Team Feature
David joined Friends after retiring from the United Nations as its Resident and Humanitarian Coordinator in Yemen. He has held many positions with the United Nations, most recently working collaboratively to prevent what could have been the world’s largest oil spill in the Red Sea. David has worked extensively in Africa and Asia, building teams to effect positive goals in the world.
Announcement
View Friends of the Verde River’s 2023 Annual Impact Report including State of the Watershed Conference, Fiesta de la Garza 2022 Honorees, events, statistics and much more.
On Sale
Embark on a captivating journey along the Verde River with our enchanting children’s book, “On the Verde River.” Written by the talented Arizona native Phoebe Fox of Mamafox Books and brought to life through the enchanting illustrations of renowned artist Jim Fox, this book is a true labor of love. It’s not just a book; it’s an opportunity to ignite curiosity and inspire a lifelong fascination with the natural world.
About Us
The Verde River is one of Arizona’s few remaining flowing rivers. The river and its tributaries, such as Granite Creek, Sycamore Creek, Oak Creek, and Fossil Creek, provide lush corridors of life as they wind their way through beautiful, iconic, and arid landscapes. The Verde River system is an environmental and cultural treasure for local communities, the state of Arizona, and beyond.
Friends of the Verde River (Friends) envisions a healthy, flowing Verde River and tributaries that support our natural environment, vibrant communities, and quality of life for future generations.
We focus our work on restoring habitat, sustaining river flows, and building supportive communities. We proactively engage in a combination of “boots-on-the-ground” projects and policy solutions guided by sound conservation principles and which meet human and environmental needs in an outcomes-oriented manner. Below are some of our initiatives:
What’s New
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Katherine Sirimarco2024-04-04 15:16:202024-07-08 09:58:222024 State of the Verde Watershed Conference
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Katherine Sirimarco2023-12-22 10:08:562024-01-10 13:42:30MLK Day of Service 2024
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Katherine Sirimarco2023-09-05 12:47:282023-09-05 17:54:23Camp Verde Library Children’s Book Reading and ActivityEvent Sponsorship
Our Event Sponsors are important partners who enjoy special recognition and other perks.
For more information, contact:
Grace Filson, Events and Fundraising Coordinator
gracef@verderiver.org
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