Meet Our Summer 2025 Practicants
July 14, 2025This summer, we’re pleased to welcome two biology students from the University of Sonora (UNISON) in Hermosillo: Paz Tapia and Andrea Borbon. They are joining our Sonora team for one…
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Project Mountain Recharge: Moving Rocks to Save the Rain on Mt. Lemmon
July 1, 2025Meeting 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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Welcoming the Wild Across Tucson
This article first appeared in The Desert Leaf and is part of a series featuring the Sky Islands.
An Unforgettable Sunset at Montezuma Pass
June 30, 2025Hi, 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, 2025Earlier 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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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, 2025Note: Due to active border wall construction, parts of the Coronado National Forest are closed until Jan. 20, 2029. Please avoid this area when spring seeking until the closure is…
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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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