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Project Partner: Salt River Project (SRP)

  • Haigler Forest Health Phase 1

    In partnership with the Salt River Project Agricultural Improvement and Power District, this project seeks to improve Haigler Creek watershed, which ultimately flows into Roosevelt Lake in the Salt River watershed. Forest health is crucial to reducing fire risk by thinning vegetation and removing excess fuels. These efforts will help boost habitat quality, water yield, and protect water sources from the impacts of large wildfires.

    The project area drains into the Salt River, which is the main water source for the Phoenix metro area, making these improvements critical for protecting local water supply.

  • Dude Forest Health Project Phase 3

    Salt River Project (SRP), in partnership with state, federal, local, NGO, and private entities, is implementing a forest restoration project in the Verde and Salt River watersheds in Arizona to mitigate wildfire risks and protect water infrastructure. Focused on the 2,338-acre Dude Phase 3 area, the project aims to address high-severity wildfire threats caused by dense undergrowth following the 1990 Dude Fire. Mechanical treatments will reduce overabundant shrubs and small trees while preserving large and riparian trees, restoring the forest to a fire-resilient state. This work will enhance forest health, improve water quality and flow, and support SRP’s ability to provide reliable water supplies to the Phoenix Metropolitan Area.