Our River Heritage: The Story of Tucson’s Rivers and our Future Legacy

In this virtual event, learn about the rich heritage of our arroyos, creeks, and rivers and the value that water holds for the peoples of Southern Arizona. In particular, we acknowledge the indigenous communities that have respected and stewarded our rivers for thousands of years and the Pascua Yaqui, Tohono O’odham, and Latino communities that continue to steward the rivers today. We will share what our rivers used to be like, our current connections to the rivers, and how we can shape a better future for our watershed. WMG’s Executive Director, Lisa Shipek, will share WMG's 50-year vision and community actions to restore our rivers and practical ways you can help us get there. She will be joined by two guest presenters, Josefina Cardenas with Barrio Kroeger Lane and David Tenario with the San Xavier District of the Tohono O'odham Nation, who will share the rich history and their communities’ connections to the river.

This event is organized through WMG’s River Run Network. If you are not yet a member, we will add you to the Network when you register for this event.  RRN membership is free and includes a biweekly email with invitations to creek walks, family education events, river clean-ups, restoration workshops, and advocacy events to help restore our heritage of flowing rivers.