SIMPSON FARM BY: KHUSHARTINI KAMARULZAMAN ANAHI BOJORQUEZ

♣ Santa Cruz River Habitat Restoration Projects ♣ Located on both sides of the Santa Cruz River

“improve the wildlife riparian habitat”

 annual temperature: * the hottest : 120 F * the coolest : 16 F  got support from: *the Arizona Water Protection Fund, *the U.S. Corps of Engineers *the U.S. Corps of Engineers *the City of Tucson *the City of Tucson

 A dry platform  late 19th century: *the river was still flowing *an active watercourse that served  the region's agricultural needs

Late 1940’s - riparian vegetation growing along the bank Late 1940’s - riparian vegetation growing along the bank Earth dividers were built about feet high “after recent big flood” Earth dividers were built about feet high “after recent big flood”

The once mighty Santa Cruz River is seen here as a relatively small flow of water from effluent from the Tucson’s sewage treatment plants. Some vegetation is still seen along the course of the Santa Cruz river. Pictures taken on March 11 th, 2004

Santa Cruz River Basin

Planting trees around the site Planting trees around the site Earth dividers Earth dividers Get rid of factors affecting vegetation Get rid of factors affecting vegetation Habitat Habitat Wildlife Wildlife

“Pole Planting Volunteer Day” “Pole Planting Volunteer Day” “Plant a tree help a bird” “Plant a tree help a bird” Promotes: Promotes: *Community Involvement *Community Involvement *Restoration of site *Restoration of site

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