Coastal Lands Fund
Supporting coastal priority areas in northwestern Mexico
The Project
The objective of the Coastal Lands Fund is to protect priority coastal landscapes so that they maintain their landscape integrity in the Northwest region of Mexico. a
Context
Since 2012, Resources Legacy Funds (RLF) and Mexican Fund for the Conservation of Nature (FMCN) established the Coastal Lands Fund with contributions made by RLF. Currently, this fund supports the conservation and management of six lands located in the following strategic sites: 1) Valle de Los Cirios; 2) Magdalena Bay; 3) San Quintin; 4) San Cosme Corridor; 5) Sinaloa Wetlands; and 6) Marismas Nacionales.
The lines of work that guide the actions of the Coastal Lands Fund are:
- Land monitoring and management, restoration activities, relocation expenses, and personnel costs associated.
- Payment of property and other taxes, and advice on maintaining and documenting land ownership rights.
- Minor infrastructure repairs and replacements, signage, and other similar investments to support the management and protection of natural resources on the land.
This fund supports the operation and management of six lands located in strategic conservation sites.
Achievements
Since 2013, the Coastal Lands Fund has supported six subprojects led by four local organizations that own coastal lands designated as Areas Voluntarily Designated for Conservation (ADVCs, acronym in Spanish) or environmental management units. These properties are located in strategic sites across Baja California, Baja California Sur, Sinaloa, and Nayarit, and their conservation helps protect more than 37,000 hectares of coastal ecosystems.
The project has covered the property tax payments for all six sites, allowing them to maintain their legal status and support long-term conservation. The responsible organizations also implement sustainable management, surveillance, and environmental monitoring activities.
During the second half of 2024, FMCN provided follow-up to six subprojects implemented by four organizations: Pronatura Noroeste, Costasalvaje, Niparajá, and Terra Peninsular. These initiatives have had a positive impact on the conservation and sustainable management of private lands. This was achieved through site inspections, surveillance, and payment of property taxes. These efforts have helped prevent environmental offenses and strengthen legal certainty regarding land tenure.
Additionally, Costasalvaje and Terra Peninsular conducted biological monitoring and visitor registration activities, which are key to improving tourism management and generating useful data for conservation decision-making in the region.
Allies
Partners:
- Costasalvaje, A.C.
- Pronatura Noroeste, A.C.
- Sociedad de Historia Natural Niparajá, A.C.
- Terra Peninsular, A.C.