After months with almost no precipitation, the mountains above the canyon got a shock of rain and snow in early March. Cyr, ...

When desert ecosystems have been damaged or destroyed, how do we restore ecological functions, including those directly benefiting humans? Desert restoration is difficult, but possible. Aa Aa Aa ...

Invasive species in Arizona alter ecosystem balance and ... impact and how to prevent further expansion in the Sonoran Desert ecosystem: The goal is to minimize occurrences of invasive species ...

The endangered desert pupfish will be released into Lake Ayer on Wednesday by Arizona Game and Fish. The species has spent ...

Beyond the saguaros, an intricate web of life flourishes. Mesquite and palo verde trees provide shade and sustenance while blooming ocotillo and prickly pear cacti attract pollinators like ...

Those deals will protect more than 150 miles of rivers and streams in eastern Arizona and western New Mexico ... The BLM describes the area as a “year-round desert oasis” and “a very special riparian ...

Extending from the southeastern US states of Arizona, New Mexico and Texas deep into central Mexico, the Chihuahuan Desert offers a kaleidoscope ... the health of this all important cross-border ...

The BLM describes the area as a “year-round desert oasis” and “a very special riparian ecosystem abounding with plant and animal diversity.” “The BLM’s description of the area betrays its lack of ...