Environmental Resources and Community Programs

= Tucson Clean & Beautiful Member/Partner
  • Antigone Books
    Additional location to purchase SunGo passes for Sun Tran public transit services.
  • Arizona Department of Agriculture
    Information on native plant laws, permits to move native plants off property, pest management licensing and much more.
  • Arizona Department of Environmental Quality
  • Arizona Native Plant Society
    Provides a wide variety of information about Arizona native plants, avoiding invasive plants, and much more.
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  • Arizona Recycling Coalition
    Organization of professionals and citizens pledged to promoting recycling efforts in private, public and nonprofit sectors throughout Arizona.
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  • Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum
    Museum hosts a variety of educational activities on native plants, wildlife, and other topics relating to the desert environment.
  • City of Tucson Parks & Recreation
    Provides educational and recreational opportunities for Tucson residents. Ramada, field and special event reservations available.
  • Community Information and Referral
    Provides information on a variety of human services, programs and organizations throughout the Tucson community. Dial 211, or alternate local phone number (520) 881-1794. Operated by Our Family Services.
    211
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  • Conserve2Enhance
    Provides a program to connect voluntary home and business water conservation to donations that support local environmental enhancement projects. Provides a conservation dashboard for tracking water usage trends.
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  • EPA WaterSense Program
    Tests, promotes and provides a listing of water efficient fixtures, irrigation systems, vendors and services.
    1-866-987-7363
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  • Farhang & Medcoff Servicio al cliente disponible en español
    Provides information on a variety of area recreational and cultural attractions.
  • Fred Archer Neighborhood Center
    Additional location to purchase SunGo passes for Sun Tran public transit services.
  • Marana Chamber of Commerce
    Hosts the periodic \"Big Green Marana\" event to help connect area residents, businesses and organizations to each other to help build the local economy while also benefiting the environment.
  • Maynards Market & Kitchen
    Additional location to purchase SunGo passes for Sun Tran public transit services.
  • Mission Garden Servicio al cliente disponible en español
    Mission Garden is a living agricultural museum of Sonoran Desert-adapted heritage fruit-trees, traditional local heirloom crops and edible native plants, helping preserve, transmit and revive the region’s rich agricultural heritage of 4,000+ years.
  • Native Seeds/SEARCH
    TEMPORARILY CLOSED Dedicated to conserving, distributing and documenting local wild and agricultural seeds, promoting farming and gardening in this region.
  • Physicians for Social Responsibility-Climate Smart Southwest
    This project was initiated to address public health vulnerabilities to climate change in our region and for our SW communities. Publishes the Citizen's Guide for Resilience to Climate Extremes (free download).
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  • Pima County Department of Environmental Quality
    PDEQ identifies and responds to environmental issues including monitoring, permitting, enforcement, information, education and business assistance for air and water quality, solid waste, hazardous materials, waste minimization and pollution prevention. Also offers free classroom presentations for K-12 schools on Air Quality, Stormwater, Climate Change and other Eco Topics, helping to meet science and health education standards while educating students in a fun way about important environmental issues. Presenters use interesting props and interactive activities to engage audiences of all grades.
    (520) 243-7400
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  • Pima County Health Department
    The mission of this department is protecting health, preventing disease and promoting community well being through adoption of core public health functions and national standards. Coordinates reporting of areas with standing water or high mosquito activity.
    (520) 243-7770
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  • Pima County Illegal Dumping Hotline
    Coordinates investigation of illegal dump sites. To report illegal dumping in-progress, call 911 to provide information to local law enforcement.
    (520) 622-5800
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  • Pima County Natural Resources, Parks & Recreation
    Provides educational and recreational opportunities as well as land conservation efforts for residents throughout Pima County. Ramada, field and special event reservations available.
  • Sabino Canyon/Coronado National Forest
    Provides educational and recreational opportunities, and land management in the Sky Islands mountain ranges throughout southeastern Arizona and in to New Mexico. Sabino Canyon shuttles available through a private operator, call (520) 749-2327 or visit www.sabinocanyon.com for information.
  • Saguaro National Park - Rincon Mountain District
    Provides educational and recreational opportunities in two national park areas dedicated to preserving the giant Saguaro cactus and unique desert landscapes. Two separate park districts are on the east and west sides of Tucson.
  • Saguaro National Park - Tucson Mountain District
    Provides educational and recreational opportunities in two national park areas dedicated to preserving the giant Saguaro cactus and unique desert landscapes. Two separate park districts are on the east and west sides of Tucson.
  • Santa Rosa Neighborhood Center
    Additional location to purchase SunGo passes for Sun Tran public transit services.
  • Sky Bar & Cafe
    Additional location to purchase SunGo passes for Sun Tran public transit services.
  • Sky Island Alliance Servicio al cliente disponible en español
  • Southern Arizona Buffelgrass Coordination Center
    This organization promotes interagency response efforts and educational campaigns toward the elimination of invasive buffelgrass in the Sonoran desert.
    (520) 626-8307
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  • Southern Arizona Environmental Management Society
    Organization of environmental professionals actively promoting awareness, education, and understanding of environmental issues, and providing a forum for exchange of ideas and information between private enterprises, government, industry and education.
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  • Sun RideShare
    RideShare manages a carpool/vanpool matching database to connect people who may work near each other, live in the same neighborhood and work similar hours. Sign up to take advantage of RideShare benefits.
  • Sun Tran Servicio al cliente disponible en español
    Public transportation service for the Tucson-Pima County metro area. The Sun Tran Administration Building is Green and LEED certified, with solar power and energy efficient building materials. Sun Tran buses use CNG fuel and operations have several hybrid vehicles.
  • Sun Tran Special Services Servicio al cliente disponible en español
    Customer service center for public transportation in the Tucson-Pima County metro area. Purchase SunGo passes and apply for economy fare programs at this location. A variety of standard fare SunGo passes may also be purchased at transit centers and Fry’s Food stores customer service throughout the Tucson area.
  • Sustainable Tucson
    (520) 770-9861
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  • Tohono Chul Park
    Promotes the connection between nature, art and culture for Tucson area residents and visitors in an urban desert preserve setting.
  • Treasures 4 Teachers of Tucson
    Accepts gently used office supplies, craft materials, books, and other items. Collected items are provided free or at a low cost to educators to be used to enable success in their classrooms. Also accepts a variety of other materials including film canisters and other household items that can be repurposed in classroom activities. Volunteer-run organization working to save education and the environment.
  • Tucson Audubon Society
    Offers a selection of books for sale to encourage appreciation for nature and the environment. Coordinates environmental restoration and conservation work and consulting as well as education programs.
  • Tucson Botanical Gardens
    16 residentially scaled urban gardens with the goal of connecting people to nature though art, science, history and culture. Offer numerous classes from art to tree pruning.
  • Tucson Clean and Beautiful
    Coordinates the Trees for Tucson Urban Forestry Program, Waste Reduction and Recycling, and Sustainability Education programs. Also provides bags for one-time and ongoing litter cleanups through the Adopt-a-Park and Public Areas program.
  • Tucson Organic Gardeners
    Master Composter consultation available every Saturday from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at the Home Composting Demonstration Site located at the Tucson Botanical Gardens, Composting workshops presented periodically. Compost bins for sale.
  • Tucson Water Servicio al cliente disponible en español
    Information available for Tucson Water customers on residential, commercial and landscape water conservation, reducing peak use, gray water reuse, rebates, workshops, water audits, ordinances, enforcement, and more.
    The City of Tucson is a TCB Program Partner.
  • U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC)-Arizona Sonoran Branch
    The organization takes a partnership-based approach to creating and supporting projects for members to impact their local community in a meaningful way. Seeks to develop a wide range of community projects including energy assessments, green school education campaigns, and collaborations with other organizations. Develops strategies to support innovative projects based on specific green building areas to expand the sustainable built environment throughout our community. Currently developing the USGBC National ADVANCE initiative to make green building technical resources and expertise available to broader audiences (such as schools, non-profits and faith-based organizations), and includes emerging professionals as a major part of these efforts. The Branch is also committed to the annual Green Apple Day of Service, an international service project organized by USGBC’s Center for Green Schools that seeks to ensure all children have healthy, safe and productive learning environments. Any building-related materials that can be reused or recycled for potential project needs is of interest to our organization along with partnering to seek any needed materials.
    (520) 975-0145
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  • University of Arizona - Campus Sustainability
    Gateway for University of Arizona environmental sustainability education and resources for the campus and outreach to the community.
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  • University of Arizona-Water Resources Research Center
    Promotes understanding of critical state and regional water management and policy issues through research, community outreach and public education.
  • USA National Phenology Network
    Encourages people of all ages and backgrounds to observe and record phenology as a way to discover and explore the nature and pace of our dynamic world. Offers programs including Nature’s Notebook, and curriculum resources and activities for teachers.
  • Watershed Management Group Servicio al cliente disponible en español
    Assists residents and communities in the management of water and land resources through workshops and other collaborative work activities.