The Gila River, a lifeline for Arizona’s wildlife, is facing a critical threat. Not from the encroachment of cities or the taint of industry, but from cattle. These animals, integral to agriculture, are now at the center of a controversy over the survival of the river’s delicate ecosystems. Legal Stand for the River’s Future A lawsuit has been filed by the Center for Biological Diversity and the Maricopa Audubon Society against the U.S. Bureau of Land Management and the Fish and Wildlife Service. The charge? Failing to shield the habitats along the Gila River, crucial for the survival of the … Continue reading Saving Gila River: Lawsuit Aims to Protect Habitat from Cattle Damage