San Pedro Riparian National Conservation Area
The San Pedro Riparian National Conservation Area (NCA) contains nearly 57,000 acres of public land in Cochise County, Arizona, between the international border and St. David, Arizona. The riparian area, where some 40 miles of the upper San Pedro River meanders, was designated by Congress as a Riparian National Conservation Area on November 18, 1988. The primary purpose for the special designation is to protect and enhance the desert riparian ecosystem, a rare remnant of what was once an extensive network of similar riparian systems throughout the American Southwest. One of the most important riparian areas in the United States, the San Pedro River runs through the Chihuahuan Desert and the Sonoran Desert in southeastern Arizona. The river’s stretch is home to more than 80 species of mammals, two native species and several introduced species of fish, more than 40 species of amphibians and reptiles, and 100 species of breeding birds. It also provides invaluable habitat for 250 species of migrant and wintering birds and contains archaeological sites representing the remains of human occupation from 13,000 years ago. The area provides opportunities for wildlife viewing including birdwatching, picnicking, primitive camping, pre-historic and historic site visiting, hunting, hiking, fishing, biking, horseback riding, guided hikes, interpretive site visitation, and weekend children’s programs. Parking, interpretive kiosks and trailheads are located at Fairbank, Murry Springs, San Pedro House, Land Corral, Terrenate, Millville and Hereford Bridge. Parking and trailheads are also available at Hereford Road, Charleston Road, Palominas, Terrenate, Escapule and Lehner. The Friends of the San Pedro lead regularly scheduled guided walks.
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San Pedro Riparian
The San Pedro Riparian National Conservation Area (San Pedro Riparian NCA) contains nearly 57,000 acres (23,000 ha) of public land in Cochise County, Arizona, between the international border with Mexico and St. David, Arizona. The riparian area, where some 40 miles (64 km) of the upper San Pedro River meanders, was designated by Congress as a Riparian National Conservation Area on November 18, 1988.
One of the most important riparian areas in the United States, the San Pedro River runs through the Chihuahuan and Sonoran Desert transition zone in southeastern Arizona. The river's stretch in the southern San Pedro Valley is home to 84 species of mammals, 14 species of fish, 41 species of reptiles and amphibians, and 100 species of breeding birds. It also provides invaluable habitat for 250 species of migrant and wintering birds and contains archaeological sites representing the remains of human occupation from 13,000 years ago.
In addition to protecting the San Pedro River's rare ecosystem for future generations, the BLM also works to stabilize and preserve several historic buildings and structures located throughout much of the San Pedro Riparian NCA, including those of the Fairbank Historic Townsite, the Little Boquillas Ranch and the San Pedro House. The San Pedro House is located along the river to the east of Sierra Vista and is a fully restored historic ranch house dating to the 1930s. It is now used as a visitor center and bookstore for the San Pedro Riparian NCA.
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The San Pedro Riparian National Conservation Area (San Pedro Riparian NCA) contains nearly 57,000 acres (23,000 ha) of public land in Cochise County, Arizona, between the international border with Mexico and St. David, Arizona. The riparian area, where some 40 miles (64 km) of the upper San Pedro River meanders, was designated by Congress as a Riparian National Conservation Area on November 18, 1988..One of the most important riparian areas in the United States, the San Pedro River runs through the Chihuahuan and Sonoran Desert transition zone in southeastern Arizona. The river's stretch in the southern San Pedro Valley is home to 84 species of mammals, 14 species of fish, 41 species of reptiles and amphibians, and 100 species of breeding birds. It also provides invaluable habitat for 250 species of migrant and wintering birds and contains archaeological sites representing the remains of human occupation from 13,000 years ago.In addition to protecting the San Pedro River's rare ecosystem for future generations, the BLM also works to stabilize and preserve several historic buildings and structures located throughout much of the San Pedro Riparian NCA, including those of the Fairbank Historic Townsite, the Little Boquillas Ranch and the San Pedro House. The San Pedro House is located along the river to the east of Sierra Vista and is a fully restored historic ranch house dating to the 1930s. It is now used as a visitor center and bookstore for the San Pedro Riparian NCA.
San Pedro River is last riparian habitat in Arizona
(ARIZONA HIGHWAYS TV) - The San Pedro River begins in Mexico and flows into Arizona. It supports the Cottonwood Willow Forest in southern Arizona.
San Pedro Riparian 8/ 31/ 2016
The San Pedro Riparian National Conservation Area is located 6 miles east of Sierra Vista, Arizona. From Tucson, take Interstate 10 east 40 miles to State Highway 90. Follow the highway south through Huachuca City to Fry Boulevard in Sierra Vista, AZ. Follow this street for six miles east until you reach the San Pedro House. The San Pedro House, a 1930’s-era converted ranch house, serves as a bookstore and visitor center.
he San Pedro River is subject to seasonal flooding, and summer monsoons are common. Birdwatching is best in the spring and fall.
The Shrinking San Pedro River
It is one of the most ecologically rich places on Earth. It harbors the highest diversity of mammals in the United States and the second highest in the world. In southern Arizona, the San Pedro river flows north from Mexico across the U.S. border. And with it flows a stunning variety of life.
The San Pedro riparian corridor is such a huge influence on migratory patterns for all kinds of animals but especially birds, said Randy Serraglio of Center for biological Diversity. For the entire continental United States it's a very precious place.
But like many desert rivers the San Pedro has lost a good deal of its flow because the ground water pumping in the area has drawn down the water table. Expanding industry and development in nearby Sierra Vista and the Fort Huachuca Army installation are the biggest users of water in the region. As more water is pumped from underground, less water makes it to the river itself. As a result the river is shrinking.
Along with a diminishing water supply laws designed to protect the river's many threatened and endangered species, and by extension the San Pedro itself were recently relaxed for the sake of local industry.
The Renzi Rider as the legislation was called exempts Fort Huachuca and the surrounding community of Sierra Vista from the requirements of the endangered species act. Activist hope to reverse the exemption but for now, without laws that would ensure adequate water flow, community members are doing what they can to preserve this disappearing natural resource.
450 CFS San Pedro River Flood Charleston Gauge Near Sierra Vista, AZ Arizona
7/21/2011 around ~13:00hrs 1.5 inches of rain at this gauge ( Video taken north of the Charleston Bridge, Sierra Vista, AZ. 450 cubic feet per second
San Pedro River Trail
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San Pedro River Trail is a 29.8 mile moderately trafficked loop trail located near Sierra Vista, Arizona that features a river and is rated as moderate. The trail offers a number of activity options and is accessible year-round.
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Coatis on the San Pedro River
Coatis, or coatimundi, are tropical mammals related to raccoons. Though rarely seen, they live along the San Pedro River in southern Arizona. The two troupes in this video are made up of females and young. Males are typically solitary. Videos were recorded while searching for Gray Hawk nests.
SR 90/San Pedro River Bridge Replacement Project (December 2012)
San Pedro River Water Monitoring
On April 19, two Humphrey Fellows, Andreza Andrade (Brazil) and Chen Hao (China), had the opportunity to participate in the water monitoring organized by the Water Sentinels Program from Sierra Club-Grand Canyon Chapter. The activity took place at south of Sierra Vista (AZ), close to border with Mexico. The San Pedro flows from Mexico to the United State and it is one of the few rivers in Arizona that has not been dammed. It is extremely important for the wild life, its edges is the most important places for bird watching in the country.
More information about the Arizona Water Sentinels Program
Mountain Lions along the San Pedro River
Wildlife Navigation along the San Pedro River
Huachuca Mtns hike 29 jun 12
We took a hike today to check out an overlook on the ridge between Carr Canyon and Miller Canyon in the Huachuca Mtns, Arizona. Recorded on June 29, 2012 using a Flip Video camera.
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Bed and Braekfast in Hereford Arizona
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Hike to Charleston Ruins 2013
Angel with her son Josh and daughter Kat playing in the San Pedro river on a sunny Saturday afternoon in March
VIDEO: Endangered ocelot spotted in Southern Arizona
A conservation group captured a video of a rare, endangered ocelot scampering through the Southern Arizona desert.
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Northern Waterthrush Foraging at Green Kingfisher Pond
This bird (and another) was seen during a group hike on the morning of September 16, 2009 at the SW corner of this pond, part of the San Pedro Riparian National Conservation Area in Cochise County AZ. Voices of the other birders are heard in the background.