Sunset Creek Walk at Rio Vista Natural Resources Park – July 2025
The River Run Network's July creek walk featured a partnership with Mike Shaw from Hawk Watch International. A group of sixteen attendees enjoyed a sunset stroll through one of Tucson's few designated Natural Resources Parks, learning about how the natural state of the park helps support the health of the Rillito River floodplain and a variety of wildlife, including native birds of prey.
Initiated Arizona's Statewide Beaver Working Group – April 2025
WMG, along with partner agencies and organization initiated a working group to collaborate to advance beaver-related restoration efforts and beaver management in Arizona
17 Post-Assisted Log Structures Built – 2024
We constructed 17 PALS (post-assisted log structures) along the Babocomari River. PALS mimic beaver dams, helping to slow and infiltrate water flow and restore the river habitat.
23 Miles of Cattle Fence Line Monitored – 2024
We prepped for beaver re-introduction in Cienega Creek by monitoring 23 miles of cattle fence line to ensure it is working effectively.
66 Acres of Arundo Removal – 2024
In 2024, volunteers removed invasive and water-thirsty arundo donax from 66 acres of the Tanque Verde Creek, creating space and resources for native vegetation to re-establish itself.
8 Years of Flow365 Monitoring – 2024
In 2024, we completed our eighth year of community science flow monitoring in the Santa Cruz Watershed. Read our annual Flow Reports to see what's been happening in our streams and rivers.
4243 River Run Network Members – 2024
2024 brought us to a total of 4243 River Run Network members!
