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Community Conversation #2: Stories from the Pandemic Thursday, Sept. 3, 10-11:30 am via ZOOM. Hosted by the Sustainability Alliance and OLLI While many of us are stuck at home, it can be hard to see how COVID-19 has impacted our community. How has the pandemic affected our region, and what’s being done to create a […]
“Arizona’s Verde Valley, just north ofPhoenix, is a place to go to get away from thecactianddesert sceneryand enjoy springs, streams, and lush cottonwood trees. Not far from theRed Rocks of Sedona, this valley is a place where you can retreat to small-town America with quaint shops,wineries,Native American history, and even a historic mining town turned […]
Are you tired of seeing garbage clutter up your favorite outdoor spots? We are too! Trash dims the beauty of our great outdoors, and it poses serious threats to wildlife. We can all pitch in to make a difference by picking up trash. We can help keep nature beautiful while protecting the animals!
This project builds on a long legacy of collaborative work at this access point. Last year, business partners funded the installation of a kayak dock to make access easier for everyone. This year, $5000 has been awarded to the Town of Clarkdale to build a bathroom at the popular Tuzigoot River Access Point. This will replace […]
From the top of Mingus Mountain to Sedona , Az. The Blowout Wash Trail System is a collaborative project to create commuter and recreational trails. Pink ribbons mark the new section of trail that goes from the Cottonwood Air port through Old Town Cottonwood and along the Verde River. $5000 was awarded to the City of Cottonwood to aid […]
“Needing both an online space to help centralize donations of cash and goods during the COVID-19 pandemic and something to infuse positive energy into the community, members of a Cottonwood-area task force came up with unique concept.” See more here.
” Salt River Project’s system of six reservoirs is now 98% full, the highest level since 2010. “ Click here to read the article.
The Wildlife Habitat Council (WHC) recognized CEMEX for its commitment to biodiversity, conservation education and environmental partnerships within the communities in which it operates. CEMEX worked with Friends in Camp Verde to remove invasive species, restoring habitat! Congratulations to CEMEX. Read the full piece here.
by Nancy L. C. Steele When George Crawford opened his hard-cover edition of The Emerald Mile by Keven Fedarko, I heard gasps of surprise in the room. Eleven of us had gathered for a book club-style talk about The Emerald Mile, a story of the fastest boat ride down the length of the Colorado River […]
The Town of Clarkdale will install a floating boat dock at the Tuzigoot River Access Point (RAP) in the summer of 2019. This boat dock will improve accessibility to the river, making it possible for more stakeholders to engage in river activities. This project will greatly benefit river outfitters as well as individuals.
