A Living River: Charting Santa Cruz River Conditions Nogales Wash to Amado (2018 Water Year)
This Living River report highlights results from Nogales Wash to Amado during the 2018 water year (October 1, 2017 to September 30, 2018). Comparisons are made to conditions in 2008, which is the… MORE ›
A Living River: Supplementary Data for Nogales Wash to Amado 2008 to 2018 water years
This supplementary report summarizes data from Nogales Wash to Amado from the past eleven water years. The report provides details on the water context and data for 12 indicators of river health.
The Difference Between a ‘Ghost River’ and a Living River
Elise Christmon leans in as if to tell a secret. “If you want to see something cool and unexpected, come see the Santa Cruz River. You think you have an idea of what… MORE ›
A Living River: Charting Santa Cruz River Conditions Northwest Tucson to Marana (2018 Water Year)
This Living River report highlights results from northwest Tucson to Marana during the 2018 water year (October 1, 2017 to September 30, 2018). Comparisons are made to conditions in 2013, which is the… MORE ›
A Living River: Supplementary Data for Northwest Tucson to Marana 2013 to 2018 water years
This supplementary report summarizes data from the past six water years. The report provides details on the water context and data for 16 indicators of river health.
Our Living River: Community Values and Perceived Challenges for the Santa Cruz River from Rio Rico to Amado
We asked residents from Rio Rico to Amado for their opinions about the Santa Cruz River such as, what do you value about the river? Or, what challenges does the river face? The responses generated many… MORE ›
Creating Flowing, Living Rivers with Aquifer Recharge Projects
Last week, Arizona’s legislature and Governor Ducey approved the state’s participation in a Drought Contingency Plan that enacts voluntary cutbacks in Colorado River water delivered through the Central Arizona Project canal. Prolonged drought… MORE ›
A Living River: Charting Santa Cruz River Conditions Northwest Tucson to Marana (2017 Water Year)
This report highlights Santa Cruz River conditions from northwest Tucson to Marana during the 2017 water year, and was developed with Pima County.
A Living River: Supplementary Data for 2013 to 2017
This supplementary Living River report summarizes data from the past five water years.
Living River Celebration and Report Release
8:00-10:00 am Come celebrate your living Santa Cruz River! Sonoran Institute and Pima County are excited to share our latest Living River annual report on October 14th. We’ll be gathering at the outfall… MORE ›
Our Living River: Community Values and Management Preferences (Northwest Tucson to Marana)
Sonoran Institute recently asked 550 residents across Pima County, Arizona, about the stretch of river from Sweetwater Wetlands in northwest Tucson to Trico Road in Marana. Their answers will inform decisions about how… MORE ›
Living River Project Receives Award
2018 National Environmental Achievement Award The Pima County Board of Supervisors is scheduled to recognize the Pima County Living River Project Steering Committee and its partners, Sonoran Institute and the United States Environmental… MORE ›
From Ghost River to Living River
The Tucson All Souls Procession is moving this year and I couldn’t be happier. This year’s route will parallel a stretch of our Santa Cruz River. In my mind, there is no better… MORE ›
A Living River: Charting Wetland Conditions of the Lower Santa Cruz River (2016 Water Year)
Developed in conjunction with Pima County, this fourth report examines changes in indicators of river health along a 23-mile stretch of the Lower Santa Cruz River in Southern Arizona during the 2016 water year.
A Living River: Supplementary Data for 2013 to 2016
The Living River reports were developed to annually gauge conditions of this valuable ecosystem, the Santa Cruz River, and track the impacts of our community investment. This supplementary report summarizes data from the past four water years. The report provides details on the water context and data for 16 indicators of river health.
Living River Celebration and Report Release
Come celebrate your living Santa Cruz River! Sonoran Institute and Pima County are excited to share our latest Living River annual report on September 14th at the Pima County Joel D. Valdez Main… MORE ›
Tracking Your Living River’s Health
by Claire Zugmeyer If you live in Tucson, Arizona, the Santa Cruz is your Living River. Though many locals are familiar with the dry stretch visible from downtown, residents are often surprised to… MORE ›
Living River 2016 Report Release Event
What’s Happening? Hey Tucson! Do you know the Living River in our community? The Santa Cruz River is Tucson’s Living River! And, we’re celebrating the river on July 21 with the release of our newest report… MORE ›
A Living River: Supplementary Data for 2013 to 2015
The Living River reports were developed to annually gauge conditions of this valuable ecosystem, the Santa Cruz River, and track the impacts of our community investment. This supplementary report summarizes data from the 2013, 2014, and 2015 water years. The report provides details on the water context and data for 16 indicators of river health.
A Living River: Charting Wetland Conditions of the Lower Santa Cruz River (2015 Water Year)
Developed in conjunction with Pima County, this third report examines changes in indicators of river health along a 23-mile stretch of the Lower Santa Cruz River in Southern Arizona during the 2015 water year (October 1, 2014–September 30, 2015).