Oppose New Border Wall in the San Rafael Valley
June 25, 2025Plans 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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Strong Fire Burns in Sierra Los Ajos
June 24, 2025Just 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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Demand Due Diligence for the Proposed Hermosa Mine in the Patagonia Mountains
June 18, 2025The 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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Help Survey Springs in the San Rafael Valley Ahead of Plans for 27 Miles of New Border Wall
June 17, 2025Water 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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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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Help Survey Springs Along the San Pedro
May 7, 2025This 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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Take Action: Endangered Species Act Under Attack
April 29, 2025Wildlife 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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Remembering and Honoring Raúl Grijalva
March 19, 2025We were deeply saddened last week to learn of the death of longtime Tucson Congressman Raúl Grijalva. Congressman Grijalva was a stalwart champion for so much that Sky Island Alliance has…
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Update on Our Work in the Trump Era + Next Steps
March 7, 2025As an alliance, we work together with a wide range of land managers and partners to protect the Sky Islands. The last few weeks have been a real gut punch…
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Share Your Appreciation for Our National Parks
February 18, 2025Do you have a favorite place or memory in one of the Sky Island region’s multitude of parks that’s special to you? Or have you connected with or been inspired…
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