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.
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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.
DownloadFinancial 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)
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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.
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The State of the Santa Cruz River – Conservation Inventory provides the “who”, “what”, and “where” descriptions of conservation efforts along the Santa Cruz River. This is a companion piece to the State… MORE ›
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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.
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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 ›
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The Living River series tracks river conditions of the Santa Cruz River. This report is the second for the Lower Santa Cruz River and provides a summary of the initial improvements after the… MORE ›
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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.
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Summary of Minute 319 Science Team, tasked with monitoring impacts from the pulse flow on the Colorado River Delta, meeting to discuss preliminary findings one year after the 2014 Pulse Flow on the Colorado River.
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A list of Western Lands and Communities publications including links to download or order them.
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The Living River series tracks river conditions of the Santa Cruz River. This report is the first for the Lower Santa Cruz River and reports conditions for 16 indicators of river health. This… MORE ›
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Workshop participants identified several alternative approaches for further study. For example, alternative compensation schemes including annual payments or royalty payments merited much discussion. There was also interest in new approaches to landowner negotiations,… MORE ›
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In the Rocky Mountain West, as in other parts of the United States, people’s attitudes about where they want to live, work, shop and play are changing. The Sonoran Institute’s 2013 report, RESET:… MORE ›
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It is the essence, the history, the heartbeat of the Sonoran Institute. It is what distinguishes our unique approach to conservation and community development. And after 24 years of engaging with communities from… MORE ›
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