On an early Saturday morning on the weekend of Martin Luther King Jr. Day, community members gathered under the warm sun, surrounded by the beautiful Sonoran Desert. Known also as the National Day… MORE ›
It’s mid-August and temperatures are forecast for low 100s, so I need an early start. I’m going to bicycle a 20-mile stretch of the Chuck Huckelberry Loop path along the Santa Cruz River over the next… MORE ›
English: September 2025 Edition Español: Sonoran Post Septiembre Community Connections: The September Sonoran Post
In this month’s newsletter we’re proud to feature Larimer County, which will be honored with the Colorado Chapter of the American Planning Association’s Growing Water Smart Award for its Water Master Plan – a model for… MORE ›
English: August 2025 Edition Español: Sonoran Post Agosto No Matter the Use, Water Connects us: The August Sonoran Post
As summer winds down and the days grow shorter, it is a great time to reflect on what we have accomplished and plan for the season ahead. Fall brings opportunities to prepare our… MORE ›
English: July 2025 Edition Español: Sonoran Post Julio Cross-Border Collaboration: The July Sonoran Post
Communities across the Growing Water Smart Peer Network are taking meaningful steps to address water challenges through continued dialogue, on-the-ground planning, and new funding opportunities. If you missed last week’s Peer Network Webinar,… MORE ›
English: June 2025 Edition Español: Sonoran Post Junio Advancing Water Resiliency: The June Sonoran Post
Summer is in full swing, and so is the momentum across the Growing Water Smart network. We’re excited to share updates and opportunities from across the Colorado River Basin. This issue highlights our… MORE ›
Momentum is building across the Growing Water Smart community. We’re feeling energized following our recent Colorado workshop, where teams from the West Slope came together with focus, urgency, and a shared commitment to… MORE ›
English: May 2025 Edition Español: Sonoran Post Mayo Restoration Education: The May Sonoran Post
This American Land presents: Return of a River This episode of the PBS series This American Land tells the inspiring rebirth story of the Santa Cruz River in southern Arizona. Once a dry channel,… MORE ›
Santa Cruz River Ecologist, Claire Zugmeyer, speaks about the upcoming release of the Living River Report. Annual Santa Cruz River report to be released
A state and nonprofit partnership building on years of collaboration will empower regions across Colorado to plan for a water-secure future. DENVER — The Colorado Water Conservation Board (CWCB), in partnership with the… MORE ›
Luke Cole, director of the Santa Cruz River Program, speaks with Tucson Weekly about the month-long Dragonfly Festival and how to participate in the festivities! Flutter and Fun: Sonoran Institute celebrates dragonflies, new… MORE ›
35 years of binational conservation efforts prove real results in the environment and communities in the region. Read below. Please note, article is only available in Spanish. Sonoran Institute: 35 años restaurando ecosistemas
Learn about our work in Mexicali with our partners at Pronatura Noroeste. Please note, this article is only available in Spanish. Conoce nuestro trabajo en Mexicali con nuestros socios de Pronatura Noroeste. Por… MORE ›
Lincoln Institute of Land Policy speaks with Noah Kaiser, Growing Water Smart program manager, about the workshop held in Ambos Nogales and the future of our work in border communities Growing Water Smart… MORE ›
The Sonoran Institute is pleased to announce the results of the recent Request for Proposals (RFP) process, published on May 7, 2025. After a thorough evaluation based on the established criteria, the… MORE ›