Project Story

BlueMX Mangrove A.C. was created to restore Mexico’s disappearing mangrove forests ecosystems that protect coastlines, support fisheries, store vast amounts of carbon, and sustain coastal communities, yet continue to disappear due to hydrological disruption, pollution, and climate change.

We work alongside ejidos, fishing communities, local landowners, scientists, and government partners to restore degraded mangrove ecosystems through community-led action and science-based restoration.

Unlike many restoration efforts that focus primarily on planting trees, BlueMX restores the ecological processes that allow mangroves to recover naturally. By reopening blocked tidal channels, improving water flow, and reducing hypersalinity, we help ecosystems regenerate at landscape scale while strengthening biodiversity, fisheries, and climate resilience.

Impact to Date

675,000+ mangroves established (2022–2025)
220+ km of tidal channels rehabilitated
22,500+ hectares under restoration agreements
35+ coastal communities and ejidos engaged
85%+ survival rates in planted areas

Funds raised through this campaign will directly support mangrove restoration, hydrological rehabilitation, biodiversity monitoring, community participation, environmental education, and long-term ecosystem stewardship in Mexico’s coastal regions.

Our Mission

BlueMX believes ecosystem restoration must be community-led, science-based, and regenerative.

Our mission is to restore and protect mangrove ecosystems while creating lasting environmental, social, and economic benefits for the communities that depend on them.

We work collaboratively with local stakeholders, ejidos, universities, and government agencies to strengthen biodiversity, improve ecosystem health, increase resilience to climate change, and create sustainable opportunities linked to conservation.

Background & Problem Statement

Mangroves are among the world’s most valuable ecosystems. They protect coastlines from storms, improve water quality, provide habitat for wildlife, support fisheries, and capture large amounts of carbon.

Yet across Mexico, mangroves are being lost due to poorly planned infrastructure, disrupted water flows, pollution, and climate impacts.

In landscapes such as Marismas Nacionales, Nayarit, decades of hydrological disruption following the opening of the Cuautla Canal in 1971 increased salinity, disconnected wetlands, and contributed to the degradation of more than 15,000 hectares of mangroves.

The consequences are severe: declining fisheries, biodiversity loss, increased flooding and erosion risks, and greater vulnerability for coastal communities.

Without intervention, both ecosystems and livelihoods will continue to decline.

Solution

BlueMX restores mangrove ecosystems by focusing on the root cause of degradation: broken hydrology.

We reopen and rehabilitate tidal channels, restore water exchange, improve soil and salinity conditions, and allow mangroves to regenerate naturally. Where necessary, restoration is supported through native mangrove planting and habitat enhancement.

Equally important, restoration is community-led. Local communities participate as restoration crews, ecological monitors, and long-term stewards through participatory planning, environmental education, and conservation agreements.

We do not simply restore ecosystems — we help communities restore the natural systems their futures depend on.

Opportunity

Healthy mangroves create lasting benefits for people and nature.

Restoration strengthens biodiversity, improves fisheries habitat, protects coastlines from storms and erosion, supports climate adaptation, improves water quality, and creates opportunities for local employment and scientific learning.

By supporting community-led restoration today, we can help coastal ecosystems recover while building stronger, more resilient communities for generations to come.

How We Regenerate

Restore Ecosystems
Hydrological restoration, mangrove recovery, biodiversity protection, and habitat rehabilitation.
Empower Communities
Local employment, participatory restoration, environmental education, and technical training.
Build Long-Term Stewardship
Scientific monitoring, conservation agreements, and community-based ecosystem management.

Tracking Impact

BlueMX uses science-based monitoring systems to track ecosystem recovery and improve restoration outcomes over time.

We monitor indicators such as hydrology, vegetation health, mangrove recruitment, biodiversity, soil conditions, and ecosystem recovery. Social outcomes are also tracked, including employment generated, community participation, environmental education, and local leadership in conservation.

Monitoring is conducted in collaboration with scientific researchers, universities, and technical partners to ensure transparency, learning, and adaptive management.

Our Experience

BlueMX combines field implementation, ecological science, and community partnerships to restore coastal ecosystems at scale.

We collaborate with national institutions including CONANP and CONAFOR, as well as academic partners such as the Polytechnic University of the State of Nayarit (UPEN), to strengthen restoration effectiveness and long-term stewardship.

Through hands-on experience, scientific partnerships, and strong local relationships, BlueMX is building scalable restoration models that help regenerate Mexico’s coastal ecosystems while strengthening the communities that depend on them.