Sonoran Institute

Today starts our second Border Growing Water Smart Workshop in Mexicali! We look forward to bringing the communities of Calexico and Mexicali together to plan for a resilient water future! Join us after at Wendlandt Tasting Room to learn about the work we do throughout the #coloradoriverbasin

Our Colorado River Delta Program director, Enrique Villegas was featured in the Sea of Cortez summit talking about our Mexicali Fluye project alongside other environmental projects that are helping transform Baja California! Please note this article is in Spanish https://lnkd.in/gANAPuZC

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, in collaboration with the Santa Cruz River Refuge Coalition, has developed and approved a Landscape Conservation Design (LCD) that, in addition to proposing an urban partnership program in Tucson, Arizona, proposes the development of a core conservation footprint including the potential for a new National Wildlife Refuge along the Santa Cruz River. This LCD was a partnership-driven effort and illustrates the long-term value of working with partners to develop a better understanding of the opportunities for conservation in this landscape, with insight from leaders of the coalition of 50 organizations. “We envision these parcels forming a ‘string of pearls’ of open space reflecting the ecology, Indigenous history, and culture of the communities in which they exist,” says Luke Cole, Director of the Sonoran Institute's Santa Cruz River Program. “This would represent the platinum level of landscape protection.” We are proud to be a part of this coalition and to see the fruits of this community led effort! Learn more here: https://lnkd.in/g2sUTCef

PBS asks, "Who Killed the Colorado River?" in this special. Along the way they interview our restoration specialist, Tomas Rivas, who discusses hope in the Colorado River Delta and what we are doing to revive this precious river. https://lnkd.in/g3jDgJSW

Apply for Growing Water Smart Metrics support! Applications are due October 31 at 5PM MT. If your organization has an interest in better quantifying the integration of water and land use planning, we encourage you to apply. The Sonoran Institute and Brendle Group are seeking water providers and/or communities in #Colorado that are interested in using metrics to track progress and impact of integrated water and land use in their community. Selected participants will receive 12 months of custom assistance (up to 150 hours) from Sonoran Institute and Brendle Group to calculate one or metrics from the Growing Water Smart Metrics guidebook. Additional information can be found at: https://lnkd.in/d2grPbp

We're hiring for our Santa Cruz River Program! Manage projects in the Santa Cruz River program including our Nogales Living River Report, monitoring our trash traps, grants, and community engagement along the river! Check it out and our other open positions today: https://lnkd.in/gDMPrMg5

We are #hiring for two #director positions -- one with our Growing Water Smart team and the other with our marketing and development team. The director of the Growing Water Smart program oversees the design and implementation of #workshops, budget, and metrics programs. Director is also the lead in cultivating donors, partners, consultants, and sponsors for the program. The senior director of #development and #marketing leads our fundraising and outreach efforts to generate resources and brand recognition for the Sonoran Institute. If you or someone you know is passionate about #conservation work and making a difference for the communities in the Colorado River Basin, apply today! https://lnkd.in/gDMPrMg5

We are #hiring. Know anyone who might be interested in helping us grow our organization? Share this opportunity with them, please!

WE ARE HIRING!

WE ARE HIRING! If you are or know of someone who is a great fit for Sonoran Institute and a great addition to our Growing Water Smart Team or Finance and Administration Team, apply today! The job descriptions can be accessed via our website: https://lnkd.in/gDMPrMg5