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).
Un Río Vivo: Condiciones del río Santa Cruz Del Centro de Tucson a Marana 2026
Este informe destaca logros recientes a lo largo del río en el condado de Pima y incluye las condiciones del río Santa Cruz en los tramos fluidos del Proyecto Patrimonial del Río Santa Cruz y… MORE ›
Santa Cruz County Dragonfly Festival Tour – 9/20
Join Sonoran Institute and local experts to search for dragonflies in Santa Cruz County. Family friendly and open to all, no prior knowledge required. See the full month’s itinerary for Santa Cruz River… MORE ›
Santa Cruz River Dragonfly Festival/Festival de las Libélulas del Río Santa Cruz
Join us for our 8th annual celebration of dragonflies on the Santa Cruz River with a Dragonfly Festival. There are many ways to learn and explore, from a community science bioblitz, to making… MORE ›
Santa Cruz River Research Days 2026: A Watershed of Protection
Every year, Santa Cruz River Research Days brings together a remarkable community of scientists, students, public agencies, nonprofit organizations, artists, and local residents who care deeply about the future of the river. After experiencing the event… MORE ›
Riding the Loop to monitor flows and connect with a river
It’s mid-August and temperatures are forecast for low 100s, so I need an early start. I’m going to bicycle a 20-mile stretch of the Chuck Huckelberry Loop path along the Santa Cruz River over the next… MORE ›
A Living River/Un Río Vivo, Nogales 2025
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 to Amado during the 2024 water year (October 1, 2023 to September 30, 2024). Living… MORE ›
A Living River: Supplementary Data for Nogales Wash to Amado 2008 to 2024 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 2025 report and summarizes… MORE ›
Un Río Vivo: Condiciones del río Santa Cruz Del Centro de Tucson a Marana 2025
Este informe destaca logros recientes a lo largo del río en el condado de Pima y incluye las condiciones del río Santa Cruz en los tramos fluidos del Proyecto Patrimonial del Río Santa Cruz y… MORE ›
A Living River: Supplementary Data for Downtown Tucson to Marana 2025
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 ›
Annual Santa Cruz River report to be released – KOLD
Santa Cruz River Ecologist, Claire Zugmeyer, speaks about the upcoming release of the Living River Report. Annual Santa Cruz River report to be released
Santa Cruz River Dragonfly Festival/Festival de las Libélulas del Río Santa Cruz
Join us for our 7th annual celebration of dragonflies on the Santa Cruz River with a Dragonfly Festival. There are many ways to learn and explore, from a community science bioblitz, to making… MORE ›
A Living River: Supplementary Data for Nogales Wash to Amado 2008 to 2023 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 2024 report and… MORE ›
A Living River/Un Río Vivo, Nogales 2024
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 ›
Un Río Vivo: Condiciones del río Santa Cruz Del Centro de Tucson a Marana 2024
Este informe destaca logros recientes a lo largo del río en el condado de Pima y incluye las condiciones del río Santa Cruz en los tramos fluidos del Proyecto Heritage y del noroeste de Tucson… MORE ›
A Living River: Supplementary Data for Downtown Tucson to Marana 2024
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 ›
Santa Cruz River Cleanup
Meet us Saturday, October 12, from 9 am to 12 pm to help keep our river clean! We’ll be parking and meeting up at 2301 Forbes Blvd. We will be working to remove… MORE ›