Here Fishy-Fishy! The 2023 SI fish survey
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 at Dragoon Brewing Anniversary Celebration
Come join us at Dragoon Brewing Co. as we help them celebrate their 12th Anniversary! We’ll be there to talk about what Sonoran Institute is doing in Arizona along the Colorado and Santa… MORE ›
Sonoran Institute Announces New Board of Directors Officers
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 ›
Kicking off 2024 on a high note
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 ›
Saving the Environment – Tucson Weekly
Tucson Weekly highlights our Santa Cruz River Trash Cleanup and Wildflower Dispersal Party and the need to do good in your community. Tucson Weekly
A Living River: Supplementary Data for Nogales Wash to Amado 2008 to 2022 water years
The Living River reports were developed to annually gauge conditions of this valuable ecosystem, the Santa Cruz River. This supplementary report provides more information on recent achievements highlighted in the 2023 report and… MORE ›
A Living River/Un Río Vivo, Nogales 2023
A Living River: Santa Cruz River Conditions Nogales Wash to Amado is a Living River report that highlights recent achievements along the river in the border region and river conditions from Nogales Wash… MORE ›
Power of Progress – 2023 Annual Report
As we near the end of another impactful year, we are delighted to present our 2023 Annual Report, titled “Power of Progress.” This report embodies our focus on delivering results with a commitment… MORE ›
River Clean Up and Wildflower Party!
Join us for 2024’s first “River Cleanup and Wildflower Party!” This family-friendly event, in partnership with Ironwood Tree Experience, features ADA accessible activities, ensuring a safe and welcoming space for all. Thanks to… MORE ›
The Story Behind the Jersey
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 ›
El Tour de Tucson – Jersey Raffle Giveaway
We’re whipping up some new swag for the 40th annual Tour de Tucson! We’ll be at the 3-day expo and packet pick-up at the Tucson Convention Center. Come by, say hi, and check… MORE ›
Sonoran Institute Celebrates Dragonflies – Marana News
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 ›
A Living River: Supplementary Data for downtown Tucson to Marana 2023
The Living River reports were developed to annually gauge conditions of this valuable ecosystem, the Santa Cruz River, and track the impacts of our community investment in wastewater treatment upgrades. This supplementary report… MORE ›
Bugs and Brews at Playground Bar & Lounge
6:00 P.M. – 9 P.M. FREE EVENT / FAMILY FRIENDLY You’ve likely heard about dragonflies along the Santa Cruz River, but did you know we have fireflies too? Join Sonoran Institute’s Santa Cruz… MORE ›
Anna Murveit
Board Member
Anna Murveit is an independent mediator, facilitator, and consultant who focuses on water policy and climate adaptation. Her practice specializes in multi-stakeholder convening, strategic planning, policy analysis, and stakeholder engagement. Her passion is…
A Living River: Supplementary Data for Nogales Wash to Amado 2008 to 2021 water years
The Living River reports were developed to annually gauge conditions of this valuable ecosystem, the Santa Cruz River. This supplementary report summarizes data from Nogales Wash to Amado from the past fourteen water… MORE ›
A Living River/Un Río Vivo, Nogales 2021
A Living River: Charting Santa Cruz River Conditions Nogales Wash to Amado is a Living River report that highlights results from Nogales Wash to Amado during the 2021 water year (October 1, 2020… MORE ›
A Living River: Supplementary Data for Downtown Tucson to Marana 2013 to 2021 water years
The Living River reports were developed to annually gauge conditions of this valuable ecosystem, the Santa Cruz River, and track the impacts of our community investment in wastewater treatment upgrades. This supplementary report… 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 ›
Jump in for Arizona!
On Arizona Gives Day and Every Day “Forty-five years ago, I was fortunate to spend two weeks on a four-person raft traveling the Colorado River and hiking the canyons. It was a time… MORE ›