Cristal Galindo Jiménez, our field supervisor in Mexicali, talks with Sempra about the impact her work with the Sonoran Institute has had on herself, her community, and the ecology of her area. Climate… MORE ›
Sonoran Institute works to ensure flowing rivers, healthy landscapes, and thriving communities in the basin. On April 19, American Rivers released its annual endangered rivers report with the Colorado River topping its list.… MORE ›
We continue to follow the path of the water being delivered to the Colorado River Delta. From the first irrigation gate being opened to seeing the water rejuvenate our restoration sites the water… MORE ›
Continuamos persiguiendo el agua en el delta del río Colorado. Desde que se abre la primera compuerta de riego hasta que el agua rejuvenece nuestros sitios de restauración, el agua está ayudando a… MORE ›
It’s been a little while since our last update on water deliveries flowing in the Colorado River Delta! Back on May 1, the governments of Mexico and the United States began delivering water specifically… MORE ›
El agua fluye en el delta Algo especial empezó el 1o de mayo de 2021. Los gobiernos de México y Estados Unidos acordaron empezar a hacer entregas de agua específicamente para el medioambiente del Delta del río… MORE ›
Water is flowing in the Delta Something special began May 1, 2021. The governments of Mexico and the United States agreed to begin delivering water specifically for the environment of the Colorado River… MORE ›
Binational Investments in Sustainable Colorado River Management Helps Farmers and Nature On May 1, water began flowing into the arid Colorado River Delta as part of a program of scheduled deliveries to restore… MORE ›
El agua se entregará en beneficio de los agricultores, comunidades y el medio ambiente de la zona El delta del Río Colorado, hasta ahora prácticamente seco, recibirá agua durante 164 días, permitiendo la… MORE ›
A lot can be done with just a little water Water is precious in the Colorado River system. It’s refreshing to dip your feet in a creek fed by spring’s snowmelt, but what… MORE ›
Podemos hacer mucho con solo un poco de agua El agua es muy preciada para el ecosistema del río Colorado Es refrescante remojarse los pies en un arroyo alimentado por el deshielo primaveral,… MORE ›
Sonoran Institute nombra a Francisco Zamora director senior de Programas John Shepard asume el cargo de asesor sEnior del director ejecutivo Francisco Zamora, líder desde hace mucho tiempo de nuestras actividades en torno… MORE ›
An interview with Antonia Torres, Cucapá The Colorado River Delta is home to many diverse groups of people. With many stories to tell about the rich cultures and environment here in the Delta,… MORE ›
On July 19 and 20, 2020 fires broke out near our restoration site in the Delta. It is unknown how the fires began. Nearly 172 acres were affected, 33 of which are within… MORE ›
Born a block from the border, Guillermo Valencia dedicates his time and career to benefit Ambos Nogales, the twin cities on either side of the U.S.- Mexico border. As a child, he remembers riding on… MORE ›
This winter we received the national Honorable Recognition on Conservation of Nature 2019 from the federal government of Mexico.
Numbers and dots on a map do not say everything about the river’s value. The community’s experiences and stories are equally important. —Amanda Smith, Program Coordinator Over the course of several months, I… MORE ›
Being a binational organization One thing that often surprises people when I describe Sonoran Institute is when I say that our office in Mexico is larger than our offices in the US combined—by… MORE ›
Being a Binational Organization When we’re resilient, well supported and dedicated to collaboration most issues can be seen as good challenges. We don’t have to avoid obstacles, we just have to work through… MORE ›
Being a Binational Organization It’s not all perfect. The challenge of working together while not being physically in the same city or country leads to higher chances of misunderstandings. Relying on technology to… MORE ›