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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.