Thankfully this past monsoon season, 2013, was good for Cochise County. Overall, the flow of the San Pedro over the past 100 years is showing a significant downward trend. The question is: How can we protect this vital environment from disappearing like the Santa Cruz River in Tucson. Mike Foster, … Continue reading
Lots of critters and a bit of history in this video about the San Pedro Riparian habitat.
Continue readingIn Mexico, greasewood, or Creosote is known as a powerful medicine, used as a remedy for intestinal distress. The leaves of the creosote are also used as a polutice for relief from aches, pains and topical bruises. The pioneers called it Greasewood, because of the strong scent after a rain … Continue reading
The Friends of the San Pedro River and the Bureau of Land Management are working together to restore the beaver population to the Lower San Pedro Riparian Area. Watch this fascinating video, covering the history of the San Pedro and the reestablishment of the beaver population; and how the reintroduction … Continue reading
After a 100 year absence from the San Pedro River of Southeastern Arizona the American Beaver is reintroduced. This video explores the history of the area and how pioneer, mining, military and ranching activities lead to the demise of the beaver presence in the San Pedro River. A thorough investigation … Continue reading
There is no shortage of rumors of attacks by the “vicious” javelina. In this video Mike Foster talks about safety when it comes to confronting the Collared Peccary.
Continue readingIf you live in Southern Arizona, you probably have seen Javelina from time to time, but you may not know much about them. This educational video explores the javelina and their habitat along the San Pedro River, clearing up misconceptions along the way. Mike Foster, San Pedro River Videos, is … Continue reading
In this short video, you can see what has happened over the past 100 years to the rivers in Arizona. The San Pedro River and Riparian area is important to hundreds of species of birds and other wildlife and a critical part of the migration path. The following video is … Continue reading
Watch beaver in their habitat on the San Pedro River. Mike Foster, San Pedro River Videos, is an ardent supporter of the Friends of the San Pedro River which serves to educate people about the value of the San Pedro Riparian National Conservation Area (SPRNCA). Please visit the site at: … Continue reading
The next time your are down Elgin way, headed to Copper Brothel Brewery or some Wine tasting, keep a look out for the pronghorn. In early 2014 their numbers grew by 40 thanks to the Arizona Department of Game and Fish. In this short video, Mike Foster tells you a … Continue reading
