SynopsisThis book chronicles the history of creating the Scottsdale McDowell Sonoran Preserve. Creating, expanding and enjoying the preserve has been a communitywide, grass-roots movement since day one. Its core has been a partnership among citizen groups, city of Scottsdale elected officials and professional staff, outdoor enthusiasts, state and federal elected officials and agencies' staffs, the Scottsdale Convention & Visitors Bureau, the hospitality industry, the Scottsdale Area Chamber of Commerce, real estate developers, students, voters and everyone who's paid a sales tax in Scottsdale since 1995. In the face of what seemed insurmountable odds and costs, they came together to make the dream come true. Second Edition., This book chronicles the history of creating the Scottsdale McDowell Sonoran Preserve.Creating, expanding and enjoying the preserve has been a communitywide, grass-roots movement since day one. Its core has been a partnership among citizen groups, city of Scottsdale elected officials and professional staff, outdoor enthusiasts, state and federal elected officials and agencies' staffs, the Scottsdale Convention & Visitors Bureau, the hospitality industry, the Scottsdale Area Chamber of Commerce, real estate developers, students, voters and everyone who's paid a sales tax in Scottsdale since 1995. In the face of what seemed insurmountable odds and costs, they came together to make the dream come true.Second Edition.