Aquatic Oasis: Conserving and restoring habitat for desert fish, insects and amphibians to thrive

Aquatic and riparian ecosystems across Arizona and the Southwest support a magnificent diversity of species uniquely adapted to challenging desert conditions. However, despite their resilience to such environmental conditions, human activity has threatened these sanctuaries throughout the past century.

To help protect these extraordinary creatures, researchers and educators at the University of Arizona are raising awareness of the presence and wonder of desert aquatic ecosystems and the creative measures being taken to revitalize these areas around Tucson.

Continue reading about the work of Michael Bogan and Scott Bonar.