Day: June 21, 2024

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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

June, 2024  Welcome teachers! We have welcomed 13 teachers from 6 school districts to our 3rd summer of BIORETS Santa Cruz River! We have spent time along the Santa Cruz measuring turtles, identifying riparian plants, and observing the impact of reclaimed water on the river. We also welcomed many of our community partners to present to…Continue Reading Dispatches from the Santa Cruz River

Learn more about the efforts to create a Santa Cruz River Urban National Wildlife Refuge in Tucson.  An urban national wildlife refuge designation protects crucial green space, improves and maintains wildlife habitat connectivity, ensures equitable access to the river and surrounding landscape for local communities, and honors the rich cultural and historical connections to the…Continue Reading Santa Cruz River Urban National Wildlife Refuge

The Santa Cruz River has been ranked as the fourth most endangered river by American Rivers. Every year, American Rivers releases a list of most endangered rivers, and their threats. The threat to the Santa Cruz is water scarcity.  The Santa Cruz River was once a desert oasis that was dried up and polluted for decades…Continue Reading Fourth Most Endangered River