The Verde River: State of the Watershed Conference
This year marks the first year for The Verde River State of the Watershed Conference, to be held May 10-11th, 2017, hosted by the Verde Watershed Restoration Coalition. This event is held to bring together the broad network of partners, community members, local leadership, scientists, restoration practitioners, business owners, and all other river enthusiasts who have a vested interest in the health of the Verde River Watershed.
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Wednesday, May 10: Verde River Watershed Field Trips
See Field Trip Schedule
Thursday, May 11: The Verde River: State of the Watershed Conference
Clark Memorial Clubhouse
8:00 AM REGISTRATION, coffee & light breakfast
8:30 AM Conference Introductions
8:40 AM Welcome with Yavapai Apache Nation
9:00 AM We are the Watershed: Upper, Middle, and Lower Verde River Watersheds
9:45 AM KEYNOTE: Sara Porter, The Kyl Center on Water Policy, “Arizona’s Water Future: The Price of Uncertainty”
11:00 AM Session 1: Sustaining Flows
12:00—1:00 PM LUNCH
1:00 PM Session 2: Restoring Habitat
2:15 PM Session 3: Promoting Community
3:30 PM The Verde Watershed Café
4:45 PM Closing Remark
5:00 PM CONFERENCE ENDS
Date and Time
Wednesday May 10, 2017 Thursday May 11, 2017
Wednesday, 5/11: All-day and half-day field trips
Wednesday night: R.I.O.T in Old Town Verde River Celebration: Join conference attendees for a casual night of tacos and beer. Located in historic Old Town Cottonwood, meet at this converted gas station for refreshments, chatting and a game of pool or Ping-Pong. Full bar, and additional menu items available. Cost: $15.00 gets you tacos with all the fixings, a cold beer or a glass of wine! Location: R.I.O.T in Old Town 777 N. Main Street, Cottonwood, AZ 8632
Thursday, 5/11: The Verde River: State of the Watershed Conference, Clark Memorial Clubhouse, 19 N. Nineth St., Clarkdale, AZ. 8:00AM-5:00OM
Location
VERDE VALLEY - CLARKDALE, AZ
Fees/Admission
$35 Registration for Conference, Most field trips included. Register for conference and field trips online!
Contact Information
Laura Jones, Conference Planner
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