Historically important springs in the San Rafael Valley have become infested with invasive blackberry, displacing rare cienega-loving plants like the Canelo Hills Ladies' Tresses and Huachuca Water-umbel. These springs also host rare fish, amphibians, reptiles, and invertebrates and have been a key stopover for migrating mammals. 

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