The Verde River ; Can We Keep it Flowing?
The headwaters of the Verde River begin above Chino Valley. Joined by Granite Creek, the first 24 miles are the most critical to the year around flow. The possibilities are present for the stream flow to be lowered or eliminated with the Big Chino project to import water to Prescott and Prescott Valley.
The picture is from the Verde Canyon Railroad tour taken from Clarkdale to Perkinsville. It’s a great trip with famimly and your camera. The picture is from April 2006. I’ll bet it’s beautiful now (Oct 25th) with the colors of fall.
Keep the Verde River in mind and let your local elected officials know how you feel about sustaining the flow of the one year around flowing river in Northern Arizona. For additional info: http://upperverdewaterissues.org also; www.VRPartnership.com