Mud Valley Foundation

The Mud Valley Foundation is a nonprofit organization dedicated to ecological regeneration and bioregional resilience in the southwestern Algarve, Portugal. Based at Quinta Vale da Lama near Lagos, we operate at the front lines of a landscape increasingly threatened by desertification, soil degradation, and biodiversity loss. As climate pressures and wildfire risks intensify, we serve as a hub for restoring both the natural environment and the human communities that depend on it. Our work is rooted in the belief that healthy ecosystems are the foundation of human well-being. We address environmental disruptions head-on by integrating hands-on restoration practices with scientific inquiry and community-led action. By fostering a deep connection to the land, we aim to reverse the effects of desertification and create functioning, resilient landscapes that can withstand the challenges of a changing climate.