Explore, Enjoy and Protect the Planet
"Where the waters do agree, it is quite wonderful the relief they give." –Jane Austen, Emma
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Send a message about the Clean Water Act In 1972, the Clean Water Act was enacted in order to restore and protect our nation's waters. However, there has been much controversy about which waters were protected under the act. For example, most of Arizona's waters do not flow year-round or only flow intermittently. Protections for these waters has been debated, and some polluters have taken advantage of the situation. The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) recently proposed a new rule to clarify which wetlands and streams are covered under the Clean Water Act. This is great news and will help restore protections for Arizona's precious water resources! However, the proposed rule is under attack. Please send a message to EPA thanking it for its efforts to protect our nation's waters and encouraging finalization of a strong rule. For more information, contact Sandy Bahr at (602) 253-8633 or sandy.bahr@sierraclub.org. |
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Join local businesses, conservation organizations, museums, scientists, and artists in celebrating and learning about the Colorado River! This year, programs include native fish lectures and a kids' event. Tell a story, enjoy a song contest, watch some films, see some art, and participate in a forum. There is something for everyone! All of this fun is happening from September 2–8 at venues around Flagstaff. Learn more at http://www.coloradoriverdaysflagstaff.org or by contacting Alicyn Gitlin at (928) 774-6514 or alicyn.gitlin@sierraclub.org. |
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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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Bring your kayak, canoe, and/or walking shoes to join Sierra Club's Saguaro Group for a shoreline clean-up at Lake Pleasant Regional Park!
The plan is to launch at the Castle Creek ramp or at Scorpion Bay and spread out, collecting trash and debris along the waterline in an effort to tidy up after the long summer. Don't have a boat? No problem! Kayaks can be rented at Scorpion Bay, or volunteers can grab a trash bag and walk the edge of the lake, collecting trash as they go. Refreshments will be provided. For more information and to sign up, please contact Doug Murphy at (602) 329-3690 or dbmurphy@cox.net. |
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Join us for our Rio Salado weed-and-clean day! Please join us to help protect and restore the Rio Salado Habitat Restoration Area! We need help removing trash and non-native plant species from this beautiful 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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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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