(This is a part of a series of gleanings from the history of CRC’s 30 years of work; additional posts available here.)
In 2008, the Chiricahua Mountains were formally recognized as a Globally Important Bird Area by the National Audubon Society, in large measure thanks to the efforts of CRC Board Member Helen Snyder.
(This is a part of a series of gleanings from the history of CRC’s 30 years of work; additional posts available here.) In 2014, CRC participated as authors and artists in the creation of the award-winning book Cave Creek Canyon: Revealing the Heart of Arizona’s Chiricahua Mountains, which was co-edited by Wynne Brown, current CRC President,…
(This is a part of a series of gleanings from the history of CRC’s 30 years of work; additional posts available here.) In March 2002, CRC commented on problems raised by the USFS proposal to control manzanita. Their plan was to eliminate 85% or more of the manzanita on 10 sites, covering 9,000 acres in…
In 1990, the Portal Mining Action Coalition undertook the battle to prevent the transformation of Portal and surrounding areas into a gold-mining operation. The outcome of that battle? Through legislation spearheaded by Congressman Jim Kolbe, our Arizona Congressional delegation supported and then passed in both Houses the 1993 Cave Creek Protection Act to protect this…
(This is a part of a series of gleanings from the history of CRC’s 30 years of work; additional posts available here.) Recognizing the community value of Heritage Days––founded and organized by Kim Vacariu––CRC has been pleased to give financial support to the event, starting about 10 years ago. CRC Board Members have participated in Heritage…
(This is a part of a series of gleanings from the history of CRC’s 30 years of work; additional posts available here.) In April 2021, CRC, after much deliberation, opposed the proposal to develop the South Fork Day Use Area. Our concerns: This proposal violated the Coronado National Forest Plan in several respects. Most importantly, the…
(This is a part of a series of gleanings from the history of CRC’s 30 years of work; additional posts available here.) In 1998, the Forest Service, Arizona Department of Game and Fish, New Mexico Department of Game and Fish, Arizona State University, and the owners of El Coronado Ranch began a project to restore…
