Friends of the Verde River

Friends of the Verde River Friends of the Verde River works to ensure a healthy, flowing Verde River and tributaries.

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 build

ing 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.

08/24/2026

We made it to 10,000 followers! Thank to all of our supporters out there. You ROCK!

Only ONE WEEK remains in the Arizona Experience Raffle.Will you be riding through towering red-rock canyons?Or paddling ...
08/24/2026

Only ONE WEEK remains in the Arizona Experience Raffle.

Will you be riding through towering red-rock canyons?
Or paddling the Verde River toward wine country? Go to verderiver.org/raffle to enter!

Enter before August 31.
🎟️ $25 each
🎟️ 5 for $100

🌌 CHASE THE MILKY WAY OVER SEDONA! 🌌Join us for an unforgettable Dark Skies Photography Trip as part of the State of the...
08/24/2026

🌌 CHASE THE MILKY WAY OVER SEDONA! 🌌

Join us for an unforgettable Dark Skies Photography Trip as part of the State of the Verde Watershed Conference!

📸 Learn how to plan and capture the Milky Way Core over Sedona’s iconic red rocks during a New Moon. This hands-on field workshop covers the fundamentals of nightscape photography—from getting sharp, properly exposed images to creating compelling night-sky compositions. Register at stateoftheverde.com.

✨ All experience levels welcome!

🗓️ Wednesday, [conference date]
⏰ 9:00 PM – 12:30 AM
📍 Meet at the conference-side parking lot at Cliff Castle Casino
🚐 Transportation provided by van
💰 Student pricing: $70 | Regular price: $100
🎟️ Only 10 spots left!

We’ll head to Courthouse Vista, meet Kevin, and walk the Courthouse Butte Trail to photograph the rising Milky Way Core.

📷 Bring if you have them: tripod, camera, and a wide-angle, fast-aperture lens. You’ll need to provide your equipment details in advance so Kevin can help make sure your setup will work.

🥾 Please note: Participants should be comfortable walking on uneven terrain in the dark. Weather may cause cancellation.

🌟 Don’t miss this chance to experience Sedona after dark and learn to photograph the night sky!

Donate to Friends of the Verde River by visiting verderiver.org/donate.
08/22/2026

Donate to Friends of the Verde River by visiting verderiver.org/donate.

🌿 Water, Land & Growth in the Verde ValleyHow can our community conserve water, protect the Verde River, support respons...
08/21/2026

🌿 Water, Land & Growth in the Verde Valley

How can our community conserve water, protect the Verde River, support responsible development, and strengthen our local economy?

Join Arizonans for a Clean Economy, Friends of the Verde River, and local community leaders for a conversation about practical, locally driven solutions for water conservation, land stewardship, and smart growth.

📅 Tuesday, September 1, 2026
🕠 5:30–7:00 PM MST (Arizona)
📍 Friends of the Verde River
4855 E Broken Saddle Dr, Cottonwood, AZ 86326

Hear from local leaders, discover resources for bringing environmental stewardship into your everyday life, and explore ideas that can help the Verde Valley thrive for generations to come.

🎟️ Free and open to the public
🥤 Refreshments provided

Please RSVP to help us plan. Register at bit.ly/3TUjKda

🌿 We’re Hiring a Grant Manager!Friends of the Verde River is looking for a Grant Manager to help advance conservation ac...
08/19/2026

🌿 We’re Hiring a Grant Manager!

Friends of the Verde River is looking for a Grant Manager to help advance conservation across the Verde River watershed. This role will support the grants, budgets, and systems that keep our restoration, stewardship, and education programs moving forward.

We’re seeking an organized, collaborative professional with experience in grants, budgets, or nonprofit funding. This is a full-time, exempt position with competitive compensation and excellent benefits. Hybrid work is available for candidates in the Verde Valley, with remote options possible for those with strong relevant experience.

Help protect the Verde River—learn more and apply: verderiver.org/employment

🌿 Explore the Upper Verde Headwaters! 🦅Join us Thursday, September 17 for a field trip during the State of the Verde Wat...
08/17/2026

🌿 Explore the Upper Verde Headwaters! 🦅

Join us Thursday, September 17 for a field trip during the State of the Verde Watershed Conference!

From 8 AM–3:30 PM, explore Prescott Water Wells, Del Rio Springs, Sullivan Dam, and the Verde River while looking for Bald Eagles, beaver dams, and other wildlife. Learn about the river’s natural history, the new Verde Headwaters State Park, and the conservation challenges facing the Upper Verde.

💲 $60 | Students: $20
🚐 Transportation provided
🥾 Moderate walking on natural trails
🎒 Bring lunch, water, sunscreen, a hat, and your camera/binoculars!

Register at stateoftheverde.com

🌱 Tuesday, August 25, 2026 | Yavapai College, PrescottJoin us for Local First Arizona’s Good Food Forum: “Cultivating To...
08/13/2026

🌱 Tuesday, August 25, 2026 | Yavapai College, Prescott

Join us for Local First Arizona’s Good Food Forum: “Cultivating Tomorrow,” bringing Arizona’s local food community together to explore how we’ll grow and eat in the coming decade.

We’re excited to have Isaac Dudley, our Flows Program Manager, speaking at the event. Isaac is a Certified Water Resource Manager with eight years of nonprofit experience at Friends of the Verde River, focusing on water conservation with homeowners, businesses, agricultural producers, and new developments.

We hope to see you there! 🌾💧 Get tickets at devourgoodfood.com/forum

08/12/2026

We're less than 100 people away from reaching our 10k follower goal! Thanks for supporting us!!

By participating in Otter Spotter you help park rangers, scientists, and wildlife experts make smart choices to protect ...
08/12/2026

By participating in Otter Spotter you help park rangers, scientists, and wildlife experts make smart choices to protect the river and its animals. It also helps us all enjoy and understand our beautiful watershed a little bit more.

Go to verderiver.org/otter-spotter to submit your sightings today.

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4855 E Broken Saddle Drive
Cottonwood, AZ
86326

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 4:30pm
Tuesday 8am - 5pm
Wednesday 8am - 4:30pm
Thursday 8am - 5pm
Friday 8am - 5pm

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+19286416013

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