In May 2026, Eco-Alianza welcomed Dr. Trisha Atwood, Dr. Julie Young, Dr. Edd Hammill, Dr. T.J. Clark-Wolf, and 15 students from Utah State University for the inaugural Sea of Cortez Marine Ecology Expedition Course.
A week of cultural immersion, environmental education, and meaningful collaboration brought students, educators, and community leaders together in Loreto. From hands-on conservation work to unforgettable wildlife encounters, this program highlights the power of experiential learning and global partnership—plus an exciting invitation to the upcoming Loreto Film Festival.
Welcoming our new Board President, Dr. Jorge Salinas Palma ~ “Destiny” is the word Dr. Jorge Salinas Palma uses when he explains how he ended up in Loreto.
As we welcome 2026, we want to express our heartfelt gratitude for your continued support of our mission and programs. Thanks to you, 2025 was a year of meaningful progress for Eco-Alianza de Loreto in protecting our natural and cultural heritage. Together, we have strengthened conservation efforts and inspired community action, and 2026 we have plans to expand our reach and influence.
Dear Friends and Supporters, As the holiday season approaches, we at Eco-Alianza de Loreto want to take a moment to express our heartfelt gratitude for your continued support and dedication to our mission. Your generosity and commitment have made a significant impact on our community and the precious ecosystems we strive to protect.
This year’s Eco-Alianza Live-Auction GALA promises more adventures, experiences, and excitement than ever before. Here’s just a taste of what could be yours: Catamaran Tour to Danzante & Del Carmen Islands, Casita Stay on the Sea of Cortez, Mexican Fiesta Dinner at Rancho El Jaral for 10 people, ATV Adventure for 4 people, and so much more...
The Annual Eco-Alianza Gala has been called “the best party in town” by past attendees, and for good reason. Once a year, we take over the top floor of La Mision Hotel, transform the room into a wonderland with thematic and creative decorations ,and set the stage for gourmet dining and strategic fundraising. Dining tables surround a center stage, where both honors are bestowed for valuable conservation work and live auction items are presented for competitive bidding. From the complimentary glass of festive champagne at check-in, through a sumptuous meal and silent auction offerings, the night promises to enhance friendships, commitments, and help us continue our mission of a sustainable future for all Loretanos.
The Annual Eco-Alianza Gala has been called “the best party in town” by past attendees, and for good reason. Once a year, we take over the top floor of La Mision Hotel, transform the room into a wonderland with thematic and creative decorations ,and set the stage for gourmet dining and strategic fundraising. Dining tables surround a center stage, where both honors are bestowed for valuable conservation work and live auction items are presented for competitive bidding. From the complimentary glass of festive champagne at check-in, through a sumptuous meal and silent auction offerings, the night promises to enhance friendships, commitments, and help us continue our mission of a sustainable future for all Loretanos.
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.
