🛖 Ama Earth Group is an Indigenous Ecosystem Restoration company. We rally communities around land-based regeneration projects and implement restorative interventions in sacred/ceremonial fashion. Our goal is to help reverse climate change by combining technology, community & indigenous ancestral wisdom.

Ama Earth Group is based in Borikén (Puerto Rico) and rooted in indigenous Taino/a values 🪶 Our 8 projects remove 15,539 lbs CO2/yr from the atmosphere.

We're committed to regenerating ecosystems worldwide through our climate subscription model. Supporters contribute monthly, and these funds are directly allocated to land-based ecosystem regeneration projects.

Our efforts span a wide range of initiatives, from mangrove planting to coral reef restoration and sustainable agriculture, each carefully chosen to have a tangible impact on the planet's health.

PROGRESS & USE OF PREVIOUS FUNDS

We currently have 40 subscribers who pay $5.00/month to fund Ama Earth Group-led environmental conservation projects.

Thus far, we have completed 8 climate positive projects across 4 countries including:

Project #8: 🌊 Riverbank Native Plant Installation (USA 🇺🇸)

Details: The Pahsayèk River (New Jersey) faces severe pollution, erosion, and habitat degradation. With 10 dedicated volunteers and support from local groups, we planted 30 native species, including Broadleaf Cattail and Swamp Rose Mallow, to combat erosion, purify the soil and water, and attract pollinators. We also removed over 1,000 pieces of litter and removed invasives plants.

Project #7: 🌊 Pahsayèk River Day - River Restoration Community Event (USA 🇺🇸)

Details: The Pahsayèk River in New Jersey faces challenges from pollution, erosion & habitat degradation. With the help of 40 dedicated volunteers & in collaboration with local community groups, we planted a variety of native species, including Black-eyed Susan & Tickseed to enhance the riverbank's stability and biodiversity. Our efforts are expected to sequester approximately 3,000 lbs of CO2 annually, promoting a healthier ecosystem for the Pahsayèk River.

Project #6: 🏝️ Mangrove Reforestation & Storm Surge Protection (Puerto Rico 🇵🇷)

Details: Laguna del Condado in San Juan, Puerto Rico is prone to toxic runoff, erosion, and strong storms. In response to this reality, Project #6 made an effort to help capture pollutants from runoff and strengthen the shorelines by planting 175 mangroves and 9 other coastal trees. We were joined by 20 volunteers and we collaborated with Estuario San Juan and Yale Day of Service to make the event possible. Altogether, our efforts will remove approximately 8,928 lbs of CO2 from the atmosphere annually.

Project #5: 🐢 Leatherback Turtle Conservation & Nest Identification Poles (Puerto Rico 🇵🇷)

Details: We collaborated with Chelonia, one of the leading turtle conservation organizations in Puerto Rico, to help prepare for Leatherback Turtle nesting season 🐢. Our work helped to recommission an area of the beach that was previously difficult to monitor since it lacked numbered poles for nest identification. This event gathered ~30 people to strategically install 50 steel poles in areas not prone to erosion 🏖️.

Project #4: 🌱 Erosion Control & Riverbank Cleanup for Otamiri River (Nigeria 🇳🇬)

Details: After receiving spiritual approval from the local river priest who guards the Otamiri River, we gathered a group of 13 people to pick up 3,000 pieces of litter 🚮, to plant 5 native riparian plants (including the sacred kola nut tree) 🌱, and to conduct water quality tests 🧪. Overall, we helped improve water quality, reduce erosion risk & provide more wildlife habitat area for the river 🌊.

Project #3: 🌾 Invasive Species Removal & Native Plant Installation for Pahsayèk River (USA 🇺🇸)

Details: We removed invasive plant species (Japanese Knotweed), installed native riparian plants (Switchgrass, Tussock Sedge, Buttonbush, Blue Iris, Marsh Marigrove), and picked up litter from the riverbanks of the Pahsayèk River at Riverfront Park in Newark, NJ 🇺🇸

The project was carried out by 9 Ama community members with the intention of helping to filter out pollutants from the water 💧, stabilize the riverbanks 🌱, and improve habitats for wildlife 🦫

Project #2: 🪴 Rooftop Garden Installation for Lagoa Rodrigo de Freitas (Brazil 🇧🇷)

Details: Our climate positive action was purchasing 8 native plants for a rooftop garden installation in Rocinha, Rio de Janeiro, Brasil 🇧🇷 The project was carried out by 3 Ama community members with the intention of reducing toxic runoff from getting into nearby water sources 💧, improving air quality 😊, and preventing landslides (which are unfortunately common) 🪨

Project #1: 🏖️ Beach Cleanup for Cerro Gordo (Puerto Rico 🇵🇷)

Details: Our climate positive action was a 150 litter piece pickup in Cerro Gordo, Puerto Rico 🇵🇷 The project was carried out by 2 Ama community members with the intention of beautifying the natural environment 🌴, reducing natural habitat pollution 🐠 and giving a small boost to the coastal plants 🌱 of the area ahead of hurricane season.

GITCOIN FUNDS USAGE

Gitcoin funds will be used to fund, organize, and design more ecosystem regeneration projects. Our upcoming projects are:

Q1 2025- Debris Removal & Shoreline Stabilization for Leatherback Turtles in Dorado, Puerto Rico: We are partnering with Chelonia PR, a leading turtle conservation organization in Puerto Rico and the Caribbean, to restore a critical nesting beach for Leatherback Turtles. This past nesting season saw a notable decline in nesting activity, which Chelonia attributes to an increase in debris on the beach due to a nearby dredging project. To address this issue, we will utilize heavy-duty vehicles to clear large debris from the beach, creating a safer nesting environment for the turtles. In addition to debris removal, we will focus on stabilizing the shoreline by restoring the natural dune system. This will help mitigate the impacts of erosion and maintain the integrity of the nesting habitat, ensuring long-term protection for the turtles and other coastal wildlife.

Q2 2025- Water Flow Restoration for Everglades National Park in Florida, United States: In collaboration with the Miccosukee Tribe, we will undertake a wetland restoration project aimed at restoring natural water flow within Everglades National Park. This project will address the disruptions to water circulation that have impacted the park’s delicate ecosystem. By reestablishing natural hydrology, we aim to improve habitat quality for native wildlife and help rejuvenate the unique biodiversity of this iconic wetland. The Miccosukee Tribe’s deep-rooted knowledge and expertise will guide our efforts, ensuring that we integrate culturally-informed restoration practices that respect the land and its history. Through targeted interventions such as re-channeling water flows and restoring wetland vegetation, we are committed to promoting ecological resilience and supporting the Everglades' long-term health.

All Gitcoin funds will go towards funding regenerative projects that we complete ourselves and all costs associated with these projects are publicly available on our website.

ROADMAP

We ultimately want to build a large base of subscribers and funding so that we can regularly allocate large sums of capital towards all types of projects that benefit our ecosystems including Reforestation, Wetland Restoration, Solar Farms, Coral Reef Gardening, etc.

IMPACT

We estimate that our 8 projects remove 15,539 lbs CO2/yr from the atmosphere!