In late 2023, blue skies and sunshine found Sonoran Institute staff, partners, and friends knee-deep in water for our 16th annual fish survey. Their objective: identify which fish species are currently observed in… MORE ›
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 ›
March 2024 Edition Shaping Sustainable Communities: March Edition of The Sonoran Post
Beside the looming company of A Mountain, Logan Phillips gathered us in the cool morning air with poetry to welcome and inspire a shared love and appreciation for the Sonoran Desert. Childrens’ laughter… MORE ›
This International Women’s Day, we want to continue to uplift and amplify the voices of marginalized communities, celebrate the work we have done and look towards an equitable water future. Starting by… MORE ›
Colorado is taking significant steps around water conservation and landscaping. Waverly Klaw, director of the Growing Water Smart program at the Sonoran Institute, was invited to participate in a state task force that… MORE ›
AZPM came out during our January River Cleanup and Wildflower Party with Ironwood Tree Experience, beautifully capturing the community building during this event.
Check out the multifaceted history and future of Tucson’s water supply with an in-depth dive with local experts, including our own Dr. Luke Cole
Tucson Weekly highlights our Santa Cruz River Trash Cleanup and Wildflower Dispersal Party and the need to do good in your community. Tucson Weekly
January 2024 Edition Explore the Sonoran Institute’s impactful strides and plans for the New Year!
Sonoran Post – December 2023 Edition Year-end Highlights: Achievements, Gratitude, and Leadership at Sonoran Institute!
Sonoran Post – November 2023 Edition Empowering Change: November Updates from the Sonoran Institute
The Inspiration – The Colorado River Basin, a captivating landscape that winds through seven U.S. states, extends into Mexico, and spans the ancestral territories of over thirty Indigenous tribes. This arid region serves… MORE ›
Sonoran Post – October 2023 Edition Preserving the Colorado River: Join Us in Shaping It’s Future!
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 ›
Waverly Klaw, our director of the Growing Water Smart program and the Resilient Communities and Watersheds programs discusses the success story that Growing Water Smart alum, Buena Vista has been in the face… MORE ›
Luke Cole and Claire Zugmeyer interviewed with Marana News about the expansion of Dragonfly Days and what the rivers health means for the ecology of the Santa Cruz River. Read about it here:… MORE ›
Sonoran Post – September 2023 Edition Unveiling September: Shaping the Future of the Colorado River!
Waverly Klaw, our director of our resilient communities and watersheds program, talks about the barriers broken down and bridges built by our Growing Water Smart workshops in Colorado! With water-conscious buildings, Colorado aims… MORE ›
The Journey of a great river starts with a single drop. “Sometimes the river reaches the sea and sometimes the sea reaches the river. Little actions can make a huge difference,” – Edith… MORE ›