“The entrepreneur Ray Kroc once said, ‘The quality of a leader is reflected in the standards they set for themselves,’” said Diane Snyder, director of the Institute’s Northern Rockies program. “Randy has set… MORE ›
“Moving our offices to downtown Tucson celebrates the core mission of our organization, which promotes Main Street and urban revitalization as vital conservation objectives,” said Luther Propst, executive director of the Institute. “This… MORE ›
The report encourages local leaders to recognize the area’s role within the Sun Corridor region – which links Tucson and Phoenix and stretches from Mexico to Prescott. This region forms the largest concentration… MORE ›
“Being a native Westerner, John brings a valuable working knowledge of Wyoming into our conservation and smart-growth work,” said Luther Propst, executive director of the Sonoran Institute. “We were delighted to… MORE ›
Local Land Use Planning and Climate Change Policy is a comprehensive survey of nearly 50 government staff and elected officials in seven western states — Arizona, Colorado, Idaho, Montana, New Mexico, Utah, and Wyoming… MORE ›
The meetings culminate an 18-month effort by a steering committee of diverse stakeholders and consultants to visualize four potential scenarios for Superstition Vistas and share them with area residents to get their feedback. … MORE ›
“Our research clearly shows a new economy coming to life in Western Colorado reversing a long-time dependence on jobs created by mining and the extractive industries,” said Joe Marlow, senior economist with the… MORE ›
The report focuses on specific lands within the National Landscape Conservation System which encompasses about 27 million acres in 11 western states with more than 800 protected areas designated as national monuments,… MORE ›
Interior Secretary Salazar to Take Land Conservation Initiative Nationwideby Joe Hanel Herald Denver Bureau Article Last Updated; Thursday, January 29, 2009 DENVER – Interior Secretary Ken Salazar wants to invigorate a national land… MORE ›
Western growth – how much is too much? by Mark Jaffe on January 26, 2009 Growth. Can The West take it? The answer varies depending upon who you ask. The environmentalists and natural… MORE ›
For Immediate Release: December 1, 2008 Contacts: Emily Brott, Sonoran Institute, 520-290-0828Diana Rhoades, Tucson Ward 1, 520-982-4178Lisa Shipek, Watershed Management Group, 520-396-3266 SECOND TUCSON WATER HARVESTING WORKSHOP SET FOR DECEMBER 6th The second… MORE ›
http://www.azcentral.com/arizonarepublic/viewpoints/articles/2008/11/30/20081130vip-propst1130.htmlArizona Republic Opinion Piece – Luther Propst:by Luther Propst – Nov. 30, 2008 12:00 AM Luther Propst Outlines Conservation Vision for Arizona Arizona’s future – its prosperity, quality of life and ecological health… MORE ›
New York Times EditorialNovember 27, 2008LINK: HTTP://WWW.NYTIMES.COM/2008/11/19/OPINION/19WED2.HTML?_R=1&EI=5070&EMC=ETA1 Wilderness Within Reach It looks increasingly likely that both the Senate and the House will return to Washington after the election to address the economy and,… MORE ›
New York Times EditorialNovember 27, 2008LINK: HTTP://WWW.NYTIMES.COM/2008/11/19/OPINION/19WED2.HTML?_R=1&EI=5070&EMC=ETA1 Wilderness Within Reach It looks increasingly likely that both the Senate and the House will return to Washington after the election to address the economy and,… MORE ›
http://www.azcentral.com/arizonarepublic/viewpoints/articles/2008/11/30/20081130vip-propst1130.htmlArizona Republic Opinion Piece – Luther Propst:by Luther Propst – Nov. 30, 2008 12:00 AM Luther Propst Outlines Conservation Vision for Arizona Arizona’s future – its prosperity, quality of life and ecological health… MORE ›