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Proposal to Expand Saguaro National Park and Conduct an Assessment of Adjacent Landshot!

31.07.2006

Proposal to Expand Saguaro National Park (Rincon Mountain District and
Tucson Mountain District) and Conduct an Assessment of Adjacent Lands

New Saguaro National Park Superintendenthot!

01.05.2009

davidson_canyon_info_list_of_cummulative_impacts_by_empire-fagan_coalitionhot!

21.08.2009

This document was created by the Empire-Fagan Coalition. It includes information about Davidson Canyon, the proposed mine by CalPortland in Davidson Canyon, and the potential Cummulative Impacts.

buffelgrass_training_announcementhot!

26.05.2009

2010_saguaro_census_volunteer_job_descriptionhot!

15.09.2009

Saguaro National Park is seeking volunteer individuals and groups to conduct our 2010 Saguaro Census from October 2009 through April 2010.

mckee_and_tillman_sentencedhot!

07.01.2010

CACTUS POACHERS SENTENCED TO FEDERAL PRISON FOR THEFT OF SAGUAROS, Press Release

111th_written_testimony_requirementshot!

01.04.2010

Instructions to provide written testimony to the Subcommittee on National Parks, Forests, and Public Lands regarding the public field hearing in Tucson entitled "Losing Ground: The War on Buffelgrass in the Sonoran Desert" - Due April 8, 2010.

road_repair_work_update__snp_press_release_10-28

18.05.2010

Tucson, AZ – Officials at Saguaro National Park today provided an update on road resurfacing work underway in the park’s east and west districts.

Road Repair Work Update 2 at SNP_10-30

01.06.2010

Work had been delayed on the east district's Cactus Forest Drive, but will resume on Wednesday, June 2^nd.

9th Annual Roasted Chile Festival_Vendor Flyer

06.08.2010

More information on becoming a Vendor at the 9th Annual Roasted Chile Festival Saturday, September 18th 9am to 3pm!

9th Annual Roasted Chile Festival_Vendor Application

06.08.2010

Sign-Up TODAY to Become a Vendor at the 9th Annual Roasted Chile Festival Saturday, September 18th 9am to 3pm - LIMITED SPACE AVAILABLE!

9th Annual Roasted Chile Festival Flyer

06.08.2010

September 18th from 9am to 3pm for fresh roasted green chilies, chile ristas, locally grown fresh produce, artisans, fresh hot food, a beer garden, and live music !

August Special Interpretive Programs_SNP Press Release_10-39

06.08.2010

Saguaro National Park is offering special programs this summer that explore the park's wonderful natural and cultural history. Come along on a naturalist-led evening walk in the park, or join a local expert for a presentation in one of our visitor centers. Programs are offered at both the east and west districts. Interpretive programs are free, but park entrance fees apply. Program schedules are subject to change - call the visitor centers for schedule updates or for reservations. Find out what special programs are being offered in your area...

Herbicide Use to Control Buffelgrass_SNP Press Release_10-36

06.08.2010

The park plans to treat approximately 50 miles of roadway and 450 acres of wilderness in both the Tucson Mountains and Rincon Mountains during the next 3 months beginning in mid-July. No public closures are anticipated. An area is safe to enter as soon as the herbicide dries, which is about 30 minutes after application. A blue dye will be mixed with the spray to mark plants that have been treated. In the backcountry, water containers have been distributed by mules and helicopters for use by spray crews; if found please do not disturb. Read more...

Burn Closures Lifted_SNP Press Release_10-35

06.08.2010

Tucson, AZ - On June 26th the Mica Mountain Prescribed Burn was successfully completed. 114 acres were burned at the 8,000 foot site atop the Rincon Mountains. Crews have been patrolling and mopping up hot spots in the burned area, and it is now safe to reopen most trails in the area.

Fire officials had hoped to burn additional areas, but unfavorable weather and environmental conditions placed the burn outside its prescription parameters. Read more...