We’re alive and well out here, embracing the new year with vigor! Thus far this El Nino is a bit of a hoax, but we remain ever optimistic. Despite last summer’s Tucson Basin flooding, the Altar Valley remains in’. a long-term drought – an ever present theme in the day to day life of ranchers and resource managers. Unfortunately the flood of people crossing the border continues. Perhaps one day these trends will swap! Despite these distractions, the Altar Valley Conservation Alliance continues to march ahead in pursuit of our mission – conserving the Altar Valley for future generations.