Explore, Enjoy and Protect the Planet
"The frog does not drink up the pond in which he lives." –Native American proverb
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Join us on the Verde and/or San Pedro Get your feet muddy and your hands wet with the Arizona Water Sentinels! This is a great opportunity to help protect our water resources. Join us at either the San Pedro River or the Verde River (or both!) to collect water samples to monitor for various constituents, take field measurements, and record observations. These data are shared with the Arizona Department of Environmental Quality to track impacts to the rivers and to advocate for actions to protect them. There are also opportunities for flow monitoring.
No prior experience is necessary. Field training is offered. Carpooling is available. What could be better than spending a day in gorgeous scenery while working to make a difference? For more information and to find out how you can get involved, please contact Sandy Bahr at (602) 253-8633 or sandy.bahr@sierraclub.org. |
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Next Rio Salado weed-and-clean day in September We are taking the month of August off from this work in order to avoid the worst of the heat. Please join us in September to help remove non-native plant species from and clean up the Rio Salado Habitat Restoration Area!
Once a dump site, the Rio Salado Habitat Restoration Area, just south of downtown Phoenix, is now a lush riparian corridor that supports a variety of wildlife and recreation opportunities. For the past several years, we have been working to eradicate invasive plant species from this special area. Our work is really making a difference! Please join us! Snacks, drinks, tools, and excellent company provided. For more information and to sign up, contact Sandy Bahr at (602) 253-8633 or sandy.bahr@sierraclub.org. Mark your calendar: Please also mark your calendar for Sunday, October 12. See our online calendar for additional dates. |
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New film available for screening Viva la Verde is a conservation film about the Verde River, created by Hueman Productions and driven by communities and volunteers. You can learn about the film and watch the full 40-minute version at http://huemanproductions.com/viva-la-verde. Viva la Verde will be screened in several locations during the next month, including the following dates and locations:
Additional screenings will be scheduled in the near future; please check the events page. If you are interested in hosting a screening, please contact Gary (info below). For more information, please contact Gary Beverly (co-director and producer) at gbverde@cableone.net. |
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Water Sentinels Career Opportunity Join the front lines of defense of Arizona's water! Are you interested in a career working to protect Arizona's rivers and streams? Join our team! The Grand Canyon Chapter is hiring a Conservation Program Coordinator for the Arizona Water Sentinels program. In this role, you’ll travel the region to coordinate broad education efforts on water quality and river protection. You’ll also have the opportunity to analyze water legislation, make presentations to government and citizens groups, and work with the media. Ready to fight for healthy water and flowing rivers in the Grand Canyon State? Click here for all the details and to apply. |
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Help Support Our Sentinels! Donate today to help support Arizona Water Sentinels! Our Sentinels work throughout the state to protect, improve, and restore our waters through hands-on conservation work, public education, and citizen action. Your tax-deductible donation will be used to help protect Arizona rivers. Thank you! |
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