Biological monitoring of Red Sea Urchin in Baja California’s coastal strip successfully completed
From July 15 to 22, a brigade of certified fishermen divers explored the bottom of the Pacific Ocean in Baja California. Among kelp forests and
Our work
What we do
We are committed to the conservation of flora, fauna and ecosystems in northwestern Mexico, a privileged region of the planet. Our work is based on solid scientific information and community management to promote social development in harmony with nature.
STRATEGIC AXES OF ACTION
Sustainable fisheries
Sustainable Fisheries
The warm waters of the Gulf of California and the Pacific Ocean make Northwest Mexico a privileged region, with an amazing variety of fish, crustaceans,
Conservation education
Educational platform
Without a doubt, the use of digital platforms is one of the most powerful tools for environmental training for teachers and students. With these applications
Online training
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Marine and coastal
We raise our hand for the Red Lobster in Baja California
Red Lobster (Panulirus interruptus) has been an important fishery resource for several centuries. In the 19th century, it was a common consumption commodity in Alta
The model of conservation with financing in Islas Marietas National Park, an example for regional development
The Marietas Islands is an archipelago of volcanic origin located only 9.5 kilometers from Punta Mita, Nayarit, and 36 kilometers from Puerto Vallarta, Jalisco. It
Bahía de los Angeles, B.C.S.
Bahía de los Ángeles is one of the most impressive places in the Gulf of Cortez. Among its abundant biodiversity are threatened species that are
Wetlands
The San Jose del Cabo Estuary, a natural jewel worth preserving
The Pacific Ocean and the Gulf of California meet at the southern tip of the Baja California peninsula. Here is a coastal freshwater oasis known
The artificial wetlands of the Cucapah Water Treatment Plant, a model of water conservation for environmental purposes
Environmental restoration projects are among our great prides. Seeing wildlife flourish in ecosystems that have long suffered ecological deterioration is both amazing and encouraging. One
Las Arenitas, an artificial wetland that cleans sewage waters
Las Arenitas artificial wetland is a true oasis in the middle of the desert. Its presence and vitality in a desert area south of Mexicali,
Priority wetlands
As the name indicates, wetlands are ecosystems based on the permanent or intermittent presence of shallow water (not exceeding six meters). They are found all
Rivers and basins
Los Planes Watershed
Joining Forces for Los Planes Watershed Through continuous research labor, we carried out systematic sampling and exhaustive analyses in order to collect information about various
One more step for Arroyo San Miguel State Park
Exploring a natural environment by foot is not only an exceptional form of connection, but also the most effective strategy for its care and conservation.
Water management for the Colorado River
The Colorado River is one of the most important tributaries in North America; without a doubt, it is essential for the ecosystems of the north
Arroyo San Miguel State Park
To the north of the city of Ensenada, Mexico, there is a natural site with unique characteristics. We are referring to the Arroyo San Miguel
The Tijuana River
The Tijuana Río Conecta project, financed by the Coca-Cola Foundation, is an inter-institutional effort for the conservation of an ecosystem located within the urban area
Restoration in the Colorado River Delta
One-hundred and twenty-two species of birds occupy the reforested forest of the Miguel Alemán site For four decades, the Miguel Alemán site was just a
Terrestrial
Ejido Pueblo Nuevo, an example of community and government collaboration for responsible use of forest resources
The Ejido Pueblo Nuevo, a community that relies heavily on forest resources, is located in the mountainous area of Durango. The surrounding ecosystem extends over
Cerro Cuchuma, a blend of millenary tradition, biodiversity and conservation
Cerro Cuchuma stands at 859 meters above sea level. Since 70% of its land is in Mexican territory and 30% in U.S. soil, located in
San Basilio, Baja California Sur: seas, beaches and mangroves provide habitat for vulnerable species
San Basilio Bay is in the central part of the Gulf of California, located 52 kilometers north of Loreto, Baja California Sur. It is a
Priority species
Three of the seven sea turtle species find refuge in Playa Ceuta, Sinaloa
World Sea Turtle Day is every June 16th, so in Pronatura Noroeste we want to highlight these chelonians’ importance for the marine ecosystem balance and
Belding’s Yellowthroat (Geothlypis beldingi), an endangered bird unique to the oasis of Baja California Sur
The Belding’s Yellowthroat inhabits only in Baja California Sur, in the few permanent freshwater bodies of the state, as it requires oasis with perennial water
The Vaquita, on the edge of life
The world’s smallest cetacean lives in the Upper Gulf of California. The Vaquita Porpoise (Phocoena sinus) is just 1.50 meters long and weighs about 50
Jaguars at La Papalota, Nayarit
We protect and monitor the Jaguar, the super predator that inhabits La Papalota farm in the Nayarit jungle
Gray Whale in Laguna San Ignacio
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Bahia de Loreto National Park
The Bahía de Loreto National Park is under constant risk due to illegal fishing and its difficult detection. Although there is legal clarity and a
Bird conservation
Motus stations recorded the journey of a Least Tern at three natural sites in Baja California.
A Least Tern (Sterna antillarum) was at Laguna Figueroa, near San Quintin, Baja California, last July. The breeding season was over and, like many birds
Laguna Babicora, a strategic refuge for migratory birds in the Central Flyway
Laguna Babicora extends over 26,000 hectares in the Sierra Madre Occidental, in the northwestern part of the state of Chihuahua. It is made up of
MOTUS monitoring network
Every year, millions of migratory birds travel along the Pacific coast in search of shelter and food, with extensive routes of up to 16,000 kilometers
Shorebird conservation
At Pronatura Noroeste we are a key player in the international effort to conserve shorebirds on our continent. Every winter, millions of shorebirds from North
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