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Streams of Life
Riparian habitats are streams of life in our arid state. We must protect these rare areas and the wildlife that depend on them.
- Visit wetlands, streams, lakes and springs to see Arizona's important riparian habitats.
- Remember that in riparian habitats, toxic compounds are filtered out of water and plants stabilize stream bank soil.
- Pick a riparian area to study. Take note of how it is used and how it changes over time.
Riparian Areas
- Arizona Riparian Areas Fact Sheets - Arizona Riparian Council
- Understanding Arizona's Riparian Areas
- Nina Mason Pulliam Rio Salado Audubon Center
- Upper Verde River Wildlife Area
- Verde River and Fossil Creek: National Wild and Scenic Rivers
- Rio Salado Habitat Restoration Area
- Tres Rios – Water for the Desert
- Watson Woods Riparian Preserve, Prescott
- Yuma East Wetlands Riparian/Wetland Restoration
- The Riparian Preserve At Water Ranch
Supply and Demand
- Arizona Environmental Water Needs Assessment Report and Methodology Guidebook (Arizona Water Resource, Fall 2011 Insert)
- Colorado River Monthly System Status