Border

N-Gen, now more than ever, remains committed to a vision of the Sonoran Desert that knows no boundaries. Forces are at play that threaten our fundamental values and aim to physically reshape the borderlands. These will be hard times. However, for those that see bridges where others see walls, there will always be paths forward. N-Gen, with many collaborators, is working to make linkages across an increasingly divided landscape. Learn more about our actions below.

The Border BioBlitz is an annual community science effort to reflect the vibrant biological diversity of the borderlands since 2018.
In 2019, N-Gen conducted a survey to better understand how border policies affect researchers who work in the US/Mexico border region.
Explore the Embattled Borderlands story map by Krista Schyler to learn about the cultures and biomes found along the U.S.-Mexico borderlands.
The 2024 Border BioBlitz is a community science effort to record as many species as possible along the U.S.-Mexico border. The Next Generation Sonoran Desert Researchers and collaborating organizations invite researchers and community members to document the stunning biological diversity of the borderlands.