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ACF Takes Action on Proposed Charitable Deduction Cap

Submitted by Michael Byrd on November 16, 2011 - 9:23am

The Arizona Community Foundation and its affiliate, the Yavapai County Community Foundation, have been supporting Prescott Creeks for well over a decade now with small grants for orgranizational capacity development and project-related outreach materials. Not only do they do good work by supporting non-profit organizations throughout the state, they are also advocating on behalf of donors.

Help! Watson Woods Funding Source In Jeopardy

Submitted by Michael Byrd on November 9, 2011 - 1:59pm

It has come to our attention that the 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.

Graphic Design Protects Creeks - In Memory of Bridget Reynolds

Submitted by Michael Byrd on September 29, 2011 - 2:55pm
Bridget Reynolds with Volunteer Award 2006

Last week we said a final good-bye to a good friend and steadfast supporter of Prescott Creeks Preservation Association. After a trying battle with cancer, Bridget Reynolds passed away in the early hours of September 18th, 2011 while with her family in Minnesota.

CLOSED - Office Manager Position Available

Submitted by Michael Byrd on August 31, 2011 - 10:35am
now hiring graphic for Office Manager position announcement blog entry

OFFICE MANAGER

It Takes Community to Fix a Watershed

Submitted by Michael Byrd on April 8, 2011 - 8:00am

Prescott Creeks recently had the opportunity to visit with representatives from the Arizona Department of Environmental Quality (ADEQ) and the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).

Has It Really Sprung?

Submitted by Michael Byrd on April 5, 2011 - 3:53pm
Macro photo of flower.

Every day I drive up Senator Hwy on my way home from the office and get to read the message on the old Senator Hwy Drive-In sign that was restored a year or so ago. You might have noticed it, too. The latest message is no doubt a quip on our frenetic spring weather. 80 degree days followed by cold and rain. Welcome to spring!

We Moved!

Submitted by Michael Byrd on March 14, 2011 - 4:40pm
Front view of Prescott Creeks' new office.

Prescott Creeks relocated its office during week of March 14-18 from 119 Grove Ave. to 822 West Gurley St. While we worked to minimize disruption to our electronic communications, we were disconnected from email for a day or so. Each of us responded to email as soon as possible once we were reconnected. If we missed you, please contact us again soon.

Thoughts from the Director

Submitted by Michael Byrd on January 4, 2011 - 11:47am
Western Bluebird perched on a mullein seed stalk.

The 2010 year ended on a high note for Prescott Creeks. We’d recently completed a second phase of fieldwork for our Watson Woods Riparian Preserve Restoration Project and we then had weather in the form of rain and snow.

Imagine the Next 20 Years!

Submitted by Michael Byrd on November 4, 2010 - 10:39am
Before-and-After shot of Watson Woods restoration.

Founded in 1990, it is hard to believe that Prescott Creek Preservation Association has reached its 20th Anniversary (and that I have been involved for almost three-quarters of those 20 years)!

Winter Storms Test Restoration Work

Submitted by Michael Byrd on July 30, 2010 - 5:00pm
Heavy winter flows at Watson Woods.

During the spring of 2009, initial construction of the Watson Woods Riparian Preserve Restoration Project was completed. Planted vegetation responded well with a 95% success rate on the willow species and an 87% survival for the cottonwoods.

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