I’ve been lucky enough to spend some time in the Verde Valley, as well as paddling the Verde River. It is truly a special place, with the river at the heart of the entire valley. Read more…
Posts Categorized: Ecological
Increase Land Protection through Recreation Webinar – Watch it Here!
Did you miss our webinar earlier this week about increasing riverside land protection through recreation with Matt Stern from Eagle Valley Land Trust? Watch it here and learn new tips and suggestions for increasing land protection and how to engage the recreation community.
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Did you miss our webinar earlier this week about increasing riverside land protection through recreation with Matt Stern from Eagle Valley Land Trust? Watch it here and learn new tips and suggestions for increasing land protection and how to engage the recreation community.
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Race Day! The 2015 Verde River Runoff
Today’s post is a guest blog by Susan Culp, our Verde River Coordinator.
In the spring, Verde Valley residents and visitors look forward with anticipation to the end of March: the official start of the paddling season on the Verde River, and the annual Verde River Runoff Kayak and Canoe Race. The 2015 Verde River Runoff was held on March 28th, a bright warm day, when paddlers from all over the state and abroad (including a canoeist hailing from Kenya) come to the Town of Camp Verde to participate in the race. Read more…
Today’s post is a guest blog by Susan Culp, our Verde River Coordinator.
In the spring, Verde Valley residents and visitors look forward with anticipation to the end of March: the official start of the paddling season on the Verde River, and the annual Verde River Runoff Kayak and Canoe Race. The 2015 Verde River Runoff was held on March 28th, a bright warm day, when paddlers from all over the state and abroad (including a canoeist hailing from Kenya) come to the Town of Camp Verde to participate in the race. Read more…
A Place for the Birds
Today’s post is a guest blog by Doug Von Gausig, Executive Director of the Verde River Institute.
The Verde River flows through central Arizona for 192 miles, and along the way, it attracts, feeds, provides breeding habitat, and concentrates more than 200 species of migratory and resident birds. The river first erupts at 4,400 feet elevation and, at its endpoint with the confluence with the Salt River near Scottsdale, Arizona, it has descended to nearly 1400 feet of elevation. It is this altitudinal range and the fact that this beautiful river runs through a wide mix of habitat types that attracts so many birds. Read more…
Today’s post is a guest blog by Doug Von Gausig, Executive Director of the Verde River Institute.
The Verde River flows through central Arizona for 192 miles, and along the way, it attracts, feeds, provides breeding habitat, and concentrates more than 200 species of migratory and resident birds. The river first erupts at 4,400 feet elevation and, at its endpoint with the confluence with the Salt River near Scottsdale, Arizona, it has descended to nearly 1400 feet of elevation. It is this altitudinal range and the fact that this beautiful river runs through a wide mix of habitat types that attracts so many birds. Read more…
Take a Paddle on the Wild Side: A Trip Down the Verde River Wild & Scenic Stretch
Today’s post is a guest blog by Susan Culp, our Verde River Coordinator.
Many of the most popular stretches for paddlers along the Verde River are through the sections of the Middle Verde known affectionately as the “mild and scenic.” There are few serious hazards within this stretch, as the river has some fun Class II riffles and is safe and enjoyable for inexperienced boaters, or those who just want a relaxing paddle on one of Arizona’s last perennial rivers. However, below the Beasley Flat river access point, exists the Wild and Scenic stretch of the Verde River, featuring more challenging Class III and Class IV rapids, as well as open stretches of magnificent desert wilderness.
Today’s post is a guest blog by Susan Culp, our Verde River Coordinator.
Many of the most popular stretches for paddlers along the Verde River are through the sections of the Middle Verde known affectionately as the “mild and scenic.” There are few serious hazards within this stretch, as the river has some fun Class II riffles and is safe and enjoyable for inexperienced boaters, or those who just want a relaxing paddle on one of Arizona’s last perennial rivers. However, below the Beasley Flat river access point, exists the Wild and Scenic stretch of the Verde River, featuring more challenging Class III and Class IV rapids, as well as open stretches of magnificent desert wilderness.
Increasing Private Land Protection through Recreation
Join us on April 21st at 1 pm ET/11 am MT to learn how to enhance private land protection through recreation and education. Matt Stern, with the Eagle Valley Land Trust will highlight ways to find success in protecting private land through conservation easements along the Eagle River in Colorado. Read more…
Join us on April 21st at 1 pm ET/11 am MT to learn how to enhance private land protection through recreation and education. Matt Stern, with the Eagle Valley Land Trust will highlight ways to find success in protecting private land through conservation easements along the Eagle River in Colorado. Read more…
Successful Ashley River Clean Up
The Summerville Saltwater Anglers, a family oriented fishing club, held a successful second annual Ashley River Cleanup March 21 at Jessen’s landing. The group has adopted the Ashley River, American Rivers newest Blue Trail. Read more…
The Summerville Saltwater Anglers, a family oriented fishing club, held a successful second annual Ashley River Cleanup March 21 at Jessen’s landing. The group has adopted the Ashley River, American Rivers newest Blue Trail. Read more…
Expanding Protections along the Eagle River: Question and Answer With Eagle Valley Land Trust
If it can be said that it takes a village to raise a child – meaning that it takes more than just the parents to develop a young person into a happy and productive adult – the same could be said for protecting our natural environments. It takes more than just one organization or one community to protect our open spaces and river environments – it requires a collaboration that accepts many hands.
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If it can be said that it takes a village to raise a child – meaning that it takes more than just the parents to develop a young person into a happy and productive adult – the same could be said for protecting our natural environments. It takes more than just one organization or one community to protect our open spaces and river environments – it requires a collaboration that accepts many hands.
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Celebrating the Past and Looking to the Future: Waccamaw River Blue Trail
The Waccamaw River and the Waccamaw River Blue Trail experienced a banner year in 2014! Not only did supporters and partners on the Waccamaw River work to promote recreation and access along the river but they also worked to protect these critical lands and water for generations to come! Read more…
The Waccamaw River and the Waccamaw River Blue Trail experienced a banner year in 2014! Not only did supporters and partners on the Waccamaw River work to promote recreation and access along the river but they also worked to protect these critical lands and water for generations to come! Read more…
Two New National Water Trails
Last week Secretary of the Interior Sally Jewell designated the Bayou Teche Paddle Trail and the Huron River Water Trail as the 17th and 18th trails of the National Water Trails System! Congratulations to the partners and supporters that have worked so hard to develop, promote and sustain such amazing water trails! Read more…
Last week Secretary of the Interior Sally Jewell designated the Bayou Teche Paddle Trail and the Huron River Water Trail as the 17th and 18th trails of the National Water Trails System! Congratulations to the partners and supporters that have worked so hard to develop, promote and sustain such amazing water trails! Read more…
