(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.
Last week, the Portal-Rodeo Hiking Group hiked to John Long Canyon, a very special place. The group saw mature Apache, Chihuahuan and some Ponderosa pine trees, as well as Douglas Fir, several oak species, Madrone and Sycamore trees and a golden eagle, ravens, a mountain lion, turkeys, and many deer. This is a very special…
(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 fall 1995, CRC commented on mineral exploration in Jordan Canyon in the northern Dragoon Mountains. Major points, which we raised, concerned revegetation plans and potential impact on archaeological sites. Forest Service archaeologist Bill Gillespie discovered a new archaeological site along a new road route, which was needed to reach one of the drill sites….
(This is a part of a series of gleanings from the history of CRC’s 30 years of work; additional posts available here.) In February and November 2014, CRC President Wynne Brown participated in a “Help Shape the Future of Outdoor Recreation in the Sky Islands” workshop at the request of then-Douglas District Ranger Kevin Warner that…
(This is a part of a series of gleanings from the history of CRC’s 30 years of work; additional posts available here.) From 1998 through 2000, CRC’s newsletters reported to members on drought, wildfires, and the new USFS fire management standards, which allowed the Forest Service to let natural fires burn, as long as critical…
(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,…
