 Friday, March 6, 2026
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 County launches yearlong celebration of landmark conservation plan
Pima County honored the 25th anniversary of the Sonoran Desert Conservation Plan at a downtown event Feb. 26, kicking off a year of events meant to highlight the achievements of the County’s award-winning blueprint for conservation.
“For decades, people have come to this place to solve problems, stand up for what they believe in, celebrate milestones, seek justice and shape what comes next,” said District 5 Supervisor Andrés Cano, speaking in front of the iconic dome of the County’s Historic Courthouse. “It’s the perfect setting for a story like this one, because the Sonoran Desert Conservation Plan is at its heart a public story — a story about community, about compromise, and about taking the long-term approach instead of one for short-term wins.”
The landmark plan allows the County to protect critical wildlife habitats like Cienega Creek Natural Preserve, important cultural sites like Historic Canoa Ranch, and threatened and endangered animals like the Gila topminnow. It has helped to shape everything from the County’s Native Plant Nursery to its ranching education program.
Take the Employee Satisfaction Survey
County Administration wants to hear from you! Please complete this Employee Satisfaction survey and let us know your thoughts. The survey will be open March 6-22.
Board chair, County Administrator to lead Women’s Day panel
Join County leaders for a panel discussion March 9 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the Turquoise Room of the Historic Courthouse in honor of International Women’s Day. Speakers include: Jennifer Allen, Chair, Board of Supervisors; Gabriella Cázares-Kelly, Pima County Recorder; Jan Lesher, County Administrator; Sandra Espinoza, Director, Office of Emergency Management; Constance Hargrove, Director, Elections Department; Sarah Horvath, Director, Kino Sports Complex; and Kathryn Skinner, Director, Transportation Department.
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March 10 is the deadline for supervisors and managers to nominate employees as Distinguished Recipients in the We A.R.E. GEMS program.
Recipients will be invited to attend a Board of Supervisors meeting where they will be recognized by the Supervisors and attendees. They will also receive one award of their choice. Remember to offer examples in the nomination form of how the employee exemplifies the County's values of being Accountable, Respectful, Ethical and offering great customer service.
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Take Pima County's Loop survey
If you're a user of the award-winning Chuck Huckelberry Loop, the County wants to hear from you! This short survey is designed for anyone who has ever used The Loop, whether you prefer to walk, run, bike, or ride your horse. Your answers will help us make the County's favorite trail even better!
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Blood drive set for March 17
County and City employees have a chance to save a life (or two!) this month. The next Red Cross blood drive is set for Tuesday, March 17, from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m., in the basement of the Public Works Building, 201 N. Stone Ave. Appointments are not necessary but can help speed up the donation process. Walk-ins are also welcome.
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Well Done: Keeping the Santa Cruz clean, awards for Wastewater and WIC
Each issue, eScoop aims to honor employees and departments who have earned special recognition. In this issue, you’ll hear about efforts to keep the Santa Cruz River wash clean, two stellar teams at Wastewater, and another great career fair put on by Human Resources.
Send your ideas on employees who should receive a pat on the back to the eScoop editor.
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Take yourself out to the ballgame
Pima County employees can now score discounted general admission tickets for University of Arizona and games!
Click the links above to see dates and times of home games for each sport and to grab your tickets so you can see the Wildcats in action.
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Digital accessibility: invisible to most but important to everyone
Digital accessibility often feels invisible because, when implemented correctly, it simply works for everyone. Features like screen readers, captions, and keyboard navigation are seamlessly integrated into websites and applications, so those who don’t rely on them rarely notice their presence. However, accessibility impacts everyone — sometimes in ways we don’t expect.
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Bike Month BINGO celebrates clean air, healthy cycling, and National Bike Month
To celebrate National Bike Month this March, Pima County’s Departments of Environmental Quality and Health are pleased to announce the launch of Bike Month BINGO. This interactive, community-wide event invites cyclists of all skill levels to discover new routes, participate in promoting clean air for all, enjoy the physical benefits of biking, and win exciting prizes.
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Healthy Happenings: Mindfulness, an eco-friendly challenge and enrollment benefits
In this issue, you'll learn about how to set meaningful intentions for yourself and practice. Mindfulness. You'll also get information about an eco-friendly team challenge, financial education seminars, and the upcoming Annual Enrollment Benefits Fair.
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Next Green Stewards' roundtable focuses on Sonoran Desert Conservation Plan
On March 18, the Green Stewards' monthly roundtable will focus on Pima County’s award-winning Sonoran Desert Conservation Plan. Join Kris Gade, Director, and Jenny Neeley, Conservation Science Program Manager, of the County’s Conservation Lands and Resources Department to learn more about the plan and events going on throughout the year to celebrate this historic plan's 25th anniversary!
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Celebrating allyship and solidarity
In January 2026, the Salazar-Ajo Library celebrated the release of the Lorraine Eiler Special Collection. At the event, Lindsey Curley, a librarian in the Community Engagement Office and member of the Many Nations Team, shared her connection to the collection — donated by Eiler, Hia-Ced O’odham historian and activist from Ajo — and its importance to the community.
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Have questions? Send them to Jan!
If you haven't already, check out the County Administrator's intranet page, where you can "Ask Jan." Employees are invited to submit any questions they may have to County Administrator Jan Lesher about County operations or governance. She will answer as many as she can.
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