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• 150+ Volunteers Armed with GPS to Map Flow of San Pedro River

  Topic (Rivers & Lakes)
  June 04, 2013 2013 06 04

  Hear first-hand volunteer experiences; talk to water expert about future Learn More

• Mark Tercek, CEO and President of The Nature Conservancy and Author of Nature’s Fortune to Speak at Scottsdale Venue

  SCOTTSDALE, AZ
  Topic (Events)
  May 13, 2013 2013 05 13

  CEO of the world’s largest environmental group to discuss the value of nature in Scottsdale, AZ Learn More

• Water Audit at Phoenix College

  Phoenix, AZ
  Topic (Events)
  May 10, 2013 2013 05 10

  400 Phoenix middle and high school students armed with tools will test 80 faucets and install low-flow devices (aerators) at Phoenix College on Tuesday, May 14. Middle and high school students will also have the opportunity to communicate their understanding, ideas and inspiration about water after a year of engaging, exploring, and applying their learning.  Learn More

• Wanted: Local Girl Scouts to Explore Arizona

  PHOENIX, AZ
  Topic (Events)
  April 25, 2013 2013 04 25

  Nature Conservancy event counts toward links for Girl Scout Badge Learn More

• Nature Photo Contest Winners Announced

  Tucson, AZ
  April 02, 2013 2013 04 02

  Visit Noble Street Gallery to see nature’s wonders through students' eyes. Learn More

• Media Preview Jan. 16: Restoring Arizona’s Forests Gallery

  Phoenix, AZ
  Topic (Events)
  January 15, 2013 2013 01 15

  The preview provides media the opportunity to view and photograph a first-of-its kind exhibit Learn More

• Dinner on Main Street Unveils New “Restoring Arizona’s Forests” Art Exhibit in Scottsdale

  Scottsdale, AZ
  January 28, 2013 2013 01 28

  The dinner on Main Street and the opening of the new exhibit mark the beginning of the “Restoring Arizona’s Forest” fundraising campaign. Learn More

• Pack a Picnic for the Earth

  PHOENIZ, AZ
  Topic (Events)
  April 09, 2013 2013 04 09

  The Nature Conservancy invites you to celebrate Earth Day. Learn More

• Lessons Learned in Restoring Grasslands

  TUCSON, ARIZONA
  March 18, 2013 2013 03 18

  Nature Conservancy ranch managers and scientists to demonstrate practices designed to restore and protect grasslands on March 21, 2013 Learn More

• Wanted: Volunteer Docents for Nature Conservancy Gallery

  PHOENIX, AZ
  Topic (Forests)
  February 07, 2013 2013 02 07

  The Nature Conservancy is accepting volunteer docent applications for the new gallery space in Old Town Scottsdale focusing on Restoring Arizona’s Forests. Learn More

• First-of-its-kind Study Reveals Not Enough Water in Colorado River to Meet Needs

  Phoenix, AZ
  Topic (Rivers & Lakes)
  December 11, 2012 2012 12 11

  Stakeholders develop strategies to support people, industry, recreation and nature Learn More

• The Nature Conservancy’s Cheryl Lombard Honored for Public Policy Leadership

  PHOENIX, ARIZONA
  September 29, 2010 2010 09 29

  Cheryl Lombard of The Nature Conservancy was recognized as one of the Arizona Capitol Time’s Leaders of the Year in Public Policy Learn More

• The Nature Conservancy Honors Arizona Partners for Work Benefiting People and Nature

  PHOENIX, AZ
  November 1, 2010 2010 11 01

  United States Forest Service, White Mountain Monitoring Board, and philanthropist Craig Weatherup recognized for conservation leadership Learn More

• Caution: Mountain Lion Spotted at Nature Preserve

  Patagonia, Arizona
  November 30, 2012 2012 11 30

  Alert Issued for The Nature Conservancy's Patagonia-Sonoita Creek Preserve Learn More

• US, Mexico, and Conservation Organizations Join Forces to Restore Flows to the Colorado
  

  Washington, D.C
  Topic (Partnerships)
  November 20, 2012 2012 11 20

  Historic binational agreement expected to create improved framework for future river management Learn More

• Arizonans Recognized for Protecting Precious Resource

  Phoenix, AZ
  Topic (Rivers & Lakes)
  November 13, 2012 2012 11 13

  Three people all contributed substantially to the future of Arizona's rivers Learn More

• Young People Selected to Help People and Nature Across Arizona

  Phoenix, AZ
  Topic (Partnerships)
  November 08, 2012 2012 11 08

  AmeriCorps members will work a variety of environmental jobs throughout Arizona counties Learn More

• The Nature Conservancy Expands Environmental Program for Urban Youth

  NEW YORK, NY
  July 19, 2012 2012 07 19

  The LEAF program is made possible by The Toyota USA Foundation Learn More

• Partnership Designed to Create Jobs, Develop Workforce, and Help our Forests

  Flagstaff, AZ
  Topic (Forests)
  September 04, 2012 2012 09 04

  With more than four million acres of Arizona forests in urgent need of restoration, scaling up is critical. Learn More

• Wildfire Social Media News Resource Launched

  PHOENIX, AZ
  Topic (Forests)
  August 27, 2012 2012 08 27

  Wildfire News also Condenses Daily National Interagency Fire Reports Learn More

• The Nature Conservancy of Arizona Announces the Launch of Dynamic Environmental Education Program in Partnership with Discovery Education

  PHOENIX, AZ
  Topic (Partnerships)
  August 15, 2012 2012 08 15

  “Nature Works Everywhere" Enriches Classroom Instruction with Interactive Lessons, Videos & Games Learn More

• Ramsey Canyon Preserve Re-opened

  PHOENIX, AZ
  Topic (Forests)
  July 20, 2012 2012 07 20

  Ramsey Canyon is nestled in the Huachuca Mountains next to the Coronado National Forest near Sierra Vista Learn More

• Popular Ramsey Canyon Preserve Closed Due to Flooding

  Phoenix, AZ
  July 17, 2012 2012 07 17

  Southeast Arizona Preserve Temporarily Closed Learn More

• 150+ Volunteers Armed with GPS to Map Flow of San Pedro River

  Topic (Rivers & Lakes)
  June 11, 2012 2012 06 11

  Follow dedicated volunteers; talk to water expert about future Learn More

• San Pedro River in the National Spotlight

  SIERRA VISTA, AZ
  Topic (Rivers & Lakes)
  June 01, 2012 2012 06 01

  U.S. Interior Recognizes River Restoration Work Learn More

• Forest Service Selects Contractor for Largest Stewardship Contract Ever

  Flagstaff, Arizona
  Topic (Forests)
  May 18, 2012 2012 05 18

  Pioneer Forest Products was selected as the contractor to perform treatments on the Coconino, Kaibab, Apache-Sitgreaves and Tonto national forests in northern Arizona. Learn More

• The Nature Conservancy Donates Bear Canyon Land to Pima County

  TUCSON, AZ
  Topic (Conservation Lands)
  May 09, 2012 2012 05 09

  Jack Segurson, a long-time Tucson teacher and nature enthusiast who died in 2008 at age 90, deeded the property to The Nature Conservancy to keep it protected forever. Learn More

• Design for a Living World Comes to Phoenix!

  Phoenix, AZ
  October 18, 2011 2011 10 18

  Innovative Exhibition Invites You to “Celebrate the Source” Learn More

• Celebrating 25 Years at Hassayampa River Preserve

  Phoenix, Arizona
  April 03, 2012 2012 04 03

  Many changes over the years, with big plans for the future Learn More

• U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service Employee Receives Nature Conservancy Award for Dedication to Bill Williams River
  

  Phoenix, Arizona
  Topic (Rivers & Lakes)
  February 09, 2012 2012 02 09

  Andrew Hautzinger receives “Outstanding Conservation Achievement Award” for his work to help improve the health of the Bill Williams River Learn More

• From River to Faucet

  Phoenix, AZ
  August 22, 2011 2011 08 22

  Connecting kids to their water through science, technology, engineering and math Learn More

• New Director of Conservation in Arizona

  Phoenix, AZ
  August 24, 2011 2011 08 24

  Holly Richter takes on a new role with The Nature Conservancy in Arizona Learn More

• Ramsey Canyon Preserve Reopens July 16

  Phoenix, AZ
  July 14, 2011 2011 07 14

  Popular Preserve in Southeast Arizona Reopens Following Fire Learn More

• Popular Preserve in Southeast Arizona Closed Due to Fire

  Phoenix, AZ
  June 13, 2011 2011 06 13

  The Nature Conservancy in Arizona has temporarily closed the Ramsey Canyon Preserve because of the Monument Fire burning in the Coronado National Forest. Learn More

• Historic Agreement Signed to Restore Northern Arizona Forests

  Flagstaff, Arizona
  March 24, 2011 2011 03 24

  A bold plan brings together diverse groups to restore Arizona's northern forests before it's too late. Learn More

• The Nature Conservancy Applauds Leadership of Prescott, Prescott Valley and Salt River Project

  February 12, 2010 2010 02 12

  Statement Issued by Patrick Graham, State Director, The Nature Conservancy in Arizona Learn More

• Chef by Nature

  PHOENIX, ARIZONA
  June 18, 2010 2010 06 18

  Strasser Donation to Safeguard Conservancy's Network of Arizona Preserves and Priority Lands and Waters Learn More

• Conservancy and Partners Conserve the Historic Shield Ranch

  PHOENIX, ARIZONA
  June 30, 2010 2010 06 30

  A significant step in the protection of the Verde River through the acquisition of the historic Shield Ranch Learn More

How Art is Being Used to Fight Forest Fires

azfamily.com
Forests
February 12, 2013

You might call Arizona's forests some of mother nature's best works of art. Watch video

Kids Conserve Water

12 News Phoenix
Rivers & Lakes
December 17, 2012

Orangedale Jr. High Prep Academy students study the flow of water to make it more efficient. Watch video

Forest Thinning Could Prevent Mega Fires

CBS 5 Arizona
Forests
July 16, 2012

Patrick Graham from The Nature Conservancy talked about some of the solutions to help prevent some of these mega fires by thinning the forest. Watch video

By Mapping a River, Volunteers Take a Stake in Its Future

The New York Times
Rivers & Lakes
June 15, 2012

Dodging quicksand and rattlesnakes, Ted Mouras will spend Saturday morning walking along a five-mile stretch of a remote section of southeastern Arizona’s San Pedro River Basin in triple-digit heat for the annual wet/dry mapping of its water levels. Read story

Nature Conservancy Donates Land in Bear Canyon to County

Arizona Daily Star
Conservation Lands
May 09, 2012

The Nature Conservancy is donating 151 acres of scenic land in Bear Canyon to Pima County for conservation. Read story

Water-education Program Teaches Kids About Source of Life

The Arizona Republic
Rivers & Lakes
April 28, 2012

Wednesday's field day was part of a yearlong water-education program developed by the University of Arizona Cooperative Extension. The program is designed to help students learn about water, from its source in rivers and aquifers, to the taps in their homes and schools. Read story

Project WET at Orangedale Jr. Prep Academy

know99television

October 07, 2011

See Arizona's Project WET in action. Watch the video

Coalition has promising start

Arizona Republic

September 27, 2011

Just when the polarization and partisanship in Arizona are becoming as toxic as rattlesnake venom, a new coalition has come forward to find collaborative solutions to maintain our quality of life. Read the editorial

Kids and Nature

Tucson Morning Blend

September 01, 2011

The Conservancy's Tana Kappel talks about ways to get your kids outside, including a downloadable nature treasure hunt. Watch the clip

Thin our forests now

The Arizona Republic

August 05, 2011

The Nature Conservancy's Arizona State Director Patrick Graham writes in about why we need to help our forests now. Read the article

Canyon ecological haven left unscathed by Huachuca fire

Arizona Daily Star

July 11, 2011

Finely tuned firefighting strategies - and a touch of good fortune - kept a raging wildfire from torching one of the ecological gems of Southern Arizona: Ramsey Canyon. Read more

Fears mount as Wallow Fire nears Greer

The Arizona Republic

June 13, 2011

Over the past couple of years, about 9,000 acres of forest around Greer have been thinned by the White Mountain Stewardship Project. Read more

Conservancy Receives Smart Growth Legacy Award

Phoenix Business Journal
Leadership
January 27, 2011

The Nature Conservancy was cited for its work in “securing water for our future, restoring land health, guiding sustainable growth and building support and capacity for conservation.” Read more

Arizona Conservation Project Aims to Fight Fire, Save Forests

Arizona Daily Star
Forests
November 21, 2010

The White Mountain Stewardship Project aims to create healthier forests and new jobs. Learn more

Fish Get Fighting Chance

Arizona Daily Star
Rivers & Lakes
October 29, 2010

Federal and private biologists airlifted hundreds of imperiled fish to Conservancy property to give the fish a chance to make it in the wild. Learn more

State Director Bio

Learn more about The Nature Conservancy's Arizona State Director Pat Graham.

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