Who we are

Founded in 2002, the Pedro and Elena Hernández Foundation is a non-profit organization devoted to recovering and conserving the enormous natural wealth of Mexico by focusing on the role of human beings and their communities.

Protecting nature is protecting life itself. It means taking action for the present and for the future. It is to preserve our greatest capital and heritage: water, air, flora, fauna, and the habitat of all species that give us life itself.

The Pedro and Elena Hernández Foundation was created to support and operate environmental conservation and recovery projects, as well as those devoted to community development, directly or through associated organizations in the spheres of influence of natural areas where we work.

Our Mission

To conserve, restore, and protect the environment, seeking equilibrium between human beings and our surroundings.

Our Vision

To be one of the foremost organizations in the promotion and implementation of:

• Conservation and biodiversity projects
• Educational and environmental culture projects
• Model programs of sustainable use and restoration of ecosystems

Key Areas

• Biodiversity
• Watersheds
• Protected Natural Areas
• High-risk ecosystems

Areas of Interest:

State of Mexico

• Valle de Bravo
  • International Music and Ecology Festival (FIME)
  • Amanalco Valle de Bravo Environmental Fund
  • Amanalco Watershed Commission, Valle de Bravo
  • Valle de Bravo Trust

Veracruz

• Recovery of the Tuxpan River Watershed
  • Ecological Land Use Planning Program (POET)
  • Plenary Group: Integrated management and conservation of the Tuxpan River “From the Mountains to the Sea”
  • Watershed Council–Specialized Tuxpan Jamapa Group
• Otontepec Biological Station in the state’s protected natural area of Otontepec
• Octopus in captivity reproduction project

Yucatán

• Trust for the Aquifer and Protected Natural Areas of Yucatán
• Bird festival of Yucatán

Environmental Awareness:

• Campaigns promoting pride (Operated by Niños y Crías, A.C.)
• Meetings with other NGOs and environment specialists
• Publications

Communication

• Edition and publishing of books about environmental issues.