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Habitat Restoration Projects at Tucson Audubon
Current Habitat Restoration Projects North Simpson Farm, along the lower Santa Cruz River northwest of Tucson and Marana Esperanza Ranch, along the Santa Cruz River south of Tucson, between Tubac and Amado Martin Farm, along the lower Santa Cruz River northwest of Tucson and Marana, just upstream from the Simpson site Volunteer Days - Fall/Winter 2007/2008 Tucson Audubon takes birds seriously. That's why along with watching them, teaching about them, and conserving their habitat, we restore their habitat too! Tucson Audubon's conservation focus is on riparian areas. Ninety-five percent of the riparian habitat in southeast Arizona has been lost in the last 100 years. A large number of bird species that are on the Audubon Watchlist (of vulnerable bird species) are ones that depend on riparian areas. Tucson Audubon habitat restoration projects have largely focused on degraded riparian habitat, or new riparian habitat that is developing along effluent-dominated waterways like the lower Santa Cruz River. They use standard habitat restoration techniques and native Sonoran Desert plant species, as well as adding innovative methods from the field of Permaculture. All Tucson Audubon habitat restoration sites are posted no trespassing, and access is only possible during official Tucson Audubon events, or by special arrangement. If you would like to learn more about our habitat restoration projects and how you can volunteer, explore the links above or contact Kendall Kroesen, Manager of Habitat Restoration Projects, (520) 206-9900. Bird questions? Check Birding | General questions? Contact: Tucson Audubon Society | Webmaster: Email This page was updated on 12/04/06 |