Eco Alianza De Loreto

What Eco Alianza De Loreto does

Eco-Alianza de Loreto, A.C. is a Mexican non-profit civil association founded in 2007 and headquartered in Loreto, Baja California Sur, that protects the marine, coastal, and terrestrial ecosystems of the Bahía de Loreto National Park and the broader UNESCO World Heritage-designated Gulf of California. Its core programs include environmental education (CEMA research center), Loreto Coastkeeper water quality monitoring integrated with Swim Guide, the international Sister Parks program linking Parque Nacional Bahía de Loreto with Channel Islands National Park and the UC Natural Reserve System, sustainable fisheries advocacy, and community-based conservation initiatives. The organization also produces an annual conservation calendar, hosts the Loreto Film Festival, beach cleanups, and an annual GALA fundraiser.

The business model is donation- and grant-driven: Eco-Alianza accepts unrestricted and program-restricted donations routed through its U.S. fiscal sponsor (International Community Foundation), offers memberships, sells calendars through 12+ local Loreto retailers and international mail order, and raises funds via the annual GALA and other community events. It has completed NGOsource's Equivalency Determination process in 2025, making it functionally equivalent to a U.S. public charity for cross-border funder collaboration. It serves four primary stakeholder groups: the Loreto local community (program beneficiaries), international academic and research institutions (UC Davis, Utah State, Notre Dame, Trinity, UC-NRS), Mexican and U.S. government agencies (CONANP, SEMARNAT, U.S. National Park Service), and visiting tourists/second-home owners who participate in events and merchandise sales. Governance rests on a Board of Directors led by President Dr. Jorge Luis Salinas Palma, with an International Advisory Board providing scientific oversight.

Technically, the organization operates a relatively small footprint — roughly 12 staff including an Executive Director, Deputy Director, Programs Coordinator, Administration/Finance Manager, Technology Coordinator, and several program and projects assistants — with bilingual English/Spanish community outreach delivered across Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, Vimeo, X, Pinterest, Blogger, and the Soundings/Resonancias newsletters. Its operational backbone combines the CenCoMA community center in downtown Loreto with academic field-expedition infrastructure (most recently a May 2026 Utah State University Sea of Cortez Marine Ecology Expedition Course hosting 15 students and four PhD faculty).

Name

Eco Alianza De Loreto

Legal name

Eco-Alianza de Loreto, A.C.

Website

https://ecoalianzaloreto.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2007

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Eco-Alianza de Loreto is a Mexican non-profit founded in 2007 that conserves the Bahía de Loreto National Park through environmental education, water quality monitoring, research, and community programs, serving local residents, international universities, government agencies, and visitors.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Environmental Conservation Services

NAICS

Nature Parks and Other Similar Institutions (71219)

SIC

Services-Amusement & Recreation Services (7900)

akta.pro primary industry

Marine Conservation & Citizen-Science Experiences (reef monitoring, turtle walks) (THAAAIAH)

Keywords

• Environmental conservation services
• Marine ecosystem protection
• Water quality monitoring
• Protected area management
• Environmental education programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Loreto

HQ country

Mexico

HQ region

Latin America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Donations: As a non-profit organization, donations and in-kind support enable Eco-Alianza to work towards its environmental conservation goals. The organization accepts donations through its website and has a fiscal sponsor relationship with the International Community Foundation in the U.S.A.
2. Membership: Eco-Alianza offers membership opportunities for individuals and organizations committed to conservation, providing ongoing support for programs.
3. Calendar Sales: Eco-Alianza sells annual calendars featuring local wildlife and nature photography. Calendars are available for purchase in Loreto at various locations, by check in USA/Canada, or shipped internationally.
4. Event Fundraisers: Annual GALA events and other community events serve as fundraising opportunities, featuring live and silent auctions, dining, and community engagement.

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels10 records

Core offering

Eco-Alianza de Loreto is a non-profit environmental conservation organization that protects marine, coastal, and terrestrial ecosystems in the Loreto region of Baja California Sur, Mexico. It delivers environmental education, water quality monitoring through the Loreto Coastkeeper program, a research center (CEMA) in partnership with UC institutions, Sister Parks collaboration programs, community engagement events, and annual conservation calendars. The organization receives funding through donations, memberships, calendar sales, and event fundraisers.

Product overview

Eco-Alianza de Loreto operates as a non-profit environmental conservation organization offering community-based programs rather than a commercial product company. Its portfolio includes environmental education initiatives, water quality monitoring through the Loreto Coastkeeper program, a research center (CEMA) in partnership with UC institutions, an international Sister Parks program, annual conservation calendars, and community events such as film festivals and beach cleanups. These programs work together to protect the Bay of Loreto National Park and promote sustainable coastal communities.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• CEMA (Centro de Estudios del Medio Ambiente): Research Center for Environmental Studies dedicated to bringing top scientists from the U.S., Mexico, and worldwide to conduct research in the natural laboratory of Parque Nacional Bahía de Loreto.
• Loreto Coastkeeper

Products and services

• Environmental Education Programs Inclusive and intercultural environmental education activities promoting conservation awareness, including interactive talks, waste reuse contests, literary and artistic works creation, and community empowerment programs for local residents and students in Loreto, Baja California Sur.
• Loreto Coastkeeper Water Quality Monitoring Water quality monitoring program for the Bay of Loreto National Park, providing Swim Guide integration for public safety information about water conditions for residents, tourists, and recreational users.
• CEMA - Centro de Estudios del Medio Ambiente Research Center for Environmental Studies dedicated to bringing scientists from the U.S., Mexico, and worldwide to conduct research in the natural laboratory of Parque Nacional Bahía de Loreto under an international multi-stakeholder partnership with the University of California.
• Sister Parks Program International partnership program linking Parque Nacional Bahía de Loreto with Channel Islands National Park and UC Natural Reserve System for research collaboration, conservation exchange, and eco-tourism development.
• Annual Conservation Calendars Annual wall calendars for sale featuring local wildlife photography, with proceeds supporting conservation programs at Eco-Alianza de Loreto.
• Community Events and Festivals Organized conservation events including bird watching outings, beach cleanups, film festivals (Loreto Cine Fest, Loreto Film Festival), conservation forums, and annual GALA fundraising events, engaging local community and tourists in environmental stewardship.

Quantifiable outcome

• NGOsource Equivalency Determination certification completed in 2025
• +2 more outcomes

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

17 partnerships are on record, tiered core, secondary and minor.

• Utah State UniversitycoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 May 2026In May 2026, Eco-Alianza welcomed researchers and 15 students from Utah State University for the inaugural Sea of Cortez Marine Ecology Expedition Course. The partnership includes Dr. Trisha Atwood, Dr. Julie Young, Dr. Edd Hammill, and Dr. T.J. Clark-Wolf. This collaboration honors Tony Kinninger, co-founder of Eco-Alianza, who attended Utah State University.
• Sister Cities InternationalsecondaryGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 October 2025Eco-Alianza collaborated with Sister Cities International for the 2025 National Conservation Week beach cleanup event at Los Pangones.
• Western Flyer FoundationsecondaryStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 May 2025Partnership for the Western Flyer return to the Sea of Cortez in May 2025, commemorating the 85th anniversary of John Steinbeck and Ed Ricketts' historic journey.
• Ventura Sister City AssociationsecondaryGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 May 2025Collaborated on events celebrating the Western Flyer's return, strengthening cross-border cultural and environmental ties.
• Marina Puerto EscondidominorOthers · 1 May 2025Local marina coordination for the Western Flyer arrival events in Loreto.
• NGOsourcecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2025Completed NGOsource's Equivalency Determination process in 2025, certifying Eco-Alianza as equivalent to a U.S. public charity, facilitating collaboration with U.S.-based companies and funders.
• Channel Islands National Park and University of California-Natural Reserve SystemcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 5 September 2016Formal Sister Park agreement signed at IUCN World Conservation Congress between Parque Nacional Bahía de Loreto, Channel Islands National Park, and UC-NRS. The partnership enables exchange of experiences in monitoring, management, social participation, and tourism for effective protected area management.
• UC DaviscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerStudents and researchers from UC Davis conduct programs in Loreto, including a pilot program in September 2024 focused on water science education at Modesto Sánchez Mayón Secondary School.
• CONANP (Comisión Nacional de Áreas Naturales Protegidas)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMexico's National Commission for Protected Areas collaborates with Eco-Alianza on park management, conservation initiatives, and Sister Parks program for the Gulf of California UNESCO World Heritage Site.
• SEMARNATsecondaryStrategic or Co-development PartnerMexico's Ministry of Environment and Natural Resources works with Eco-Alianza on environmental policy and regulatory matters including the POEL (Programa de Ordenamiento Ecológico) of Loreto.
• WhaleKepper AlliancecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerInternational alliance member supporting marine conservation efforts and whale protection initiatives.
• Loreto CoastkeepercoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEco-Alianza supports water quality monitoring as part of the Loreto Coastkeeper program, part of the international Waterkeeper Alliance.
• University of Notre DamesecondaryStrategic or Co-development PartnerAcademic partner collaborating on environmental research and conservation studies in the Loreto region.
• Trinity UniversitysecondaryStrategic or Co-development PartnerAcademic partner for environmental research and educational programs.
• National Park Service (USA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerU.S. National Park Service participates in Sister Parks program, enabling knowledge sharing and collaborative management strategies between U.S. and Mexican protected areas.
• CEMDA (Centro Mexicano de Derecho Ambiental)secondaryStrategic or Co-development PartnerMexican environmental law organization supporting Eco-Alianza's advocacy efforts for environmental protection.
• Hotel La Misión de LoretominorGTM or Marketing PartnerLocal hospitality partner hosting annual GALA events and supporting conservation fundraising.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Centro Mexicano de Derecho Ambiental (CEMDA): CEMDA is a leading Mexican environmental law organization that supports advocacy and litigation on conservation issues — Eco-Alianza is a formal partner of CEMDA, and their roles complement each other in opposing threats like the Loreto deep-water port.
• Wildcoast: Wildcoast is a nonprofit that conserves coastal and marine ecosystems in Mexico and California, including protected-area stewardship, community engagement, and water quality monitoring — directly comparable to Eco-Alianza's work in Bahía de Loreto.
• Waterkeeper Alliance: Waterkeeper Alliance is the parent network of the Loreto Coastkeeper program and supports community-based water quality monitoring worldwide. Eco-Alianza operates its Loreto Coastkeeper affiliate under this umbrella, making the parent a direct peer.
• Marine Conservation Institute: Marine Conservation Institute works to secure protection for marine ecosystems and species, with programs like the Marine Protected Area database. Its focus on marine protected areas and science-based conservation aligns with Eco-Alianza's park stewardship and CEMA research agenda.
• Sea Shepherd Conservation Society: Sea Shepherd conducts marine conservation operations including wildlife protection and enforcement support. It shares Eco-Alianza's focus on protecting marine wildlife and opposing threats to marine ecosystems like the proposed Loreto deep-water port.
• Ocean Conservancy: Ocean Conservancy is a U.S.-based marine conservation nonprofit focused on ocean health, sustainable fisheries, and policy advocacy — closely paralleling Eco-Alianza's marine ecosystem protection and sustainable fisheries work in the Sea of Cortez.
• Conservación de Islas (Grupo de Ecología y Conservación de Islas): Conservación de Islas is a Mexican nonprofit dedicated to protecting islands and surrounding marine ecosystems in the Mexican Pacific and Gulf of California, including UNESCO World Heritage sites. Its island and marine focus in the same waters as Bahía de Loreto makes it a direct regional peer.

Broad incumbents

• The Nature Conservancy: The Nature Conservancy is a global conservation organization that protects land and water through science, partnerships, and policy — broadly overlapping with Eco-Alianza's protected-area stewardship, scientific monitoring, and stakeholder partnership model, but at a vastly larger scale.

Emerging players

• Western Flyer Foundation: Western Flyer Foundation is a small nonprofit dedicated to marine science education and reconnecting the historic vessel Western Flyer with the Sea of Cortez. It partnered with Eco-Alianza for the Western Flyer's 2025 return to Loreto, sharing marine education and Sea of Cortez stewardship objectives.

Others

• Marisla Foundation: Marisla Foundation is a private foundation that funds marine and coastal conservation in Baja California and the Pacific. As a listed financial partner of Eco-Alianza, it represents the funder-side counterpart rather than a direct operational peer.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/ecoalianzalto
• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UC6yrdIkXDjvrWhi4r3W6vIA
• Facebookfacebook.com/eco.alianza.loreto
• Instagraminstagram.com/ecoalianzaloreto
• Pinterestpinterest.com/EcoAlianza
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/eco-alianza-loreto

Compliance1 record

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Number of profiles

Profiles13 records

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