About Us
Filmmaker Elda Brizuela and scientist Rolf Johnson bring their professional skills and passions for the natural world, science, traditional knowledge, environmental conservation, diversity of cultures and building forward-thinking alliances to their work every day. They personally saved primary rain forest in Costa Rica, which is now part of the National Park System in Guanacaste, as well as coastal wild land along the shore Lake Michigan in Wisconsin, near important State Parks.
Elda and Rolf have assisted organizations and groups worldwide connect their ideas, projects, and aspirations with results that are creative as well as practical and action-oriented. They are motivated to benefit the diverse sectors they serve while meeting the challenges of a rapidly changing Earth, in part by integrating strategic consulting, master planning, media production and project-focused capabilities to meet the objectives of their clients.
Rolf Johnson “Wisconsin Johnson”
Rolf walks where ancient worlds once breathed. A paleontologist and conservationist, he listens to the language of stone and deep time, uncovering stories etched in the Earth. His journey has taken him from the quiet halls of museums—where he served as curator and director—to the vibrant pulse of media and nonprofit leadership, always with one guiding truth: that knowledge must serve the living world. Through storytelling, fieldwork, and community, Rolf is a bridge between past and future. His work protects the ecosystems we call home, not just with data, but with devotion. Gaining insight into our planet fosters responsible stewardship, and such understanding motivates meaningful action
Elda Brizuela “La Tiburona”
Elda is a creator of many languages—visual, emotional, cultural. An award-winning filmmaker, communicator, storyteller, she weaves stories that resonate across borders and generations. Her work is rooted in conservation and community, blending the precision of science with the soul of art. As a classical-trained musician, she understands rhythm not just in sound, but in movement, message and meaning. Whether behind the camera, at the drafting table, or in the heart of a community, Elda leads with empathy, vision, and a deep commitment to the world we share.
AGUA Associates
Elda and Rolf work with an amazing group of colleagues. Their team includes experts in fields such as interactive media production, museum exhibitions, graphic design, evaluation and assessment, conservation biology, anthropology, and several other disciplines. These professionals have become friends as well as collaborators. AGUA Associates add their skill sets to projects on an as-needed basis.
Client testimonials
Elda and Rolf bring together teams of scientists, community leaders, filmmakers, and policymakers to develop visionary, timely multimedia productions that illuminate the connections between people, culture, and the environment
Rolf combines deep expertise in maritime heritage, conservation, science communication, and community engagement