Project Mountain Recharge

Project Mountain Recharge: Moving Rocks to Save the Rain on Mt. Lemmon

July 1, 2025

Meeting regional water conservation goals starts at the top of our Sky Islands. Did you know, for instance, that 2.5 times more precipitation falls on top of Mt. Lemmon than…
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Montezuma Pass

An Unforgettable Sunset at Montezuma Pass

June 30, 2025

Hi, all! I’m Becca Thompson, the new field coordinator for Sky Island Alliance. You’ll see me helping Sarah and Bryon with fieldwork and volunteer support. I wanted to introduce myself by…
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Wildlife Camera Workshops Inspire in Sonora

June 27, 2025

Earlier this summer, Sky Island Alliance joined two separate events to help teach a new generation how to install and use remote cameras to promote wildlife conservation. On May 30-31…
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San Rafael Valley

Oppose New Border Wall in the San Rafael Valley

June 25, 2025

Plans are quickly moving forward to build 27 miles of new border wall in the San Rafael Valley, and we need your help to oppose this destructive plan. Earlier in…
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Sierra Los Ajos

Strong Fire Burns in Sierra Los Ajos

June 24, 2025

Just a few weeks ago, the SIA team, CONANP, and volunteers toured the Sierra Los Ajos, ​​one of our most important Sky Islands, marveling at its biodiversity and beautiful landscapes….
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Patagonia Mountains

Demand Due Diligence for the Proposed Hermosa Mine in the Patagonia Mountains

June 18, 2025

The U.S. Forest Service is moving ahead with approvals for the proposed Hermosa Mine in the Patagonia Mountains, and the project is being fast-tracked by the feds. But right now…
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San Rafael Valley

Help Survey Springs in the San Rafael Valley Ahead of Plans for 27 Miles of New Border Wall

June 17, 2025

Water sources like springs are imperiled along the border in the San Rafael Valley, due to impending construction of the Trump administration’s 30-foot-high border wall. It is estimated that 500,000…
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Sierra Los Ajos

The Importance of Springs in Times of Drought: What We Saw in Sierra Los Ajos

This time of year, after a long period of drought in our landscape and before the arrival of the monsoon rains, it’s important to recognize the key role springs have…
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San Pedro River

Help Survey Springs Along the San Pedro

May 7, 2025

This June, in partnership with The Nature Conservancy, Sky Island Alliance is supporting a Spring Seeker campaign along the San Pedro River, and we’re in need of self-motivated volunteers to…
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Endangered species

Take Action: Endangered Species Act Under Attack

April 29, 2025

Wildlife habitats across the U.S. are under attack with a recent Trump administration proposal to change the wording of the Endangered Species Act. There are two key parts to the…
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