Flow365

Monitoring Team

Be part of the

Watershed Management Group's Community Science Effort.

Help track the flow of Tucson's creeks and rivers!

Flow365 Monitors are volunteers who track the status of flow in our creeks and rivers year-round. They also collect and report observations on the plants and animals in Tucson’s local riparian habitats.

This one-of-a-kind data helps the WMG restore Tucson’s heritage of flowing creeks and rivers, adapt to climate change, and prepare for a growing population that places higher demands on regional and local water sources.

In both the near and distant future, Flow365 data will help the people of Tucson protect their water, riparian habitats, and the people, plants, and animals of the Sonoran Desert. 

This important work cannot be accomplished without thoughtful and energetic volunteers. Consider spending some of your spare time supporting this effort. Invite your friends and family to come along for exciting and informative learning experiences.

Sign up here to be a Flow Monitor and join the River Run Network

Inside the March 17^th

Marana Town Meeting 



A concerned LDA member recently shared a Three Sonorans Substack podcast reviewing the March 17th Marana Town Meeting. The episode raises questions about governance, transparency, and how town leadership is handling key decisions.

We’re asking our members to listen to the podcast and share your feedback—positive, negative, or mixed—to help guide future newsletter coverage. All comments will remain private, and no names will be used without permission.

Click here to review the entire podcast and its very interesting commentary

Send comments to Livingdesertalliance@gmail.com. What did you think of the podcast? What main points of the presentation do you agree with/disagree with? Why? Be as brief or as long as you see fit. Thanks for participating!

Photo:Jackie McGuire speaks to council members on the Town's Code of Conduct.

Marana Developer Bulldozes Dozens of Saguaros



Another LDA member alerted us to troubling activity in a Marana DR Horton Saguaro Bloom development, where dozens of mature saguaros were recently bulldozed during construction.

While some cacti had been carefully relocated earlier this month, neighbors report that crews abruptly shifted to a far more destructive approach—many saguaros were simply bulldozed and knocked down, then hauled away or buried beneath the earth.

The site is now stripped of saguaros, native brush, and the habitat of these plants support. Beyond the immediate ecological loss, residents living in the area say this action violates the spirit of what they were sold: a community built with respect for the desert landscape. Homeowners who paid a premium for natural surroundings expected transparency—not misleading "promises".

Click here to view the 03/24/26 KOLD News report.

City of Tucson

Hazardous Waste Collection

If you’ve got mystery bottles lurking in the garage, half‑used pesticides hiding behind the shed, or that growing pile of old batteries you swear you’ll deal with “someday,” good news—someday has arrived.

The City of Tucson is hosting six Household Hazardous Waste Community Collection Events between now and the end of the year.

It’s the perfect chance to safely dispose items like:

• Automotive fluids

• Engine oil filters

• Electronics

• Batteries

• Pesticides

• And plenty more (Click to learn what you can and cannot bring)

Just gather up those forgotten hazards and drop them off at any of the scheduled locations. As a bonus, you can bring up to three boxes of documents for shredding, because nothing says “fresh start” like watching old paperwork turn into confetti.

By participating, you’re helping to Keep our Desert and Community Livable and Thriving—protecting our soil, water, wildlife, and neighborhoods from harmful contaminants.

So, take a little time to clean out those corners and give your home (and the desert) a little breathing room. Your future self will thank you.

The Inspiring Journey of Olympic Hockey Player & Climate Champion

Jacquie Pierri

Recently completing a historic Olympic run with the Italian hockey team in Milano Cortina, dual citizen Jacquie Pierri is using her platform to protect the winters that shaped her love of hockey. She recently spoke with Moms Clean Air Force—a community of 1.5 million parents fighting air and climate pollution—about her mission to ensure future generations can discover the sport as she did.

Jacquie’s advocacy began long before Olympic ice. With degrees in engineering and sustainable energy systems, plus years spent inside arenas, she understands hockey’s climate challenges from every angle. She sees solutions everywhere, from smarter refrigeration to better roofing to major opportunities for waste‑heat recovery.

Her path stretches from skating on a backyard rink in New Jersey with her dad to working in global green‑building circles to joining EcoAthletes. Her story proves anyone, in any career, can become a force for change —and that inspiration is often just one brave step away.

Click here for her full and inspirational story.

Story by: Julie Kimmel Senior Manager, Editorial and Member Cultivation, Moms Clean Air Force



Join

Friends of the

Iron Wood Forest

'Meet at the Monument'

Saturday, April 4, 2026, 9am-1pm Waterman Peak Area, Marana

Free and open to the public!

Friends of Ironwood Forest invite you to their annual Meet the Monument event on April 4 — a day dedicated to celebrating and safeguarding one of Arizona’s most remarkable public landscapes.

The Ironwood Forest National Monument is a place of deep ecological, cultural, and historical significance. Yet its future is not guaranteed. In recent years, federal administrations have attempted to downsize or open public lands to resource extraction, and the Ironwood Forest has been among the places considered for reduced protections. Protecting this landscape requires awareness, advocacy, and a strong network of people who care.

Click here for more information and the QR event code.