We are thrilled to announce the successful completion of a groundwater recharge project at Mingus Union High School in Cottonwood, AZ. The project was completed as part of the River Friendly Living program which encourages sustainable water practices. This project highlights groundwater recharge infrastructure as a solution for flood control and water management issues. Historically, […]
Friends of the Verde River is delighted to announce that the River Friendly Living Grants are open! Friends of the Verde River is inviting homeowners, businesses, and organizations to submit their proposals for sustainability projects in 2024. This initiative aims to support projects that contribute to sustainable water supply, clean water, healthy habitat, and community […]
Friends of the Verde River is thrilled to announce its 3rd annual “Run the Verde Raffle.” This exciting online raffle will run from July 31 to September 30, 2023, with all proceeds directed towards supporting a healthy and flowing Verde River ecosystem. Prizes The Run the Verde Raffle features an array of enticing prizes generously […]
Media Contact: Susan Van Norman Stewardship Director Cell: 928-301-4543 SusanV@VerdeRiver.org FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Friend’s grant is part of OneAZ’s $330,000 Community Impact Grant Program COTTONWOOD, AZ (June 28, 2023) – OneAZ Credit Union is proud to award a $5,000 Community Impact Grant to Friends of the Verde River (Friends) for their work improving the […]
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE COTTONWOOD, AZ (June 2, 2023) Friends of the Verde River (Friends) is excited to announce that Anna May Cory has joined the Board of Directors of Friends of the Verde River. Effective at the most recent Board meeting, Cory was voted in and was graciously accepted by the Friends’ Board as its […]
What is GIS? GIS stands for Geographic Information System. GIS is a mapping tool that allows us to link data with specific locations to help with research, monitoring, and analysis. GIS is an important tool that we use at Friends of the Verde River to understand trends, or how things are changing, in the habitat […]
If you wait until the end of the year to “figure out” your charitable giving, you are not alone. An astonishing 30.8% of all charitable gifts are made in December! And 12% happen in the last three days of the calendar year! If you are just beginning the process of thinking about your year-end gift […]
“All kinds of labels help people make decisions these days: organic, water-smart, earth friendly, fair trade. What about a label for homes and businesses that are friendly to the local river? That’s the idea behind the “River Friendly Living” Certification, a new program launched this year by the nonprofit group Friends of the Verde River. […]
“Conservationists warn that unchecked groundwater pumping threatens to dry up stretches of the Verde River.” Read this important article, with an easily understandable explanation of some complicated concepts, from AZCentral.com
September brings a buzz of back-to-school energy, and with it new projects for river lovers! #PurdyVerde Trash Pickups: River lovers in the Verde Valley have noticed that many popular River Access Points and other frequented outdoor recreation spots have once again become overrun by trash. Plastic bottles, disposable masks, cigarette butts, discarded food containers, and […]
