The Gila Watershed Partnership of Arizona

A river is the report card for its watershed

Why is planning for our watershed so important?

Why is planning for our watershed so important?

Our water issues affect us every day. Both the quality and quantity of our water plays an important part in our lives. While we live in a rich rural environment, we have many problems like soil erosion, contaminants and  flooding. By prioritizing these problems, we will be in a better position to locate and allocate funding to do the work. By developing a comprehensive plan for our watershed’s needs, we will ensure that we all have a safe and clean environment in which to live, work and play.

Who Can Be a Member?

The Gila Watershed Partnership is made up of individuals, companies and organizations who live and work throughout the watershed. Our members come from many different backgrounds and are spread across a wide geographical region, but are united by the determination to protect and improve the watershed, its tributaries, and its connection to the land and the people who live and work here.

Our Goals

• To conserve natural resources

• To enhance the environment for all users

• To maintain or improve the local    economy

• To increase recreational opportunities

• To increase water quantity

• To improve water quality

• To plan and act in order to avoid and minimize damage from large storms, floods, and other natural disasters