About

proeco

ProEco offers ecology, sustainability, environmental education and exchange opportunities. We are a nonprofit social enterprise supporting rural/ regional/ remote communities — including those un- or under-employed.  

Welcoming teachers, students, volunteers keen to participate.
Working together… we CAN make a difference!

We are based at and many of our programs are provided in collaboration with YUNDA eco Stead (a Wildlife Land Trust Sanctuary) in the beautiful Noosa Hinterlands of the Sunshine Coast of Queensland Australia. Native bushland regeneration, wildlife habitat preservation, permaculture and sustainable homesteading… experience meaningful eco projects firsthand.

We are pleased to have hosted over 780 volunteers who have helped:

  • plant and maintain nearly 1200 native trees in what was once a cleared, neglected farm
    • completed numerous earth works and waterways to reduce soil erosion and increase water retention improving overall soil health
      • built over two dozen low-impact nature trails for better access and enjoyment of our sanctuary (many native animals take advantage of these improvements too!)
        • thoughtfully repurposed materials to construct several passive tiny houses
          • maintain a massive garden supplying near 80% of our fresh vegetables
            • planted dozens of edible shrubs and trees bearing fruit
              • learned skills, cultures, and customs from our many visitors
                • plan for future projects to further enhance our offerings…

We support the efforts of other like organisations including the Noosa Biosphere Reserve Foundation, Noosa and District Landcare, Country Noosa, Permaculture Noosa, and other environmentalists.

ACNC Registered Charity

Our precursor, CentroProEco.Org, has been operating globally since 2000 most recently becoming our online persona. ProEco Limited is an Australian government registered charity advancing the natural environment as a restorative environmental education membership organisation.

View our Australian Government:

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Our leadership are passionate environmentalists and include:

        • Brett Watkins, Director and Public Officer
        • Nick Saliakouras, Director

As we grow our membership and undertake projects we will expand our leadership. If you are experienced and may be interested in joining our efforts — please contact us.

 

In the United States, we operate as PROECO INC, an Internal Revenue Service approved 501c3 tax exempt and deductible contribution entity established in Washington, D.C. on June 22, 2022.

Search the IRS website for our tax-exempt status — else, refer to our Determination Letter.
EIN 88-2925231 — WASHINGTON DC ENTITY ID: N00007391542 — DUNS 115200304

Our USA entity will allow greater localization of content, enhanced charitable donations, and better attribution/allocation of program resources.

 

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