The Gila Watershed Partnership of Arizona

The Upper Gila River Fluvial Geomorphology Study This project, funded by the Arizona Water Protection Fund, studied historic changes, flood frequency and flow duration analyses reports, geomorphic maps, geomorphic analyses, and stable channel analyses. The study provides a framework for understanding the physical processes that shape the Gila River upstream of the San Carlos Reservation.

The Central Detention Dam Rehabilitation Project  This project provided necessary maintenance for the detention dam that protects the Thatcher area from flood waterr that drains from Mount Graham. It was funded by the Arizona Department of Environmental Quality, Water Quality Improvement Grant Department.  

The Point of Pines Restoration Project This project helped in the long-term restoration of the Upper Eagle Creek riparian area. It used cattleguards and fencing to exclude livestock from an eroded road crossing at the confluence of Eagle and Willow Creeks in Greenlee County. It was funded by the Arizona Department of Environmental Quality, Water Quality Improvement Grant Department.  

The Abandoned Vehicle Removal Project This project was made possible through funding from the Arizona Department of Environmental Quality's Water Quality Improvement  and Recycling Grant Programs. This project was designed to remove abandoned vehicles, and recycle them. This project will improve water quality and keep vehicles out of our landfills.

The Southwest Willow Flycatcher Safe Harbor Umbrella Agreement  This project was made possible through funding from the Environmental Defense Fund. This program involves the development of an umbrella Safe Harbor Agreement for the Southwest Willow Flycatcher on the Gila River.

The Gila River Clean Up Project This project was made possible through funding from the Arizona Department of Environmental Quality's  Water Quality Improvement Grant Program. In this project, we removed a massive debris pile in and along a quarter-mile area adjacent to the Gila River.

The Kaler Ranch Erosion Control Project, Phase I  This project was made possible through funding from the Arizona Water Protection Fund, the Arizona Department of Environmental Quality's  Water Quality Improvement Grant Program, and the Arizona Department of Agriculture Livestock and Crop Conservation Grant Program. This project will reduce erosion and sedimentation deposition in the San Francisco River. View a Power Point of the completed project and new projects on the San Francisco River just beginning!

The Buzzard Roost Undocumented Immigrant Clean Up Project This project was made possible through funding from the U. S. Bureau of Land Management. This project will clean up a large dump site made by illegal immigrants, as well as other UDI dump sites throughout our watershed.

The San Simon Legacy Database This project was made possible through funding from the U. S. Bureau of Land Management. This project will digitize a large collection of data concerning the San Simon watershed, and develop a queryable database for use in restoration efforts.

ADEQ Upper Gila Watershed Steward Program – This program provided watershed education classes through Eastern Arizona Community College. It was funded by the Arizona Department of Environmental Quality, Water Quality Improvement Grant Department.  

River Network/MillerCoors - MillerCoors and River Network, have created a grant program for non-profits that are focused on agricultural and water issues. Eight finalists were chosen. The Gila Watershed Partnership made the finals in a national grant competition - and were awarded $1,000, which will help with expenses on the E.coli Reduction on the San Francisco and Lower Blue Rivers project that has been funded by ADEQ.

Dzil Nchaa Si'An / Mt. Graham Youth Practicum Education Project Grant This project, funded by a grant from the ADEQ Water Quality Improvement Grant Department,will provide educational opportunities about water quality and the heatlh of Mount Graham to tribal youth from the San Carlos Apace Tribe.

The Peterson Wash Stabilization Project Funded by the Arizona Department of Environmental Quality, this project will replace the box culverts under the only road to the landfill and the Dos Pobres mine.It will reduce erosion and sediment loading in the Gila River. View a power point presentation of the completed project.