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About Local Organizations and Preservation Resources

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About Local Organizations and Preservation Resources		If you have an interest in preservation and related activities in Scottsdale and desert foothills area, you will find these links to be very helpful.
Arizona Bureau of Land Management	Information on Arizona's wilderness areas and this important department. The site also provides brief descriptions of several back country scenic drives.
Arizona Republic Newspaper	Articles and information about the Valley of the Sun. The Northeast section provides news about north Scottsdale, Cave Creek and Carefree.
Arizona State Land Department	The very important department is responsible for the management and sale of trust lands. Their actions have an immense impact on how and where development occurs. This site provides information on the Arizona Preserve Initiative and how sales of state trust lands are handled.
Cave Creek Museum	Learn about the history of Cave Creek. The original Scenic Drive entry sign is preserved here.
City of Scottsdale	Information about departments, elected officials and services.
Coalition of Pinnacle Peak	Information about this influential north Scottsdale homeowners group and its position on various public issues.
Dark Sky	Information on world-wide efforts to preserve our night skies. Discusses measures to reduce light pollution and provides links to many related sites.
Desert Foothills Land Trust	Information about Cave Creek/Carefree efforts to preserve Sonoran open space.
Directory of Environmental Organizations	A directory of environmental organizations.
Foothills Animal Rescue	Would you likeG to provide a foster home for a homeless cat or dog? Is your pet missing? Have you found a stray? The Cave Creek-based volunteer organization can help.
Greater Pinnacle Peak Association & The Peak Magazine	Enjoy writing? Community events? This Scottsdale non profit publishes The Peak magazine and can always use a good article. You'll also find a calendar of upcoming events at this site.
McDowell Sonoran Conservancy	Information about Scottsdale's efforts to preserve the McDowell Mountains.
Nature Conservancy	Information on nature and conservation science including a "Nature Chat" and a "Science Library".
NESPOA	Web site of North East Scottsdale Property Owners Association.
Pima Road Scenic Corridor	What issues are impacting Scottsdale's Pima Road Scenic Corridor? Interesting in volunteering to help preserve the desert character of one of Scottsdale's most beautiful roads? This Web site, devoted to the Pima Road Scenic Corridor, is the place to start.
Scottsdale City Council	Want to get in touch with members of the Scottsdale City Council? This is where you can do it.  You will find background information about these elected officials and their email addresses.
Scottsdale General Plan	Interested in Scottsdale's plans for the future? At this site you will find information about CityShape 2020, Character Areas and the General Plan.
Scottsdale Clerk's Office	Information on Scottsdale's boards and commissions. Minutes from McDowell Sonoran Preserve Commission and other meetings.
Scottsdale Native Plant Ordinance	Lists and provides photographs of the desert plants that are protected and provides details about the Scottsdale Native Plant Ordinance. Provides to several sites that provide information on Sonoran plants.
Sierra Club	Information on a variety of conservation issues and links to other environmental sites.
Sonoran News	Articles and other information from recent and past copies of this weekly publication which is widely-read in the desert foothills and northeast Valley areas.
Southwest Wildlife Rehabilitation	Information about Sonoran animals including photographs. Found an injured animal? This local volunteer organization has rehabilitated more than 1,500 injured wild animals.
Trust for Public Land	Information on the Trust's various projects to preserve land for natural areas, open space, parks and gardens.

Links to information about Arizona, local area, Sonoran plants and animals