On Thursday, May 30, 2024, there was a presentation to inform the English-speaking community about the actions being taken to help in stopping pollution caused by wastewater discharges.

This Friday and Saturday, May 24 and 25, mark the final opportunity to take part in a vital conservation effort that has been the heart of our community for the past three weekends. We are calling on all nature enthusiasts, community members, and local heroes to unite for a cause that is not only crucial for our environment but also for the survival of the endangered California least tern.

Yesterday, 3 western snowy plover eggs hatched on Playa Dorado and the tiny little fluffballs were observed with their parents wandering the upper beach. That is 3 more out a world population of perhaps 5000! In three weeks they will be able to fly but until then they are VERY VULNERABLE to our curious dogs and to vehicles.

In a May 2 meeting, residents reported an increase in discharges of contaminated water in Maneadero, Baja California.

On Sunday, May 4, biologists and others interested in local conservation participated in the Ensenada Border BioBlitz at our beautiful estuary, in spite of the rain. The Border BioBlitz is an extensive, annual community science endeavor to record as many species as possible in the vicinity of the U.S.-Mexico border.

Last week Punta Banda residents and visitors were graced with a visit by a pod of blue whales, who lingered offshore from Bahia Papalote for several days.

A federal judge has ordered the municipal government to restore the coastal dunes of Playa Hermosa. The dunes were damaged during the construction of a skate park project which was ordered by Mayor Armando Ayala Robles without the required environmental authorizations.

April 22, 2024, we celebrate Earth Day—a day dedicated to honoring our planet and promoting environmental protection. As we come together to raise awareness about the importance of conservation, let us reflect on the impact of our actions on the Earth and commit to making positive changes for a sustainable future.

On April 2, 2024, La Alianza unveiled their newly formed organization at the Gertrude Pearlman Theater in Punta Banda.

Many of us gathered on the beach on April 16 to learn about the endangered snowy plover, a tiny shorebird that nests on our local beaches and is highly vulnerable to humans, dogs, and pollution. We also learned about California least tern, another endangered bird nesting on our beaches.