Posts By: Lynne Bairstow

The pulse flow brought a striking visual reminder of what happens when water is removed, and then reinstated to its natural channel, and since then, people have asked if it will happen again… We’ve learned in recent years how to use it more and more effectively, read the full story here, part of a project covering… Read more »

Note:  As of April 17, 2018, this position is no longer open for applications… thank you for your interest! The Raise the River Coalition is seeking a coordinator to facilitate and support a dynamic bi-national initiative restore the Colorado River Delta. In response to a newly signed agreement between the U.S.  Mexico, the coalition is… Read more »

An important part of our restoration work in the #ColoradoRiverDelta is monitoring our activities, then tweaking where needed, if results are different than predicted. In the spirit of sharing, presenting this paper on what we have learned, to more efficiently provide benefits to nature. After all, the more we learn, the more trees will grow in the… Read more »

Our restoration team from Sonoran Institute carried out the first Theoretical and Practical Workshop on the Production of Plants this past January, using seedlings of native poplar and willow trees. During the workshop, general information about the Laguna Grande riparian habitat restoration project was presented. The primary techniques of production and management were reviewed in… Read more »

Month by month, our restoration activities in the Colorado River Delta vary, directed by the seasons. In order to have a supply of native tree seedlings for our Spring planting, we are planting these now. The seeds are nurtured in our on-site nurseries, until they become sizeable enough for planting. Sharing with you here, photos… Read more »