Conservation in the Borderlands
The Madrean Archipelago Ecoregion is situated on the four corners of Southeastern Arizona, Southwestern New Mexico, Northwestern Chihuahua, MX and Northeastern Sonora, Mexico. This area is an internationally recognized biodiversity hotspot, treasured by locals and visitors alike. Within this region, the majority of people living here have household and per capita incomes much lower than state and national levels. Despite the area’s ecological wealth, the majority of residents of these rural areas depend on ecosystems and ecosystem services for security, subsistence, and income. Over the past 200 years, human-induced land-use changes have fragmented local ecosystems, including forests and aquatic habitats, threatening the region's flora and fauna.
The Sky Island Restoration Collaborative
In order to effectively protect and manage these fragile environments, land management agencies and private landowners must collaborate across both sides of the border.
This is the story of the Sky Island Restoration Collaborative. A project funded by the United States Geological Survey, written, filmed and edited by Ruston Clyne
Conservation in the Borderlands
The Western United States and Northern Mexico is home to an immensely diverse array of wildlife and ecosystems. Cooperation is key in protecting these beautiful places.