Dragonfly Day on the Santa Cruz 2023
FREE EVENT / Family friendly Join us for our 5th annual celebration of dragonflies on the Santa Cruz River. There are many ways to learn and explore this year, from a community science… MORE ›
Un río vivo: Centro de Tucson a Marana (año hídrico 2021)
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 2021 (del 1 de octubre de… MORE ›
Dragonfly Day on the Santa Cruz 2022
FREE EVENT Saturday, October 1, Sonoran Institute will again team up with the University of Arizona, Pima County Natural Resources Parks & Recreation, the Town of Marana, and Mission Garden to bring… MORE ›
Un río vivo: Centro de Tucson a Marana (año hídrico 2020)
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 2020 (del 1 de octubre de… MORE ›
Waste to Water: Modern Alchemy
Wastewater has been transformed into crystal clear, life-supporting water. John Light is the area operations manager at the Nogales International Wastewater Treatment Plant, and today he’s also the tour guide of this federal facility.
An Update From Our CEO
The breathtaking and diverse landscapes of Colorado inspire me. Aspen leaves ablaze with color in the autumn, the iconic snow-capped Rockies in winter, picturesque cities and towns full of friendly faces—there’s something for everyone here.
Coming to Understand Water in the Desert
“You feel like it’s a place that people have had deep meaningful connections to for a long time.” —Roger Dorr, chief of resource management and park archaeologist at Tumacácori National Historic Park Roger… MORE ›
An Update From Our CEO
A Splash of Summer It’s summertime! That time of year, when we all like to get away and enjoy friends, family, or just some quiet time alone. It’s time to visit new places and favorite,… MORE ›
The Magic of Flowing Water
Sonoran Institute’s headquarters are right downtown, so I thought no problem, I’ll give myself 15-20 minutes and have plenty of time to jump on my bike and get there. In hindsight, I should… MORE ›
Just Add Water
A new flow for the Santa Cruz River in Downtown Tucson On June 24th Tucson Water will launch the Santa Cruz River Heritage Project with the release of highly treated recycled water into the… MORE ›
Día de San Juan Fiesta
4:30–10 PM Mercado san agustin annex 267 s. avenida del convento tucson, az 85745 Fiesta and Santa Cruz River Heritage Project Launch El Día de San Juan is a traditional, family-friendly event welcoming… MORE ›
6×6: Creative & Scientific Minds Come Together to Protect the Southwest
Grace: It is a rarity to find pretty much anything that combines the arts and sciences, so when we heard about the 6×6 exhibit, we had to check it out for ourselves.… MORE ›
Luke Cole
Director, Santa Cruz River program
Luke is the director of the Santa Cruz River program within our Resilient Communities and Watersheds team. Luke joined Sonoran Institute in 2018 and manages the ongoing projects on the Santa Cruz River,… An Update From Our CEO
I want to thank each and every one of you for the critical role you play in making our work possible. This past year demonstrated that with perseverance and dedication we will thrive.… MORE ›
Sharing Research to Improve Life Along the Santa Cruz
Tenth annual Research Days includes premiere of new online tool and field trip The Sonoran Institute is hosting the Santa Cruz River Research Days 10th Anniversary event, drawing scientists and community leaders from… MORE ›
Topminnow Returns: An artist, our ecologist and a sustainability expert collaborate
In December 2017, I was fortunate to attend the kick-off workshop of the 2017 Catalyst Initiative teams. Organized by the Center for Performance and Civic Practice (CPCP), this program funds pairs of artists… MORE ›
Gila Topminnow Artwork Comes to Loop Path and Downtown Tucson
Connect the Public with Flowing Santa Cruz River Last November, the endangered Gila topminnow, a native Sonoran Desert fish, was discovered in the Santa Cruz River in Tucson. Now a team of artists,… MORE ›
Gila Topminnow Returns Bike Ride
8-10Am All ages welcome Does a fish need a bicycle? Well, no. But we’re celebrating the return of the Gila Topminnow to Tucson’s Santa Cruz River—and the new artwork honoring it—with a… MORE ›
Gila Topminnow Cocktails & Bike Decorating Party
5-8pm All ages welcome Bar food and drinks available for purchase Celebrate the return of the fish (thanks to YOUR wastewater) to the Santa Cruz River with a commemorative cocktail, created especially… MORE ›
An Update From Our CEO
We’re Dedicated to Helping Communities Live Their Values Change happens in communities by bringing people together, identifying shared values and finding common ground, which is what the Sonoran Institute does best. You and… MORE ›