Resource Hub
Welcome to the CAZCA Resource Hub. We’ve gathered resources developed by CAZCA and as a part of the CACA partnerships and working groups, and resources available from our partners and collaborating organizations.
If you have a resource you would like to add, please email cazca at dbg.org.
The Arizona We Want: A Decade Ahead
The voices of Arizonans, and what they want, matter. In The Arizona We Want: The Decade Ahead, the Center for the Future of Arizona shares data and insights about what we
learned from the 2020 Gallup Arizona Survey. The results show that, as Arizonans, we agree on much more than we disagree and that we want the same things, including a strong education system, quality affordable healthcare, sustainable practices that protect our quality of life and equity for all people.
Plants of Maricopa County- an Introductory Guide to Common, Unusual, and Problematic Species of the Sonoran Desert
This pocket guide introduces novice and expert naturalists alike to a diverse variety of native and non-native plant species that occur within Maricopa County. Spanning nearly 6,000,000 miles, Maricopa County sits in the northeastern reaches of the Sonoran Desert, a singular and fascinating place on the planet, rich in diversity of people, landscapes, flora, and fauna.
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Sonoran Seed Collaborative Final Report
The Sonoran Seed Collaborative (SSC) is a partnership of the Central Arizona Conservation Alliance (CAZCA), Arizona Columbine Garden Club (ACGC), Arizona Native Plant Society (ANPS), Tovrea Carraro Society (TCS), the City of Phoenix, and the Desert Botanical Garden (DBG) with the goal of increasing the availability of native plant materials for restoration projects in Maricopa County, Arizona. This report covers project activities and lessons learned from November 2019 through July 2020.
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Desert Invaders in the Sonoran Desert
Invasive species outcompete native desert species, which local wildfire depend on for food and habitat. Invasive species also create fuel for wildfires. Here is a list of 7 of the most common desert invaders in the Sonoran Desert with a picture, name, and description. If you see any of these, pull them, bag them, and trash them!
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2025 Trails Plan- AZ State Parks and Trails
Check out the newly updated 2025 Trails Plan put out by Arizona State Parks and Trails! In it you will find key research findings and shared priorities as well as Arizona trail management priorities and much more!
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Scottsdale Fire Department Warns for Last Season’s Fire Danger
In 2020, the Scottsdale Fire Department released some information warning residents of the summer fire risk, even after a relatively green spring. Even a few years later, their guidance for community members to protect their properties from wildfire is still relevant; homeowners can revisit this list at any time to help minimize fire risk.
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Wildland and natural area open space – Scottsdale
Creating defensible space around your home is one of the most important and effective steps you can take to protect you, your family and your home from wildfire. Read on to learn some top tips for fire prevention.
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