P-5395

EcoLife MARK II

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Project Description

Country: USA

Location: San Diego County

Total Budget: $500

Area of Focus: The environment

Activity Type: Food/Agriculture: General

Summary: Support design of Aquaponics food system - provides food donations to local community non-profits


ECOLIFE is designing and building a Modular Aquaponics Response Kit (M.A.R.K.) at their Aquaponics Innovation Center in Escondido, CA in 2022. The system functions as a prototype and demonstration model for communities to witness alternative agriculture methods. The end goal of the M.A.R.K. is to provide an out-of-the-box food system for a variety of communities across the globe. The funding will enable ECOLIFE to purchase seeds, fish food, grow media, and other materials needed to maximize production in the system.

All the produce grown on the aquaponics system is donated to community partners such as Interfaith Community Services, Salvation Army Escondido, and Foundry Food Pantry. The monthly recipients include seniors, veterans, youth, people experiencing homelessness, low-income households, and individuals suffering from mental health issues. Most people benefiting from ECOLIFE's donations are considered part of the Access and Functional Needs population (AFN).

From October through May securely packed produce donations are shipped to the partner organizations, which then deliver the produce, as needed, to the clientele they directly serve.

Aquaponics is a sustainable method of food production combining aquaculture (raising aquatic animals) and hydroponics (cultivating plants in water with added nutrients). In this circulating system, nitrifying bacteria converts fish waste into a natural fertilizer for plants. Plants take up those nutrients and return clean water to the fish, creating a system of perfect harmony. Aquaponics is a valuable farming technique in areas where land and water are not plentiful. It's beneficial for everyone who wants to grow food, and it can be done just about anywhere that has access to clean water and energy.

Project Contact Person

District: 5340

Rotary Club of: Solana Beach

Primary Contact: Niels Lund

Email: nlund@sbeco.org

Project Status

Approved
This project is "Approved". This means that the district leadership has reviewed and approved the allocation of district funds for this project. Once the funds from the district have been issued, the status of the project will be changed to "Paid".

Project listed for the 2024-25 Rotary Year.

Proposed Financing

Existing Contributions Towards This Project

Date

Cash

DDF

Total

Solana Beach (5340)

25-Jul-24

$300

$200

$500

Total

$300

$200

$500

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History Log Entries

25-Jul-24

by Niels Lund

System Entry: Creation of project page.

25-Jul-24

by Niels Lund

System Entry: Project sent for club signatures.

25-Jul-24

by Niels Lund

System Entry: Project signed by Niels Lund.

25-Jul-24

by Conrad Heede

System Entry: Project signed by Lynn Stevens.

20-Sep-24

by Alan Turner

System Entry: Project approved by the District Approval Committee.

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