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Community Brainstorming Workshop

Submitted by Ann-Marie Benz on May 15, 2012 - 12:50pm
Granite Creek Watershed Improvement Planning
Community Brainstorming Workshop
Who better to determine a community's future than its residents?

America's Most Endangered Rivers

Submitted by Ann-Marie Benz on May 15, 2012 - 9:25am

Many of us remember when the Verde River was listed as one of America's Most Endangered River. American Rivers has just release their current list of the Most endangered rivers. 

Trash-talking: Volunteers don't put up with any garbage at Earth Day cleanup

Submitted by Ann-Marie Benz on April 23, 2012 - 10:20am

The recyclosaurus was hungry. 

The metallic monstrosity perched atop a flatbed trailer Saturday near a pavilion in Granite Creek Park, silent amid birdsong, children's laughter and the rumbling of autos.

 

One Man's Treasure: Youth Show Prospectus

Submitted by Ann-Marie Benz on March 28, 2012 - 10:50am

In the past five years of Prescott Creeks organizing the annual Granite Creek Cleanup we have seen consistently large amounts of trash removed from our creeks and lakes. This year we will separate true‐trash from potential upcycle‐able art supplies to be used by community members. The art will then be displayed as part of an exhibit, culminating in an art auction and show.

One Man's Treasure: Artist Prospectus

Submitted by Ann-Marie Benz on March 28, 2012 - 10:45am

Prescott Creeks is looking for artists and other creative folks to turn creek trash into art.

Creeks are for Kids

Submitted by Ann-Marie Benz on February 23, 2012 - 8:50am
Matt Hinshaw/The Daily Courier
Purity of intent

Creek Care Booklet Released

Submitted by Ann-Marie Benz on February 7, 2012 - 11:30am

The Prescott Creeks organization on Thursday presented to the public it's new booklet, Creek Care: Your Stewardship Guide to the Granite Creek Watershed.

'Creek Care' booklets coming soon

Submitted by Ann-Marie Benz on January 20, 2012 - 5:30pm

The "impaired" status of Prescott's Watson Lake comes not from a major polluter, say the experts, but rather from the little things - the fluids leaking from a car, the pet waste left in a wash, the fertilizer used in a garden.

Because of the extensive watershed that feeds Watson Lake, many of the byproducts of urban life ultimately end up in the lake.

Write A Letter for Watson Woods

Submitted by Ann-Marie Benz on December 27, 2011 - 1:51pm

Arizona Water Protection Fund is in jeopardy and your help is needed. During this past legislative session, the Arizona Legislature voted to permanently eliminate general fund appropriations to the program. This is of critical importance to Prescott Creeks and Watson Woods Riparian Preserve.

Aerial Assassins on Walt Anderson's Geolobe

Submitted by Ann-Marie Benz on December 7, 2011 - 9:30am
by Walt Anderson

Walt Anderson has provided a fabulous display of winter birds with words as beautiful as his photos. http://www.geolobo.com/?p=211#more-211

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