The Alliance Insider
In this Issue: New Greenprint Demo, Wildfire Information, Partner News and more
Explore the New Greenprint Demo
The Greenprint is a free, online natural infrastructure viewer that can help bridge the information gap between various sectors and facilitate the inclusion of natural resource data in decision-making. Watch the new webinar and explore the tool!

While there are many kinds of data included in the Greenprint, this tool offers particular insight into lands valuable for habitat connectivity, protecting water resources, and addressing both heat vulnerability and equitable access to open spaces. This mapping tool was designed collaboratively with the Trust for Public Land, the Nature Conservancy, Arizona Game and Fish Department, and Sonoran Institute.
Progress and Updates
2022 Learning Lab Poll

To best serve the partnership, we are looking to host Learning Labs in 2022 as professional development and networking opportunities.

We want your input about topic ideas for the learning labs and workshops. To contribute, please complete this brief poll.
Wildfire regimes in Arizona

What are wildfire regimes? How is the Sonoran Desert impacted by fire?

Dr. Molly Hunter from the University of Arizona discusses different types of wildfire regimes, how climate change is impacting local ecosystems, and how agencies adapt and manage both good and bad fire.
White Tanks Mountain Conservancy Survey

What draws you to outdoor recreational activities?

Take this two minute survey about this natural area by the White Tank Mountains Conservancy and support their work to conserve and showcase the value of the White Tank Mountains in central Arizona.
Desert Botanical Garden Conservation Award

Nominations are now open for the 2021 Desert Botanical Garden Conservation Award. Every year we seek your help in choosing a conservation champion from Arizona to celebrate. Submit your nominations before Aug. 27.
AZ Conservation Districts Summer Conference

Participate in the 2021 Arizona Association of Conservation Districts Summer Conference. This event will be a great networking and professional development opportunity, bringing people together around the importance of conservation, while facilitating exciting collaboration.
McDowell Sonoran: 2021 Invasive Species Update

Watch the McDowell Sonoran Conservancy annual Invasive Species Update, including management techniques.

Staff and stewards discuss the goals of their work, lessons learned and why these projects are important for protecting the larger region and Sonoran Desert.
CAZCA Project Updates
Desert Defenders: Raising Awareness

Wildfire season is in full swing but there are plenty of ways to prevent further blazes, like recreating responsibly, trimming and removing weeds around your property, and raising awareness about the affects of fires to native habitats and human environments.

The Desert Defenders, with the help of Desert Botanical Garden, have created awesome graphics and a toolkit to help raise awareness on invasive plant species and the impact of wildfires about the Sonoran Desert.

Does your organization fight against invasive plants like buffelgrass? Share these important messages on social media to inform the community and cultivate support towards the protection of our natural areas.
July EcoQuest: Oleander Occurrence

This month EcoQuest is all about mapping oleander plants!

Participate and help us find where this exotic plant may be may be taking up valuable local habitat that could otherwise benefit pollinators, ecosystems and people.
EcoQuestions with Carianne Campbell

For this EcoQuestions on July 20 we hear from Carianne Campbell, founder of Strategic Habitat Enhancements. She will speak about native plant gardening and the importance of creating effective habitat for wildlife and pollinators in neighborhoods.
Share Your Events

We know there are many wonderful events and opportunities happening in the area. As we have adapted to virtual gatherings this past year, we invite you to share your upcoming events with us.

Fill out the simple form below and we will share your events and opportunities through our website and on social media.