A Landscape Quilt and a Noxious Invader (Bulletin 8)
In this issue, we focus on two contributions from Julia Fonseca of Madrean Resources, LLC: one on the history of land use at Rio Vista and the other on stinknet, an invasive plant . . .
What Kind of Park Lover Are You?
Rio Vista trails need your help. We all know that the existing trail network in Rio Vista Natural Resource Park is inadequate to meet the needs of both the wild . . .
Tucson Parks and Recreation’s Next Steps for the Rio Vista Master Plan
On Friday, Tucson Parks and Recreation project manager Tom Fisher sent us a copy of a PowerPoint presentation on next steps for implementation of the Rio Vista master plan. He asked . . .
Thank You for Contributing to Conservation at Rio Vista!
Our heartfelt thanks to the wonderful members of the Rio Vista community who made financial gifts to Friends of Rio Vista through Arizona Gives. Because of your generosity, we’ll be moving . . .
Arizona Gives Day is Tuesday April 4
And Friends of Rio Vista is participating! We know how much you care about protecting and enhancing the natural assets of Rio Vista Natural Resource Park. Since 2019, Friends of Rio Vista . . .
Mayor and Council Approve Rio Vista Master Plan
Good news! At their meeting last night, Tucson Mayor and Council approved the Rio Vista Natural Resource Park master plan. This approval is the last hurdle for the master plan; now . . .
Friends of Rio Vista is Now Online! (Bulletin 7)
In this issue, we focus on two new developments in our ability to bring Rio Vista’s wild and human communities together: the launch of our new website and online donations. . . .
Rio Vista Master Plan Approved
On December 28, the Tucson Parks and Recreation Commission voted unanimously to approve the revised master plan for Rio Vista Natural Resource Park. As you probably know, the revised plan was different . . .
Revised Rio Vista Master Plan
We hope that all of you had a good Thanksgiving holiday, with time to get outside for a long draft of natural beauty. We’re grateful to you for caring so . . .
You Spoke Up for Rio Vista — Thank You!
Thank you to the 154 individuals who signed on to the Friends of Rio Vista position statement advocating against the proposal to install a dog park at Rio Vista. Thank you to . . .