A river, flowing year-round through dry country, is of great value to the people, wildlife, and plant life that the river sustains. Not many of the previously perennial rivers of the desert southwest still flow year-round, but the Verde River is one of the few that remain, making it a true treasure that is considered […]
It’s easy to take for granted the water that flows into our sinks when we turn on our faucets. How often do you stop to think about where that water came from? Let’s explore that question—both globally and within our watershed. READ THE FULL STORY – Click here to download the PDF
Numericalgroundwater-flow models are, without question, the best tools available to help us evaluate the consequences of human-induced changes on the movement and storage of water in groundwater systems and the changes in the rates and locations that groundwater leaves these systems. Numerical groundwater-flow models, many of which are based on software developed by the U.S. […]
This document is a brief overview of the recent report Human Effects on the Hydrologic System of the Verde Valley, Central Arizona, 1910–2005 and 2005–2110, Using a Regional Groundwater Flow Model by the United States Geological Survey (USGS). CLICK HERE to read this short overview
Taking place each year on the third Monday in January, the Martin Luther King Day of Service is the only federal holiday observed as a national day of service— a “day on, not a day off.” In recognition of Dr. King’s incredible legacy, Friends of the Verde River organized a volunteer event at four different […]
Friends of the Verde River (Friends) celebrates ten years as a leader in river conservation work in the Verde Valley with an open house on Thursday, January 25th, 12pm noon to 7pm. The public is invited to visit the new office at 115 S. Main Street, #A, Cottonwood, AZ, 86326. The open house will kick […]
Friends of the Verde River (Friends) is pleased to announce that Nancy Steele has joined Friends as the new Executive Director. Nancy is an executive manager with over twenty-five years of environmental management and research experience, using the tools of science and policy to catalyze change towards a more sustainable future. “In 2007, Friends of […]
One for the Verde is pleased to announce its annual grant awardees for 2018, totaling $13,500 in funding for regional conservation, recreation, and educational projects that benefit the Verde Watershed. Out of six project proposals submitted earlier this month, the following were selected to receive One for the Verde grants. Trail Sign Project, […]
The Verde Watershed Restoration Coalition (commonly referred to as VWRC – pronounced “vee-work”) is a collaborative effort uniting private landowners, organizations, and agencies with a common interest in the health of the Verde River Watershed. Together, VWRC Partners are working to control one of the biggest current threats to the Verde River – invasive plants, […]
Homeowners when deciding on what to landscape with can make good ecological decisions by looking around at what grows naturally in the area. For many, cactus comes to mind, but there are many other native plants that would do well in your yard. Consider the creosote plant (Larrea tridentate), which can increase pollinators, as well […]
