Month: June 2024

April 16, 2024 Hayleigh Evans/Arizona Republic The Santa Cruz River is the fourth-most endangered river in America, according to American Rivers’ 2024 rankings.  The river conservation nonprofit released its annual America’s Most Endangered Rivers list Tuesday to call attention to 10 of the most at-risk rivers and streams due to drought, pollution and climate change. …Continue Reading Arizona’s Santa Cruz River is the fourth-most endangered waterway

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For the first time in 110 years, the longfin dace will swim in the waters of downtown Tucson. Source: Arizona Public Media Learn more about how a stretch of a long-dry river bed in the heart of Tucson was reborn. Source: Arizona Public Media Meet Dr. Michael Bogan and Dr. Drew Eppehimer and learn about ecology and microplastics in…Continue Reading Santa Cruz River Videos

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For information on how to use The Chuck Huckelberry Loop to visit the Santa Cruz River and Tucson washes, visit the Pima County Chuck Huckelberry Loop page. You will find the most current map of The Loop on the right hand side of the page and a list of the many parks along the path.  For additional…Continue Reading Visit via The Chuck Huckelberry Loop Bike Path

The video tour of the Santa Cruz River is under construction but check out the Santa Cruz River videos on this site….Continue Reading Virtual River Tour

There are many different ways to get involved in service projects on the Santa Cruz River. You can start with checking our Santa Cruz River Events page to see if something is currently scheduled.  To learn more about getting involved in river-based and other clean-up projects, visit the Tucson Clean and Beautiful website. Reconciliation on the River offers monthly Santa…Continue Reading River Clean Up and Invasive Species Removal

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Follow the links below to find out where to park, bike, and walk along the Santa Cruz River. Sites are listed north to south. If your favorite place along the river is missing, let us know and we will add it. Remember, always bring water, a hat, sunscreen, and follow all signage regarding parking and…Continue Reading Where to visit the Santa Cruz

These resources will help you plan a visit to the Santa Cruz River, whether it is for a morning bird walk, a bike ride on The Loop, or a virtual visit.  Visiting the river Visiting the Santa Cruz River is easy whether you are walking, biking, or driving. Field Trips The Santa Cruz River is…Continue Reading Visit the Santa Cruz River