Sonoran Institute

The goal of the Desert Rivers Initiative is to ensure that the Upper Santa Cruz and Colorado rivers, which flow through Arizona and Mexico, are maintained and restored with water flows and habitat that sustain a diversity of wildlife and resilient human communities in the face of climate change. The Sonoran Institute will work to preserve and enhance river flows, ensure that water is used for the environment and community well-being, and build a broad base of support for river conservation and restoration.