Date: Saturday, 15/November/2025
Time: 1pm - 7pm
Local: Aguirre, Salinas
Introduction:
Aquatic pollution poses a serious threat to the health and vitality of our marine ecosystems, local communities and water-dependent economies. In Puerto Rico, where coastal geography and dependence on fishing, tourism and aquatic recreational activities are critical, the impact of marine debris is particularly devastating. Despite efforts to mitigate this problem, the continued accumulation of plastic debris, derelict fishing gear, and other debris endangers marine life, degrades natural habitats, and negatively affects the quality of life of our residents. One of the biggest challenges in the fight against aquatic pollution is the lack of community awareness and commitment to take preventative measures. Without a well-informed and active community, efforts to reduce this pollution and promote sustainable practices will fall short in the face of the rising tide of debris that pollutes our oceans.AquaFestClean Waters and Healthy Communities Festival has been created to address these challenges by providing a dynamic platform for education,
community participation and collaborative action. However, despite the urgency and relevance of this initiative, the resources available to successfully plan and execute the AquaFest are limited. Adequate funding is vital to cover the costs of coordination, materials and logistical support, ensuring that the event is not only informative, but transformative.
As a collaborating organization, Puerto Rico al Sur, Inc. will be receiving donations for the production and logistics of the festival. Your support will not only contribute to the realization of this event, but will be a cornerstone for its impact. Each donation strengthens the capacity to educate, mobilize and heal, and becomes part of a collaborative network of more than thirty organizations.
Objectives:
- Raise awareness about aquatic waste and its impact on the environment.
- Engage the community in hands-on activities and educational workshops.
- Promote sustainable practices and solutions to reduce aquatic waste.
- Encourage collaboration between local organizations and stakeholders in ocean conservation efforts.
Collaborators:
- Puerto Rico South
- Recycling Museum
- Roots & Shoots Ponce
- Higuaca Farm
- Wild School Experience
- Las Malcriá Farm
- NOAA Marine Debris Program
- Municipality of Salinas
- Conservation Opportunity
Sponsorship Packages:
Below is a list of several opportunities to promote your brand while supporting community impact and the environment. Select (
) the boxed option you wish to use to contribute. Click here to fill out the form.
Titans of the Seas - $3,000
- Participation as one of the main sponsors of the event, with its logo highlighted in large size in the row of the event logo on all promotional material (banners, posters, T-shirts).
- Logo featured in premium position on the event landing page and other web pages of the coordinating organizations with a direct link to their website.
- Special mention in all press and social media communications before and after the event.
- Priority table and exhibit space at the festival with the opportunity to lead an educational activity or workshop related to the theme of the event.
- Special mention and thanks on the stage every hour (10 mentions).
- Inclusion of your logo on the cover of the event's program. Educational talk for members of your company by a Marine Biologist on the environmental topic of your choice.
- Judge in the trash art competition.
River Watchers - $2,000
Benefits:
- Recognition as one of the sponsors of the event with your logo prominently displayed in medium size on all promotional material (banners, posters).
- Logo prominently displayed on the event landing page and other websites of the coordinating organizations with a direct link to their website.
- Mention in all press and social media communications before and after the event.
- Table and exhibition space at the festival.
- Mention of appreciation on the stage during the event (6 mentions).
- Inclusion of your logo in the event program.
- Prominent visibility on the event website, with a direct link to your website.
- In-person educational talk for members of your company by Biologist Marine of the environmental theme of your selection.
- Join a Scuba Dogs Society cleanup between January and June 2026.
Guardians of the Wetlands - $1,000
Benefits:
- Recognition as a sponsor at the event with your logo prominently displayed in small size on all promotional material (banners, posters, T-shirts).
- Logo on the landing page of the event and other web pages of the coordinating organizations with a direct link to their website.
- Mention of thanks on the stage at the beginning, during and end of the event (3 mentions).
- Mention in social networks.
- Shared exhibition space at the festival.
- Inclusion of your logo in the event program.
- Virtual educational talk for members of your company by Marine Biologist.
Estuary Defender - $500
Benefits:
- Recognition as a sponsor at the event with your logo prominently displayed in small size on all promotional material (banners, posters, T-shirts).
- Logo on the landing page of the event and other web pages of the coordinating organizations with a direct link to their website.
- Mention of thanks on the stage at the beginning, during and end of the event (3 mentions).
- Mention in social networks.
- Shared exhibition space at the festival.
- Inclusion of your logo in the event program.
- Virtual educational talk for members of your company by Marine Biologist
Donations do not only have to be monetary, you can contribute to our list of needs for the value of the package you wish.
List of Needs:
- Entertainment stage
- Tents
- Sound system
- Lighting system (parking lot spotlights)
- Bathrooms laptops
- Prizes for competitions (hotel stay, tour, product, service)
- Event shirts
- Marketing and promotion (printing of crosswalks, (e.g., billboards, press releases, advertisements in news media such as radio or television).
- Prizes for art competitions (hotel stay, tour, product, etc.), service)
In addition to the above; feel free to give away stickers, t-shirts, hats and/or other products that we can give away to the public during our events.
This type of donation can be highlighted in the following list:
In addition, I agree to cooperate with the following (add any additional agreements here):
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Thank you for your consideration in supporting our organization focused on environmental conservation and community engagement. On behalf of all those who will benefit from your support, thank you very much!
Cordially yours,
Dr. Janis Joan Díaz Martínez
President and Founder PRalSur, Inc.
infopralsur@gmail.com | 787-365-1134 / 787-677-7704
Instagram: @pralsur / @aquafestpr
DONATION FORM
The undersigned hereby agrees to support Conservation Opportunity and its partners at AquaFest: Festival of Clean Waters and Healthy Communities with a sponsorship in accordance with the terms of the selected sponsorship level: