MISSION STATEMENT
Friends of the Verde River works collaboratively for a healthy, flowing Verde River system. VISION STATEMENT
Friends of the Verde River envisions a healthy, flowing Verde River and tributaries that support our natural environment, vibrant communities, and quality of life for future generations. OUR APPROACH
We focus our work on restoring habitat, sustaining river flows, and building supportive communities. We proactively engage in a combination of “boots-on-the-ground” projects and policy solutions guided by sound conservation principles and which meet human and environmental needs in an outcomes-oriented manner. CORE VALUES
INTEGRITY
We commit to the principles of truth, honesty, and respect. We are transparent, professional, and credible, ensuring public trust and respecting our diverse community. COLLABORATION
Our work is accomplished through voluntary, inclusive partnerships that foster commitment and engagement in pursuit of our shared vision. SUSTAINABILITY
Long-term environmental stewardship is crucial to support a healthy river system and vibrant communities. INNOVATION
We explore and pioneer innovative, science-based solutions and concepts. ABOUT THE VERDE RIVER
The Verde River is one of Arizona's last free-flowing rivers. It creates a unique riparian habitat system that supports local communities, wildlife and flora along its 140 mile flow. The Verde River supports one of the only 20 Cottonwood-Willow Gallery Forests in the world! And over 80% of the wildlife in the area depend on the Verde and its tributary streams for habitat, including several threatened and endangered species. The Verde River and its tributaries flow through three National Forests. The Verde provides water to irrigate local agriculture, and connects people to nature through a wealth of recreational opportunities, breathing life into our local communities. Ultimately, after flowing through one of Arizona’s two designated Wild & Scenic River sections, the Verde brings clean drinking water to over 2 million residents in the greater Phoenix area.
