Mark L. Johnson
TA Alert-Tortolita Preserve Vandalism
I am saddened to report another case of vandalism at the Tortolita Preserve (TP). The TP barbed wire boundary fence at the northwest...
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Mark L. Johnson
- Mar 23, 2020
- 3 min
Pygmy-Owl Update
One of Tortolita Alliance (TA) goals for 2020 is to determine the endangered species listing status for the cactus ferruginous pygmy-owl...
Mark L. Johnson
- Mar 22, 2020
- 1 min
Tortolita Splendor
We hope you and your family are feeling well during these unprecedented times. Hopefully you have been able to get out and enjoy the...
Mark L. Johnson
- Mar 9, 2020
- 2 min
Good Connection(s)
Pima County Natural Resources Parks & Recreation Tortolita East & West Trails Concept Map On 3/6/20, Tortolita Alliance (TA) met with...
Mark L. Johnson
- Feb 25, 2020
- 1 min
TA & MPR Collaboration
Tortolita Alliance (TA) members and Marana Parks & Recreation (MPR) staff met on 2/19/20 to discuss collaboration opportunities. We...
Mark L. Johnson
- Feb 17, 2020
- 5 min
Lease-onomics-Part I-Tourism Pays For Preservation
This is the first blog in a three-part series that presents the economics related to the Tortolita Preserve Lease (TP Lease). Part I...
Mark L. Johnson
- Feb 16, 2020
- 1 min
Hoot & Bloom
Shirley (wife) and I hiked the Tortolita Preserve-East Loop early Saturday morning (2/15/20) and I hiked the Wild Burrow-Alamo Springs...
Mark L. Johnson
- Jan 16, 2020
- 1 min
Final Make Marana 2040 General Plan
The Final Make Marana 2040 General Plan (MM2040GP) is available for review at the MM2040GP Website. A quick review indicates the...
Mark L. Johnson
- Jan 8, 2020
- 2 min
20/20 Vision
This photo was taken from the Tortolita Crag (north of the Wild Mustang Trail at elevation 3,900'). This view demonstrates the beauty and...
Mark L. Johnson
- Dec 22, 2019
- 1 min
Hike & Bike
The Dove Mountain Civic Group is sponsoring a Marana Hiking & Biking forum on January 9, 2020 from 6-8 PM at the Highlands (Ballroom)....
Mark L. Johnson
- Dec 18, 2019
- 1 min
Thanks Mayor Honea & Town of Marana
On behalf of the Tortolita Alliance, the Core Team sent the following letter to the Mayor, Town Council, Planning Commission and Staff....
Mark L. Johnson
- Dec 13, 2019
- 2 min
Next Steps
The action Tuesday evening by the Marana Town Council to approve the Make Marana 2040 General Plan while protecting the Tortolita...
Mark L. Johnson
- Dec 11, 2019
- 1 min
Magnificent Marana!
At the 11/5/19 Del Webb Dove Mountain presentation on the Tortolita Preserve, I ended with the above photo of the famous Strong Arm...
Mark L. Johnson
- Dec 10, 2019
- 1 min
CSDP Letter-Marana General Plan
Late breaking news! The Coalition for Sonoran Desert Protection (CSDP) issued an excellent letter this afternoon to the Town of Marana...
Mark L. Johnson
- Dec 6, 2019
- 2 min
Reminder! Attend 12/10 Public Hearing
What: Marana Town Council Public Hearing-Make Marana 2040 General Plan Where: Marana Municipal Complex (Council Chambers) 11555 W. Civic...
H. James Tripp
- Dec 4, 2019
- 5 min
The Proposed Tortolita Fan Special Planning Area (SPA): Will Development Be Appropriate?
By law, the State requires every municipality to create a General Plan every ten years. For over a year, the Town of Marana (Town) and...
Mark L. Johnson
- Dec 1, 2019
- 1 min
Arizona Daily Star Article-12/1/19
Arizona Daily Star reporter Justin Sayers wrote a very nice article about the Tortolita Preserve in today's Sunday edition (pages A1 &...
Mark L. Johnson
- Nov 27, 2019
- 2 min
Spreading The Word
In a very short time, the Tortolita Alliance was formed in response to the Town of Marana's Make Marana 2040 General Plan and the...
Mark L. Johnson
- Nov 21, 2019
- 1 min
Mountain Bikers Join The Cause
Kirk Astroth of The Sonoran Desert Mountain Bicyclists (SDMB) sent the following email to Marana prior to Planning Commission Hearing #2....
Mark L. Johnson
- Nov 21, 2019
- 2 min
Congratulations! Thank You!
Last night area residents showed up in force at the Planning Commission Hearing regarding the Make Marana 2040 General Plan (GP). ...
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