The Hidden Gem of the Rio Yaqui Basin
February 2016
It could be the title of a movie. The scene is the southeast corner of Arizona. The setting looks to be arid and harsh; the word inhospitable may even come to mind. The plot highlights a place of international convergence of mountains, deserts, water, and wildlife. But there is a hidden gem there, an ecological wonder unknown to many. A character filled with undiscovered beauty and unmatched diversity. No, it’s not a movie, it is a real place called San Bernardino National Wildlife Refuge.
Discover the Refuge and learn how it helps protect this biologically rich landscape.
