Pronatura Noroeste Honored with Gary T. Myers Bird Conservation Award
We are thrilled to announce that long-time SJV partner, Pronatura Noroeste, was honored as 2019 organizational recipient of the Gary T. Myers Award.
An Effective Alternative for Habitat Conservation
The Voluntary Conservation Areas program is a powerful tool that allows landowners to protect habitat, expanding the reach of land conservation efforts in Mexico.
Highways, Laws, and Birds
Did you know that birds are frequent victims of collisions with motor vehicles? Wildlands Network is a leader in the field of road ecology, which aims to understand and mitigate wildlife-vehicle collisions.
Conserving the Neotropical Migratory Birds of the SJV Region
The Neotropical Migratory Bird Conservation Act celebrates its 20th Anniversary this summer! Are you working on Neotropical bird conservation in the Sonoran Joint Venture region? Consider applying for a grant.
Fort Huachuca Sentinel Landscape Partnership
Through the Sentinel Landscapes Partnership, USDA, DoD, and DOI work with local partners to equip private landowners with the resources to carry out sustainable management practices.
A Red Knot’s Journey to Mexico’s Coastal Wetlands
Every year, an incredible journey binds the Arctic with the Sonoran Desert coasts 6,000 km away, where a network of beaches, estuaries, and wetlands provides some of the most important stopover and non-breeding habitat for migratory birds.
Supporting Cranes in the Arid Southwest
The Sonoran Joint Venture states of Arizona, California, Sonora, and Chihuahua are the second-most important geography for Western Greater Sandhill Cranes.
Molt Migration in the SJV Region
Until recently, the importance of stopover areas for molting birds has gotten little attention. The diverse habitat and seasonal food sources found in the SJV region make it invaluable for birds from throughout the continent to molt.
Fellow Travelers of Estero La Cruz
Birds arrive on their migratory journeys to Estero La Cruz in different time windows, creating a succession of diversity throughout the season.
A Little Habitat Goes a Long Way
The SoCal Urban Wildlife Refuge Partnership inspires a new generation of conservation stewards by bringing nature to people.
Creating Habitats at Home with Tucson Audubon Society
Help support birds and other wildlife through beautiful, water-saving, “naturescaping” with Habitat at Home, and create a yard that is a part of something bigger.
Birding as a Tool for Youth Environmental Stewardship
Birding in the urban environment makes nature accessible to youth in a way that allows them to appreciate the uniqueness of their community. It can also empower young people to advocate for nature and inspire others to do the same.
Arizona’s Urban Forests and Their Importance to Wildlife
As urban forests become more important to wildlife, potential for human-wildlife conflict can increase. The Tree Care for Birds and Other Wildlife Program was established to help reduce impacts to wildlife that can occur during tree maintenance.
Día del Jaguar: Celebrating Nature, Culture and Jaguars in Sonora
The jaguar is vital to its habitat in Sonora, Mexico. Conservation nonprofit Nature and Culture International and the local communities meet to discuss and get to know this majestic species with Día del Jaguar, a two-day festival celebrating jaguars and other endangered wildlife in the region.
Celebrating Tucson’s Unique Birds and Wildlife
The 10th annual Southeast Arizona Birding Festival will take place August 5-9, 2020 and is a celebration of our region’s exceptional birds and wildlife that come to new life during the monsoon season.
Festivals and Community: Possible Paths for Conservation
For many, the San Quintín Bay Bird Festival provides the first approach to knowledge, the first contact to the conservation work done by Terra Peninsular, and an opportunity to live a comprehensive, collaborative, and memorable community experience.
San Diego Bird Festival: Where Every Day is a Big Day
Celebrate the diverse birds and habitats of San Diego County at the San Diego Bird Festival taking place February 26-March 1, 2020.
Tracking a Secretive Marsh Bird through the Desert
With strong legs and large feet, rails are superbly adapted to their secretive, marshy habitat. Little did we know that these birds are also capable of migratory feats and using desert habitat, changing the game plan for species recovery efforts.
Habitat Prioritization Modelling for Yuma Ridgway’s Rail
With funding support from the SJV Awards Program, Audubon Arizona is leading the way to make including rail habitat a priority in conservation and development planning in the Phoenix area.
Research Needs for Light-footed Ridgway’s Rail Recovery
Ongoing recovery efforts for Light-footed Ridgway’s Rail include protecting and restoring salt marsh habitat and a captive breeding program, but coordination of research and conservation projects is needed across their range to address knowledge gaps and enhance effectiveness of management actions.