Santa Cruz River Partnership might establish Arizona’s first city wildlife refuge
Partnership for Santa Cruz River National Urban Wildlife Reserve On Thursday, officials from local and federal agencies came together at Canoa Ranch in Green Valley to sign a memorandum of understanding (MOU) aimed at establishing a partnership for the Santa Cruz River National Urban Wildlife Reserve. This collaboration marks the first of its kind in […]
Willard Springs Wildlife Overpass Contributes $15.8 Million to Northern Arizona’s Economy
Wildlife Overpass Project in Northern Arizona Boosts Local Economy Groundbreaking sounds are echoing from Willard Springs, where construction for a wildlife overpass is underway along I-17, roughly 15 miles south of Flagstaff. This project aims to significantly decrease wildlife-vehicle collisions while revitalizing local ecosystems, all while injecting much-needed resources into the northern Arizona economy. According […]
Environmental Group Leader Confesses She Cares More About Wildlife Than People at Alligator Alcatraz
Concerns Over “Alligator Alcatraz” and Its Impact on Florida’s Wildlife The director of the Florida Center for Biodiversity expressed significant concern on Tuesday regarding the effects of the “Alligator Alcatraz” facility on local wildlife, suggesting that the facility’s potential impact on illegal immigration and the involvement of immigration officials is also worrisome. A legal challenge […]
Sedona Wolf Sanctuary combines spirituality and wildlife conservation
Sedona, Arizona (Az Family) – Yabapai County Sanctuary offers unique animal and spiritual experiences. Sedona Wolf Sanctuary It is the only sanctuary of its species in the United States, combining spirituality with wolves. Twenty-five years ago, a woman known as the Healing Wolf created a wolf sanctuary just north of Montezuma’s castle, protecting animals and […]
Construction set to begin on wildlife crossing over I-17 south of Flagstaff
Wildlife south of Flagstaff is ready to access safely across Interstate 17 as state transport officials prepare to begin construction of wildlife across the busy highway. The project represents an effort to reconnect the habitat of animals such as deer and spatulas, while reducing the risk of driver wildlife collisions. The Arizona Department of Transport […]
New wildlife overpass to be built south of Flagstaff on I-17
Phoenix – Work is set to begin this month on a wildlife overpass south of Flagstaff on Interstate 17. According to Tuesday’s announcement From the Arizona Department of Transport. A new wildlife overpass in northern Arizona is located north of the Milepost on Willard Springs Road. The range of the two bridges, supported by steel […]
Government Agencies Join to Establish Santa Cruz River Wildlife Partnership
Audio articles of speech made possible by Quest grants at Yavapai College. A tuition-free industry recognizes your career certificate. In the shadow of Mount Wrightson, officials from the Southwest U.S. Fish and Wildlife Services, Pima County, Santa Cruz County, and Tucson City, on November 21, within sight of footprints on the Santa Cruz River at […]
Santa Cruz River Partnership could create Arizona’s first urban wildlife refuge
On Thursday, officials from local and federal agencies gathered at the historic Canoa Ranch in Green Valley to sign a memorandum of understanding (MOU) establishing the Santa Cruz River National Urban Wildlife Refuge Partnership. This collaboration could be the first of its kind to create Arizona’s first urban National Wildlife Refuge. The partnership brings together […]
Part of Santa Cruz River close to becoming urban wildlife refuge
Southern Arizona residents, activists and organizations are working with federal officials to designate part of the Santa Cruz River as Arizona’s first urban National Wildlife Refuge. The federal designation ensures future protection of critical habitat following recent revitalization. Prominent landowner Andrew Jackson, who owns thousands of acres of critical habitat, is also participating in the […]
Santa Cruz River could get federal recognition as Urban Wildlife Refuge
TUCSON, Ariz. (13News) – The Santa Cruz River could soon be designated an urban wildlife refuge. The Tucson City Council is scheduled to debate whether to support it during a study session on Wednesday, Sept. 25. 13News spoke with two local environmental groups who said most of Southern Arizona already supports turning the river into […]