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.