Michael Zellner
CEO
Michael Zellner joined the Sonoran Institute as chief executive officer in October 2020. Mike has 30 years of experience building award-winning collaborations for global organizations, including The Nature Conservancy, Dow Jones & Co.,…
Sonoran Institute Weighs in on Negotiations in Arizona State Legislature on Groundwater Regulations.
May 16th, 2024 During this year’s legislative session, Arizona policy makers have considered several solutions to regulate water use in rural areas experiencing significant groundwater overdrafts. Competing bills were introduced in the Arizona… MORE ›
Sonoran Institute Announces New Board of Directors Officers
Sonoran Institute, a non-profit organization that connects people and communities with natural resources that nourish and sustain them in the North American West, has announced its new Board of Directors leadership slate. Newly… MORE ›
Allyship in the Colorado River Basin with Sonoran Institute – Planet Women
Mike Zellner, our CEO, meets with Kristen Zeigler of Planet Women to help bolster women in science and our work with women in conservation – including tribal members and their seat at the… MORE ›
Summer Solstice Party & Conservation Benefit
You’re invited! Join us for a night of fun while supporting Sonoran Institute’s conservation efforts. REGISTER When: Wednesday, June 21, 6-10 p.m. Where: Playground Bar & Lounge at 278 E. Congress St. Cost:… MORE ›
Growing Water Smart Reunion
Bringing past participants together to celebrate collaboration and progress In January, we hosted a Growing Water Smart reunion with our Colorado and Arizona workshop alumni. Over 100 program participants joined the online event… MORE ›
Mensaje más reciente del director ejecutivo
Una organización resiliente Atravesando la peor crisis del mundo, el Sonoran Institute logra resultados sobresalientes. Cuando llegué como CEO del Sonoran Institute durante la pandemia a fines de septiembre de 2020, tuve la… MORE ›
An Update From Our CEO
A Resilient Organization Straight through the world’s worst crisis, the Sonoran Institute achieves outstanding results. When I arrived as CEO of the Sonoran Institute during the pandemic at the end of September 2020,… MORE ›
An Update From Our CEO
Value Nature More As the temperatures rise in my new home of Tucson, climate change, fire and drought are impacting communities across the Colorado River Basin from the Rocky Mountains to the Delta… MORE ›
Mensaje más reciente del director ejecutivo
Valorando más a la naturaleza A medida que aumentan las temperaturas en mi nuevo hogar de Tucson, el cambio climático, los incendios y la sequía están afectando a las comunidades a lo largo… MORE ›
An Update From Our CEO
The Colorado River Gives Life Now we must give life back to the Colorado River. The Colorado River has been a life source for centuries. As the most iconic river in the West,… MORE ›
Mensaje más reciente del director ejecutivo
El río Colorado nos da vida Ahora debemos devolverle la vida al río Colorado. El río Colorado ha sido fuente de vida durante siglos. Como el río más icónico del Oeste y escultor… MORE ›
La inaguración de la plataforma web de educación ambiental
martes 12 de febrero 11 AM (Hora del Pacífico) 1 PM(CDMX) Nuestra página oficial de Facebook – Sonoran Institute México ¡Acompáñanos! Presentaremos el primer curso en línea, Exploremos el delta del río Colorado.… MORE ›
An Expanded Role for Darcy Hill
Sonoran Institute Names Darcy Hill Senior Director of Development and Marketing Darcy Hill, who has been with us for only a year, is taking on an expanded role for the Sonoran Institute as… MORE ›
Darcy Hill es promovida
Sonoran Institute nombra a Darcy Hill directora senior de Desarrollo y Marketing Darcy Hill, quien colabora con nosotros desde hace solamente un año, asumirá un cargo más amplio en Sonoran Institute, como directora… MORE ›
Rocío Torres Now Directs Our Colorado River Delta Program
Sonoran Institute Names Rocío Torres Moguel director of Colorado River Delta program Francisco Zamora becomes Senior Director of Programs Rocío Torres Moguel has a new role at the Sonoran Institute as director of… MORE ›
Rocío Torres ahora dirige nuestro programa Delta del Río Colorado
Sonoran Institute nombra a Rocío Torres Moguel directora del Programa del Delta del Río Colorado Francisco Zamora ocupará el cargo de director sEnior de programas Rocío Torres Moguel tiene un nuevo cargo en… MORE ›
Francisco Zamora Takes on a New Role as Senior Director of Programs
Sonoran Institute Names Francisco Zamora Senior Director of Programs John Shepard becomes Senior Adviser to the CEO Francisco Zamora, our long-time leader in the Colorado River Delta, is taking on a new role… MORE ›
Francisco Zamora asume un nuevo cargo como director senior de Programas
Sonoran Institute nombra a Francisco Zamora director senior de Programas John Shepard asume el cargo de asesor sEnior del director ejecutivo Francisco Zamora, líder desde hace mucho tiempo de nuestras actividades en torno… MORE ›
An Update From Our CEO
A Clear Mandate for Nature More people voted in this year’s election than the last 100 years. Now is the time to hold elected officials accountable for promises to conserve Nature. The 2020… MORE ›