Friends of the Verde River is proud to honor Laura McBride as the 2025 Heron Award recipient for Nonprofit Partner, recognizing her lasting impact through the Nina Mason Pulliam Charitable Trust and her commitment to protecting vital waterways in Arizona. Through the Nina Mason Pulliam Charitable Trust, Laura helped support mission-driven organizations working to restore […]
Friends of the Verde River is proud to recognize Salt River Project (SRP) as the recipient of the 2025 Heron Award for Business Partner. This award honors SRP’s ongoing commitment to the Verde River watershed through its increased support of our River Friendly Living program and stewardship efforts. River Friendly Living inspires a culture of […]
Friends of the Verde River is proud to recognize Alisa Sever, Leader of the Northern Arizona Airbnb Host Community, as this year’s Community Business Partner Award recipient. Alisa played a key role in facilitating a $30,000 Airbnb Community Fund grant, a contribution that will have a lasting impact on the Verde River and the communities […]


