ALLIANCES

REAL STORIES.
Real People. Real Impact.

“I’ve worked with Mauricio most recently through our rainwater catchment rebate program, through which he assisted us with the Spanish translation of a lengthy, technical manual developed through the Qualified Water Efficient Landscapers Program. The task required both extensive technical knowledge of the subject material and fluency in Spanish, which is difficult combination to find. Previously, RCD staff collaborated with Mauricio on several design projects.

As evident in his resume, Mauricio’s diverse background combining technical design engineering, regenerative agriculture, water and land management, and community outreach and education in cross cultural settings make him a strong candidate for managing projects. And from personal experience, I can say that Mauricio is a joy to work with and a positive addition to any team. ”

Noelle Johnson

Deputy Director

Gold Ridge
Resource Conservation District

“I’ve loved working with Mauricio so much. He’s an accountable, intelligent, creative, “earth & living beings first” problem solver. He helped GoatWild Collective move forward our dreams of reducing our reliance on imported feed and growing our own fodder. He’s great at balancing big picture goals with pragmatic next steps. Highly recommend working with this beautiful human!”

Erin Axelrod

GoatWild Collective & LIFT Economy

“Mauricio is a treasure. What a great collaboration.”

Erik Ohlsen

Permaculture Artisans

BLUE SKY PROJECTS

Initiatives in early stages - reach out if you’d like to collaborate

  • Regenerative Cacao

    Reviving Salvadorean cacao farms means restoring the natural rhythm of the land. By connecting local trade with reforestation, the aim is to rebuild hydrological balance, boost quality control, and keep production rooted in the community. Blending education, tourism, and conservation grows a living legacy — where forests thrive, communities prosper, and cacao tells a story of renewal.

  • Rewilding Wetlands

    Rewilding Cuatrociénegas means letting nature’s resilience lead — by monitoring water flow, native species return, and soil health, we can map a path to restored wetlands that thrive on their own terms.

  • Redesign Fruitvale

    Connecting Fruitvale’s schools to hidden creeks, turning campuses into outdoor labs for healing urban landscapes.

  • Hydrologic Regeneration

    Restoring urban creeks in Contra Costa County isn’t just about water — it’s about stacking nature’s functions: strategic vegetation management that reduces fire risk, builds habitat, and helps creeks regain their natural flow.