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The need was clear: Pima County doesn’t have enough homes.
County leaders committed to investing in solutions.
Now the region has a roadmap to tackle the challenge.
At its March 3, 2026, meeting, the Pima County Board of Supervisors approved a Regional Housing Strategy and Funding Plan, a 10-year blueprint intended to increase the supply of homes, improve affordability, and strengthen housing stability across the region.
Don't forget to take Pima County's Loop survey
If you're a user of the Chuck Huckelberry Loop, Pima County wants to hear from you! Please take our short survey and help shape the future of the County's award-winning trail. Whether you use the path occasionally or every day, your responses will help us make our beloved Loop even better.
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Green Geek takes on utensils, umbrellas and cellophane wrappers
What should you do with that extra set of cutlery from last night’s Chinese takeout dinner? Is there any hope for an umbrella with a torn canopy? Do you need to tear the wrapper off a soda bottle before recycling it? The Green Geek is ready to answer your questions about all things green!
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Join the fight against stinknet
Have you been enjoying the recent rain? Unfortunately, stinknet has, too!
This noxious weed, officially known as Oncosiphon pilulifer, typically grows during winter and spring. The plant can be identified by its distinctive yellow spherical flowers.
You can help by spotting stinknet early, by reporting it, and by removing and bagging it if you're able to. Check out stinknet.org to learn more and get involved.
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Don't miss Pima County Parks & Recreation's Spring events
The first day of Spring may be one week away, but Pima County Parks & Recreation is already ready to celebrate. The department is holding a number of family-friendly events at its community centers in the coming weeks, including everything from egg hunts to face painting to carnival games. All events are free and open to the public.
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Gobs of gorgeous geodes
The Alfie Norville Gem and Mineral Museum will host a free presentation by retired geologist Jeff Smith about the unique Las Choyas Geode Deposit. The presentation is suitable for all ages and includes stunning videos and photos from the site, which is located in Chihuahua, Mexico, and is famous for its amethyst “coconut” geodes.
The event takes place at the museum, 115 N. Church Ave., Suite 121, on Saturday, March 21, at 11 a.m. Registration is not required, but does guarantee a seat; walk-ins will be welcomed as space allows.
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Conservation Lands & Resources' Speaker Series continues through April 4
There are only a few events left in Conservation Lands & Resources' annual Speaker Series! At this weekend's presentation, Cholla Rose Duir, assistant director at Northern Jaguar Project, will be talking about the project's mission to preserve and recover the world's northernmost population of the jaguar, its habitats and its ecosystem.
The event is Saturday, March 14, from 1-2:30 p.m., at Historic Canoa Ranch, 5375 S. I-19 Frontage Road in Green Valley. The event is free, but registration is recommended. Click the link below to sign up for the presentation and see a list of other upcoming events.
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Thad Terry Aquatic Center offers free swimming year-round
Did you know that recreational swimming will be free at all Pima County aquatic facilities this summer? But you don't have to wait until all County pools open May 23 — you can visit the County's year-round pool at Thad Terry Aquatic Center, 7770 N. Shannon Road. It's a great way to cool off as the temperatures start to soar. (Fees do apply during YMCA morning hours and programs.)
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Explore jobs with Pima County Facilities Management
Are you or someone you know looking for meaningful work? Join Pima County's Facilities Management Office staff at an Open House on Wednesday, March 18, 11 a.m.-2 p.m., in the Admin West Building Main Lobby, 150 W. Congress.
Discover opportunities, get a look at County facilities, and learn about County benefits and career growth. No RSVP necessary.
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Shape the future of the Santa Cruz River
Pima County Flood Control, the University of Arizona and other community partners are participating in an advisory council to consider the benefits of establishing a Santa Cruz River Urban National Wildlife Refuge. You can help.
This short survey will help coordinators of the initiative better understand what the community values about the Santa Cruz River Corridor — the places along the river that matter most to you, the wildlife you would like to see, what future spaces should look like.
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Bike Month BINGO celebrates clean air, healthy cycling, and National Bike Month
Dedicated cyclists can win a bike jersey, bike pannier, and other prizes during this year's Bike Month BINGO. The event, presented by Pima County's Departments of Environmental Quality and Health, invites cyclists of all skills levels to discover new routes, experience the physical benefits of cycling, and win prizes.
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ICYMI: Wildlife corridor renamed to honor ecologist who identified it
One of Pima County’s most significant wildlife areas now bears the name of the ecologist who first identified it four decades ago. A wildlife corridor in Avra Valley has been named for William Shaw, an ecologist who identified the area as important for wildlife in a groundbreaking 1986 report and who was also instrumental in the development of the Sonoran Desert Conservation Plan.
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Mark your calendars for the next Board meeting March 24
Just a reminder that there is no Pima County Board of Supervisors meeting Tuesday, March 17. The next meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, March 24, at 9 a.m. As always, the meeting can be watched live on the official Pima County YouTube channel.
Join Pima County Public Library at the Tucson Festival of Books
It's almost time for the 2026 Tucson Festival of Books (March 14-15) and the Library has some great panels lined up at its Nuestras Raíces tent in front of the University of Arizona Main Library. Readers can enjoy presentations by Indigenous storytellers Julian Brave NoiseCat and Brandon Hobson — among others — acclaimed poet Alberto Ríos and cookbook authors Rick Martínez, Adán Medrano, and Sean Sherman.
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