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.