Teaching Newcomers How to Live Sustainably in the Desert webinar, 7pm Aug. 31

Join Sustainable Tucson's Water Committee for the August meeting when sustainability realtor Alicia Mujica will present: Teaching Newcomers How to Live Sustainably in the Desert.

Monday, August 31th from⋅7:00 – 8:30pm
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Alicia will share how she is leveraging her skills as a sustainable realtor to educate newcomers to Tucson about acclimating to the desert and adapting to a rewarding desert lifestyle. This includes working with the Water Committee on the Desert Lifestyle Tucson website and helping to develop curriculum for continuing education units (CEUs).

She will also share a recent home purchase in which she represented buyers purchasing a home built in 1959.The experience became an opportunity to rethink traditional approaches to drainage and water management. Lending requirements called for regrading and new rain gutters, but after a tour of the home, Dan was able to identify more sustainable solutions. The way forward included strategic water basin placement and rainwater harvesting, saving the buyers time and money while helping them gain confidence in practices that conserve water and protect their investment. Alicia will be using this example for an article on the new Desert Lifestyle Tucson website.

Alicia: As a Tucson resident for over 20 years, I’m passionate about this community and the unique lifestyle it offers. My love for the Sonoran Desert grows deeper every year, and I never tire of its beauty. My heart soars during monsoon season, when the desert comes alive with the scent of creosote, and again in spring, when the wildflowers bloom. I find that same connection with each hike through Sabino Canyon, Saguaro National Park, or my favorite little neighborhood loop, Linda Vista. If I time it just right after a good rain, I might even catch the Santa Cruz River flowing, which grounds me in so much hope and joy.

I care deeply about Tucson’s history, culture, and preservation, and I want to see our city grow in a way that protects its natural beauty and honors the heritage that makes it so special. We cannot do that without collectively considering what it takes to sustain our environment for future generations, correct past mistakes, and reduce our reliance on unsustainable water and energy resources.

Alicia's Bio I’ve been a licensed real estate agent for over seven years, and my journey into this career started after I sold my first townhouse and purchased a new home. This experience gave me a firsthand understanding of the exciting, yet sometimes overwhelming, process of buying and selling a home. I believe in the power of home ownership as a tool for financial security. For many, owning a home is one of the most impactful investments they’ll ever make, and I feel incredibly fortunate to help clients navigate this important milestone. My goal is to make the process as smooth and rewarding as possible by providing expert guidance, personalized advice, and unwavering support every step of the way. I offer my services and specialize as a sustainable Realtor seeking solutions that will empower a client to decide their path forward.

Also, don't forget to mark your calendars for our September 28th meeting when Catlow Shipek, Senior Program Director with Watershed Management Group, will present his most recent hydrolocal data model. Catlow will demonstrate how Tucsonans can thrive with the water we have available, even with cutbacks in Colorado River Water. The Water Committee meets the last Monday of every month at 7pm. To receive announcements of upcoming meetings, email: Jana@sustainabletucson.org