Concerned about all the recent developments at the border and not sure where that leaves wildlife? In this virtual Coffee Break, Sky Island Alliance’s Program Director Emily Burns and Wildlife Program Manager Eamon Harrity give a virtual tour of southeast Arizona and describe the current status of border wall construction projects underway at the Santa Cruz River and across the San Rafael Valley. They also share insights from our vast network of wildlife cameras that’s faithfully keeping ...| skyislandalliance.org
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In 2025 we are witnessing a political blender: the collapse of old political alliances and the emergence of new coalitions.| naked capitalism
The Marine Corps’ new Pacific island strategy, articulated in its Force Design 2030 planning documents, envisions small units deployed across the Pacific island chain, armed with missiles and sensors to strike Chinese shipping and contest maritime access. Branded as Expeditionary Advanced Base Operations (EABO), the concept seeks to adapt the Corps to great-power competition by […]| naked capitalism
Trump’s attack on Iran tests the limits of “America First” and reveals a deeper MAGA divide over who holds legitimate authority—auctoritas| naked capitalism
Every March, the American Council of Engineering Companies of Hawaiiʻs Engineering Excellence Awards offer a powerful reminder: behind every great structure, system or solution is a team of engineers whose work often goes unrecognized, but never unfelt. This year’s EEA ceremony on March 22 honored five remarkable projects that embody the best of Hawai‘i’s engineering community.| Building Industry Hawaii
In this virtual Coffee Break, we’re joined by Borderlands Restoration Network board member Chuck Klingenstein, who shares results from the first Nature-Based Restorative Economy study in Santa Cruz County, commissioned by the community and conducted by the University of Arizona. This in-depth study looked at the many benefits nature provides to our economy in southern Arizona through ecotourism, conservation, and other activities. SIA Executive Director Louise Misztal also provides updates ...| skyislandalliance.org
In this virtual Coffee Break, we’re joined by Aaron Mrotek, manager of The Nature Conservancy’s Patagonia-Sonoita Creek Preserve, as well as SIA’s Stewardship Manager Bryon Lichtenhan and Program Director Emily Burns. They discuss what we and our allies are doing to improve conditions for wildlife throughout this landscape and how to get involved in various projects. These include a study of wildlife-traffic interactions that will inform an effort to install wildlife-crossing structures...| skyislandalliance.org
Early Valentine treats of espresso and macarons for afternoon breaks are a wonderful break from the usual. Valentine’s is coming soon. Do you have something special planned? Aren’t these macarons pretty? Dainty and romantic too. Homemade macaroons in our kitchen Both my girls like to bake. Amy made these sugary delights 2 nights before she ... Read More about Early Valentine Treat of Espresso and Macarons The post Early Valentine Treat of Espresso and Macarons first appeared on Bushel & a...| Bushel & a Pickle
