinary first quarter for the programs and staff of Eco-Alianza. From the interactions with the students from University of Notre Dame to the return and celebration of the historic Western Flyer, the scope and reach of our educational and scientific programs continues to grow. It’s our greatest pleasure to inspire and engage the next generations of environmental caretakers – through scientific discoveries, artistic exploration, and physical participation and observation.
The University of Notre Dame’s Institute for Latino (ILS) studies joined Eco-Alianza for a week of leadership development, cultural immersion and wildlife discovery under Eco-Alianza’s program for research, conservation, and public service (CEMA).
May 9-13, 2025 – History in the Making: The Rebirth of the Western Flyer, and a New Generation of Research Opportunities. Join the festivities and visit the Western Flyer, the actual ship that carried John Steinbeck and Ed Ricketts through the Sea of Cortez in 1940.
Teachers from University of California, Davis (UC Davis) spent two weeks in Loreto this September, participating in a unique pilot program focused on water science education at Modesto Sánchez Mayón Secondary School in Loreto.
The 2024 Global Conference on Water and Climate, organized by the Waterkeeper Alliance, was held in the city of Milwaukee this October. More than 250 Waterkeeper groups from 19 countries gathered for four days of transformative learning, collaboration, and examination of the critical intersection of water and climate issues.
The 2024 Global Conference on Water and Climate, organized by the Waterkeeper Alliance, was held in the city of Milwaukee this October. More than 250 Waterkeeper groups from 19 countries gathered for four days of transformative learning, collaboration, and examination of the critical intersection of water and climate issues.
Saturday, November 9, is Eco-Alianza's 17th Birthday! and we are thrilled to invite you to join us to celebrate our commitment to the Loreto Community in partnership with Hotel La Mision. This grand annual GALA event is not just a celebration but also a significant fundraiser to support our ongoing efforts in protecting and conserving our precious natural and cultural environment.
World Sea Turtle Day was celebrated in Loreto with the 1st Forum on Sea Turtle Conservation Outreach on June 21st, with a collaboration between Eco-Alianza de Loreto, UABCS Campus Loreto, the Loreto City Council, and the Regional Center for Normal Education. Sea turtles are fundamental species for marine ecosystems, and their conservation is crucial to ensure the health and diversity of our oceans, as well as the well-being of communities dependent on them. Despite their importance, these species remain vulnerable and are protected under different risk categories.
