Reviving a River: Planning for a Living Middle Santa Cruz
Sonoran Institute has identified a realistic path to introduce water to one of the driest reaches of the Santa Cruz River—and it’s based on more than hope. Through years of scientific research, hydrologic… MORE ›
A Living River: Santa Cruz River Conditions Downtown Tucson to Marana 2024
This 2024 Living River report highlights recent achievements along the river in Pima County and includes Santa Cruz River conditions in the flowing reaches of the Heritage Project and northwest Tucson to Marana… MORE ›
A Living River: Santa Cruz River Conditions Downtown Tucson to Marana 2023
This report includes Santa Cruz River conditions in the flowing reaches of the Heritage Project and northwest Tucson to Marana during the 2022 water year (October 1, 2021 to September 30, 2022). To… MORE ›
Living River – Charting The Health Of The Upper Santa Cruz River 2008 Water Year
Contents: The Upper Santa Cruz River: A Living Ecosystem Assessing the health of the Upper Santa Cruz River Aquatic Indicators Riparian Indicators Health Assessment Summary Future Work and Get Involved
Living River – Charting The Health Of The Upper Santa Cruz River 2009 Water Year
Contents: The Upper Santa Cruz River: A Living Ecosystem Assessing the health of the Upper Santa Cruz River Water Resources Aquatic Indicators Riparian Indicators Ecological Health Summary
A Living River – Charting The Health Of The Upper Santa Cruz River (2010 Water Year)
The Living River series began with a baseline study in the 2008 water year (October 1, 2007–September 30, 2008) to assess the health of a 20-mile stretch of the river in Santa Cruz County, Arizona, from Rio Rico to Amado. This third annual Living River report summarizes results from the 2010 water year (October 1, 2009–September 30, 2010).
Living River – Charting Wetland Conditions of the Lower Santa Cruz River 2013 Water Year 09.29.2014
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 ›
Living River – Charting Wetland Conditions of the Lower Santa Cruz River 2014 Water Year 06.05.2015
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 ›
Living River – Charting the Health of the Upper Santa Cruz River 2008-2014
The Living River series tracks river conditions of the Santa Cruz River. This report is a special update for the Upper Santa Cruz River and provides a summary of the changes between 2008 and 2014. Separate Living River reports are available for the 2008, 2009, and 2010 water years.
WRRC Seminar Series: A Living River – The Santa Cruz River from Mexico to Marana
In February 2023, Sonoran Institute presented at the University of Arizona’s Water Resources Research Center’s Seminar Series. The Santa Cruz River has long been the backbone of the region’s natural and cultural heritage.… MORE ›
A Living River: Charting Santa Cruz River Conditions Downtown Tucson to Marana (2021 Water Year)
This report includes Santa Cruz River conditions in the flowing reaches of the Heritage Project and northwest Tucson to Marana during the 2021 water year (October 1, 2020 to September 30, 2021). To… MORE ›
A Living River: Charting Santa Cruz River Conditions Downtown Tucson to Marana (2020 Water Year)
This report includes Santa Cruz River conditions in the flowing reaches of the Heritage Project and northwest Tucson to Marana during the 2020 water year (October 1, 2019 to September 30, 2020). To… MORE ›
A Living River: Charting Santa Cruz River Conditions Nogales Wash to Amado (2019 Water Year)
This Living River report highlights results from Nogales Wash to Amado during the 2019 water year (October 1, 2018 to September 30, 2019). Comparisons are made to conditions in 2008, which is the… MORE ›
A Living River: Charting Santa Cruz River Conditions Northwest Tucson to Marana (2019 Water Year)
This Living River report highlights results from northwest Tucson to Marana during the 2019 water year (October 1, 2018 to September 30, 2019). Comparisons are made to conditions in 2013, which is the… MORE ›
A Living River: Charting Santa Cruz River Conditions Nogales Wash to Amado (2018 Water Year)
This Living River report highlights results from Nogales Wash to Amado during the 2018 water year (October 1, 2017 to September 30, 2018). Comparisons are made to conditions in 2008, which is the… MORE ›
A Living River: Charting Santa Cruz River Conditions Northwest Tucson to Marana (2018 Water Year)
This Living River report highlights results from northwest Tucson to Marana during the 2018 water year (October 1, 2017 to September 30, 2018). Comparisons are made to conditions in 2013, which is the… MORE ›
Our Living River: Community Values and Perceived Challenges for the Santa Cruz River from Rio Rico to Amado
We asked residents from Rio Rico to Amado for their opinions about the Santa Cruz River such as, what do you value about the river? Or, what challenges does the river face? The responses generated many… MORE ›
A Living River: Charting Santa Cruz River Conditions Northwest Tucson to Marana (2017 Water Year)
This report highlights Santa Cruz River conditions from northwest Tucson to Marana during the 2017 water year, and was developed with Pima County.
A Living River: Charting Wetland Conditions of the Lower Santa Cruz River (2016 Water Year)
Developed in conjunction with Pima County, this fourth report examines changes in indicators of river health along a 23-mile stretch of the Lower Santa Cruz River in Southern Arizona during the 2016 water year.
A Living River: Charting Wetland Conditions of the Lower Santa Cruz River (2015 Water Year)
Developed in conjunction with Pima County, this third report examines changes in indicators of river health along a 23-mile stretch of the Lower Santa Cruz River in Southern Arizona during the 2015 water year (October 1, 2014–September 30, 2015).