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Restoring Santa Cruz River Habitat: A Conservation Effort in Tucson

Explore the Santa Cruz River Habitat Restoration Project supported by various organizations to improve wildlife riparian habitat along the historic Santa Cruz River in Tucson, Arizona. Discover the conservation efforts and community involvement in preserving this vital ecosystem.

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Restoring Santa Cruz River Habitat: A Conservation Effort in Tucson

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  1. TUCSON AUDUBON SOCEITY SIMPSON FARM BY: KHUSHARTINI KAMARULZAMAN ANAHI BOJORQUEZ

  2. INTRODUCTION • Santa Cruz River Habitat Restoration Projects • Located on both sides of the Santa Cruz River

  3. OBJECTIVE “improve the wildlife riparian habitat”

  4. RIPARIAN RESTORATION SITE • annual temperature: * the hottest : 120 F * the coolest : 16 F • got support from: *the Arizona Water Protection Fund, *the U.S. Corps of Engineers *the City of Tucson

  5. The Santa Cruz River • A dry platform • late 19th century: *the river was still flowing *an active watercourse that served • the region's agricultural needs

  6. The Santa Cruz River cont. • Late 1940’s - riparian vegetation growing along the bank • Earth dividers were built about 20-30 feet high “after recent big flood”

  7. THE RIPARIAN HABITAT Some vegetation is still seen along the course of the Santa Cruz river. The once mighty Santa Cruz River is seen here as a relatively small flow of water from effluent from the Tucson’s sewage treatment plants. Pictures taken on March 11th, 2004

  8. THE SANTA CRUZ RIVER LINKS Santa Cruz River Basin

  9. Restoration • Planting trees around the site • Earth dividers • Get rid of factors affecting vegetation • Habitat • Wildlife

  10. Activities • “Pole Planting Volunteer Day” • “Plant a tree help a bird” • Promotes: *Community Involvement *Restoration of site

  11. SOME OF THE PLANTS

  12. TOUR GUIDE Kendall Kroesen's Web Nest Tucson Audubon Society Home Page 300E.University Blvd.#120 Tucson, Arizona 85705 (520) 206-9900 kkroesen@qwest.net

  13. Questions?

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