Sonoran Institute – 2015 Annual Report (10/27/16)
Posted October 27, 2016

This annual report is dedicated to the next generation. It focuses on the future, not just for the Sonoran Institute and all of us who support this work, but for those who will inherit it from us.

A Living River: Supplementary Data for 2013 to 2015
Posted July 12, 2016

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. This supplementary report summarizes data from the 2013, 2014, and 2015 water years. The report provides details on the water context and data for 16 indicators of river health.

California Mining Report (10.27.15)
Posted October 28, 2015

This report explores the economic contribution of mining in the California Desert and assesses the impact of the proposed California Desert Conservation and Recreation Act (CDCRA) of 2015 on mining activities in the region. The report concludes that the legislation will have minimal impact on mining and builds on the natural and cultural attractions that have been significant drivers of the regional economy for the past four decades.

California Mining Report Fact Sheet (10.27.15)
Posted October 26, 2015

Fact sheet to accompany California Mining Report. Research by the Sonoran Institute finds that the California Desert Conservation and Recreation Act (CDCRA) of 2015 will have minimal impact on mining operations in San Bernardino County. The legislation will also enhance the natural and cultural attractions that have been significant drivers of the regional economy for the past 4 decades.

California Mining Report Summary (10.27.15)
Posted October 26, 2015

A condensed version of our full California Mining Report. This report explores the economic contribution of mining in the California Desert and assesses the impact of the proposed California Desert Conservation and Recreation Act (CDCRA) of 2015 on mining activities in the region.

2015 Audited Financial Statements
Posted October 22, 2015

Financial Statements and Supplemental Schedules as of and for the year ended June 30, 2015 (with summarized comparative totals for the year ended June 30, 2014)

2040 VISION: Bold Plans for the Changing West
Posted September 24, 2015

While we can’t predict the future, we can aspire to a certain type of future, one that draws on the lessons learned through 25 years of experience shaping the future of the West.

Mutual Benefit: Preserving Arizona’s Military Mission and the Value of Publicly-Owned Lands
Posted July 1, 2015

Over the past two decades, the United States Military has paid greater attention to the management and stewardship of Arizona’s natural resources. Two primary reasons for these actions are: (1) military bases must preserve the realism of battlefield conditions on-the-ground; and (2) military bases must protect the integrity of their military mission from pressures posed by encroachment.

An Analysis of West-Wide Energy Corridor 30-52
Posted June 18, 2015

This report provides a thorough evaluation of a promising transmission corridor that can connect Arizona’s emerging renewable energy economy with markets in Arizona and California. Over the past few years, the lack of… MORE ›

Colorado River Delta Program Summary — Spring 2015 update
Posted May 13, 2015

Water, life, and hope are returning to the Delta. In conjunction with the historic binational agreement Minute 319, we are leading efforts to 1) restore natural habitat through on-the ground restoration projects; 2) renew individual and community relationships with the river and promote long-term stewardship through community engagement; and 3) reconnect the Colorado River with the sea by developing innovative mechanisms to secure water for the Delta.