Santa Cruz Cleanup
Join us on the beautiful Santa Cruz River. More information to come. When: Saturday, December 14, 9 – 11 a.m. Where: TBD Register: Coming Soon
Un Río Vivo: Condiciones del río Santa Cruz Del Centro de Tucson a Marana 2024
Este informe incluye las condiciones del río Santa Cruz en los tramos fluidos del Proyecto Heritage y del noroeste de Tucson a Marana durante el año hídrico 2023 (del 1 de octubre de… MORE ›
A Living River: Santa Cruz River Conditions Downtown Tucson to Marana 2024
This report includes Santa Cruz River conditions in the flowing reaches of the Heritage Project and northwest Tucson to Marana during the 2023 water year (October 1, 2022 to September 30, 2023). To… MORE ›
Santa Cruz River Cleanup
Meet us Saturday, October 12, from 9 am to 12 pm to help keep our river clean! We’ll be parking and meeting up at 2301 Forbes Blvd. We will be working to remove… MORE ›
Grant Helps Local Nonprofit Clean Up Santa Cruz River – KOLD
Check out our Santa Cruz River program director, Luke Cole with KOLD News 13 talking about the 5 projects we will work on using Water Infrastructure Finance Authority of Arizona grant money we… MORE ›
$1.6 million grant to help with restoration of Santa Cruz River – Nogales International
“The Sonoran Institute, which leads some restoration efforts for the Santa Cruz River, secured a two-year $1.6 million grant from the Water Infrastructure Finance Authority of Arizona, the organization announced in its newsletter… MORE ›
Santa Cruz River Research Days Recap 2024
The 2024 Santa Cruz River Research Days took place virtually and in-person, starting Wednesday, April 24 through Thursday, April 25, with a River Bioblitz on Friday, April 26. The events were held at… MORE ›
Santa Cruz River Dragonfly Festival
Join us for our 6th annual celebration of dragonflies on the Santa Cruz River with a Dragonfly Festival. There are many ways to learn and explore, from a community science bioblitz, to making… MORE ›
American Rivers – Santa Cruz River 4th Most Endangered River Coverage
The Santa Cruz River, now listed as one of America’s Most Endangered Rivers® and The Sonoran Institute is leading a group of partners that are seeking to double the flow of the river… MORE ›
Santa Cruz River Day of Connection Clean-up
Join us Saturday, April 20th for a clean-up on the Santa Cruz River with our friends at the Tucson Audubon Society and Tucson Clean & Beautiful. When: April 20th, 9 am – 12… MORE ›
Santa Cruz River Cleanup: Pick up Trash and Sow Wildflowers with The Sonoran Institute with AZPM
AZPM came out during our January River Cleanup and Wildflower Party with Ironwood Tree Experience, beautifully capturing the community building during this event.
Santa Cruz River Research Days/Días de Investigación del Río Santa Cruz 2024
HYBRID IN-PERSON AND VIRTUAL EVENT HÍBRIDO CON OPCIONES PARA SER EN PERSONA Y VIRTUAL This FREE event is a venue for learning about research and conservation efforts while exploring the Santa Cruz River’s natural… MORE ›
Reviving the Santa Cruz River: A decade of clean waters and ecological resurgence – AZPM
Luke Cole, director of the Santa Cruz River program, talks with Arizona Public Media about all the growth the Santa Cruz River has seen in the past decade. “This is an ancient, important,… MORE ›
Santa Cruz River Cleanup: United Way Days of Caring 2023
REGISTER Together, let’s celebrate United Way Days of Caring 2023! Get ready for a day of environmental action with Sonoran Institute alongside Tucson Clean & Beautiful and other amazing partners! Join us for… MORE ›
A Living River: Santa Cruz River Conditions Downtown Tucson to Marana 2023
This report includes Santa Cruz River conditions in the flowing reaches of the Heritage Project and northwest Tucson to Marana during the 2022 water year (October 1, 2021 to September 30, 2022). To… MORE ›
Un Río Vivo: Condiciones del río Santa Cruz Del Centro de Tucson a Marana 2023
Este informe incluye las condiciones del río Santa Cruz en los tramos fluidos del Proyecto Heritage y del noroeste de Tucson a Marana durante el año hídrico 2022 (del 1 de Octubre de… MORE ›
Santa Cruz River Case Statement
Read our case statement for more information on challenges facing the Santa Cruz River and how we plan to achieve our vision.
Living River – Charting The Health Of The Upper Santa Cruz River 2008 Water Year
Contents: The Upper Santa Cruz River: A Living Ecosystem Assessing the health of the Upper Santa Cruz River Aquatic Indicators Riparian Indicators Health Assessment Summary Future Work and Get Involved
Living River – Charting The Health Of The Upper Santa Cruz River 2009 Water Year
Contents: The Upper Santa Cruz River: A Living Ecosystem Assessing the health of the Upper Santa Cruz River Water Resources Aquatic Indicators Riparian Indicators Ecological Health Summary
A Living River – Charting The Health Of The Upper Santa Cruz River (2010 Water Year)
The Living River series began with a baseline study in the 2008 water year (October 1, 2007–September 30, 2008) to assess the health of a 20-mile stretch of the river in Santa Cruz County, Arizona, from Rio Rico to Amado. This third annual Living River report summarizes results from the 2010 water year (October 1, 2009–September 30, 2010).