Have you seen the dragonflies darting through the cattails while the willows sway in the breeze? Thanks to the strong monsoon season in Southern Arizona this year, we have a burst of life along the river. We hope you'll join us for Dragonfly Day on the Santa Cruz River, October 1-2. We're offering virtual sessions and two small-group in-person tours. And, you can join us from home—we'll bring the river and the dragonflies to you! PS: Join a virtual session and receive a digital copy of our new Living River Report. Those that attend in-person tours will receive a printed copy!
Read on to learn about what we've been up to lately from the Colorado River headwaters to the Delta. We're seeing the evidence of life's return—drop by drop.
Dragonfly Day
The event will kick off with a Dragonfly Talk in the evening of October 1. Then wake up for a morning full of activity: Livestream from the River, view dragonflies at Mission Garden or on our Guided Tours in Tucson and Marana, AZ. Register Today!
Photo: Michael T. Bogan
A Foot of Rain for the Santa Cruz
Record rainfall this summer has brought sticky humidity, but also many benefits to the Santa Cruz River. Learn about the new vegetation, bursts of life, the power of scouring floods, and how fish can even find new homes by traveling the high flows. Come along!
Drought Plans: A Smart Move
Northglenn, Colorado's team attended our 2020 Growing Water Smart workshop and went on to to quickly develop and adopt a Drought Mitigation and Response Plan. We applaud them and the many other municipalities who have devoted time and energy to plan for drought.Plan ahead!
Waverly Wins
Waverly Klaw received an award for her planning work with Growing Water Smart and development of integrated land use planning metrics used by communities to track their progress in integrating land use and water. She's currently accepting applications for upcoming workshops in CO and AZ.Congrats!
New: In the Seat of Restoration
The video series continues with members of the Mexicali community! Meet María Guadalupe, Marcoand Ezequiel who live down the road from our Laguna Grande restoration site in the Colorado River Delta. Pull up a seat!
In the News
Arizona Republic's in-depth reporting on the effluent-dependent Santa Cruz River highlighted associate director, Luke Cole, and many Santa Cruz River Research Days participants. Yes! Magazine showcases the Colorado River Delta's spring flows with quotes from Francisco Zamora, senior director of programs.
Thank You, Sustainers!
What's more reliable than rain in the West? Our sustainers who donate month-by-month to bring life back to our rivers. The most popular monthly gift is $20, and to thank you for your generosity (at any amount) we'll send you a pin designed by Mexicali artist, Héctor Ruiz. Pin it!
