Reshaping the Santa Cruz

In order to restore the Santa Cruz River, invasive plants must continuously be removed to mitigate their impact on native plants and local biodiversity. Tony Figueroa, an invasive plant program manager with the Tucson Bird Alliance is working hard with his team to remove invasive plants, like buffelgrass. They have already removed tens of acres of invasives and are continuously monitoring and treating the river corridor to reshape the river's future.

"“Every little action adds up,” Figueroa said. “If you pull one plant, you’ve stopped an invasion.”

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