Green Map San Miguel
sustainable living in San Miguel de Allende
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These clubs and organizations in San Miguel de Allende are focused on preserving and improving the environment through education and action.
Amigos de La Presa A.C.
Mike Lambert, michaelplambert@gmail.com
Amigos de la Presa is a citizen-based organization whose object it is to promote the recreational use of the Presa and to work toward the continual improvement of the water quality of the Presa Allende.
Asociación de Permacultura Aplicada de Palodulzar, A. C.
apapacgreen@yahoo.com
APAPAC is rehabilitating their home base, a small casita in San Jose de Gracia.
From there, they will distribute information about sustainable living and permaculture
practices and organize lectures and demonstrations on sustainable gardening.
Their mission is to serve as a conduit for information. Please contact APAPAC if you
have information to share about sustainable living practices.
Centro por la Ecologia y Economia Sustentable de San Miguel de Allende A.C.
The San Miguel Center for Ecological Sustainability
San José de Gracia Permaculture Community
Ben Zion Ptashnik, benzion9@gmail.com
The mission of the San Miguel Center for Ecological Sustainability
is to transform San Miguel into an ecologically and economically
sustainable Municipality with regard to natural resources, and in the process build
a reputation for San Miguel as a primary center for the ecological movement of Mexico.
Coalición para la Vida de la Cuenca de la Independencia
coalicion.independencia@gmail.com
Dirección de Medio Ambiente y Ecología
Environment and Ecology Department
Director Helio Bastién Partida
Edificio Administritivo, 130 Blvd. de la Conspiración
ecologia@sanmiguelallende.gob.mx
415 120 4339 or 415 152 9600 ext 181 or 180
Ecología's objective is to guarantee sustainable development of the municipality and promote ecological culture in order to improve the environment and the quality of life of San Miguel's inhabitants.
El Charco del Ingenio
Botanical garden
415 154 4715, charcodelingenio@gmail.com
El Charco ensures the conservation of a large natural area of ecological, scenic and historical importance. A botanical garden is dedicated to the study, appreciation, protection and propagation of native flora, particularly those from the desert and semi-desert regions of Mexico. An Environmental Education Center works with children to create a culture of respect for and conservation of the natural environment. El Charco's mission includes the recuperation and promotion of the traditional knowledge and practices of local communities with regard to plants, animals and other natural resources.
GAIA Grupo de Acción Interdisciplinaria Ambiental
gaiasma4@yahoo.com.mx
eco aldea Los Carrizos
spanish 415 117 8412, 415 119 0121 (cel)
english 415 151 4627
GAIA is a non-profit which aims to promote the integrated management of local resources by generating alternatives for sustainable development in communities. Resources include: ecological sanitation (biological water filters, dry toilets, composting), renewable energy (electricity, hot water, solar and low-fuel cookers), water (rainwater catchment, cisterns) and environmental education.
Hombres de Maíz
Rodrigo Lañado
porunavozdigna@gmail.com
A social tribe made up of free individuals who choose to work together and self-motivate to undertake projects to benefit our environment and the harmony of our world by applying
permaculture and other disciplines. A project is the creation of an eco farm / school capable of producing food, energy and technology for the farm itself and for sale to third parties,
which will in turn operate as a school; a place for the dissemination of permaculture showing that you can live totally self-sufficiently.
Mapa Verde San Miguel
PEASMA
The Environmental Education Project of San Miguel de Allende
tel: (52) 415-152-3686
peasma05@yahoo.com.mx
PEASMA aims to educate a new generation promoting awareness, love, and respect for the environment. Working with teachers to reinforce activities in a practical way, PEASMA focuses on short-term hands-on workshops and field trips that allow students to become closer to their natural surroundings and to see the immediate impact of their actions.
Reforestamos México
Programa Crea Bosques
PEASMA has joined with Reforestamos México to bring the Crea Bosques (Create Forests) program to 30 elementary schools in San Miguel de Allende. Nurseries or green houses set up at the schools are used to produce trees for reforesting natural areas.
Salvemos al Río Laja
Save the Laja
415-152-0158 or 045-473-117-9786, info@rio-laja.org
Salvemos al Río Laja is dedicated to conserving and rehabilitating the Rio Laja Watershed including Santa Rosa, the major watershed forest.
Sociedad Audubon de México
info@audubonmex.org
Audubon enjoys and protects local birds, promotes understanding of local ecosystems, and educates the community to restore and maintain the natural environment. Projects include restoration of the Upper Rio Laja Watershed and development of a birding sanctuary in Parque Landeta.