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Friends of the Desert #49
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Two surveys are looking for your input on floodplain and stormwater management! - August 16, 2019
There are currently two open public surveys that are looking for your input! 1. Pima County is looking for your input on floodprone areas near where you live and work. “The survey only takes a few minutes,” Floodplain Management Division Manager Brian Jones said. “People know of some high-risk spots for flooding and erosion in […]
New report on I-11 calls it a “white elephant” and “unnecessary” - August 14, 2019
On August 8, 2019, the Center for American Progress released a new report on the proposed Interstate 11 as part of its “White Elephant Watch” series, which “profiles projects that demonstrates the failures of the current U.S. policy approach to transportation infrastructure.” This report provides a detailed analysis of this proposed project, including a point-by-point […]
Pima County releases Aquatic Species Management Plan - August 5, 2019
In July 2019, as part of the continued implementation of their Multi-Species Habitat Conservation Plan (MSCP), Pima County released a new Aquatic Species Management Plan. According to Pima County Environmental Planning Manager, Julia Fonseca: “The Plan identifies opportunities for releasing target species on County-managed conservation lands where they do not currently occur. The Plan inventoried […]
Monitoring results from the Tangerine Road wildlife crossings - July 25, 2019
Did you know that there are now five wildlife underpasses under Tangerine Road? As part of a larger project to improve Tangerine Road, five existing drainage structures were enhanced and improved to better accommodate safe wildlife movement across this popular roadway. This is a cost-effective way to increase connectivity across roadways that is less […]