Cottonwood AZ (March 8, 2019) – Friends of the Verde River (Friends) is excited to welcome Tracy Stephens who is heading up the habitat restoration program at Friends. Tracy joined Friends on March 6th. Friends’ restoring habitat program ensures that the strip of vibrant greenery alongside the Verde River and its tributaries provide quality habitat for wildlife, such as river otters, bald eagles, great blue herons, and supports healthy river functions for fish and wildlife. Our work supports recreation both on the river and in the surrounding landscape. We work collaboratively with members of the Verde Watershed Restoration Coalition to achieve our joint goals for healthy rivers and healthy communities.
Tracy brings a wealth of experience and knowledge from her years with Wyoming Game and Fish and Arizona Game and Fish. She holds a B.S. in Biology and Water Resources and an M.S. in Natural Resources from the University of Wisconsin at Stevens Point.
Tracy enjoys mountain biking, running, reading, and knitting. “I am excited to join Friends of the Verde River. The Verde River system provides important habitat for wildlife and is an important resource for the communities in the valley. Friends has successfully established relationships with local agencies, organizations, and landowners to implement outreach and on-the-ground projects benefitting the Verde River watershed. I look forward to working with Friends and the wide range of partners promoting the health of the river system.”
About Friends of the Verde River:
Friends of the Verde River, (Friends), is a purpose driven community benefit organization and 501(c)(3) nonprofit. Friends envisions a healthy, free-flowing Verde River and tributaries that support our unique environment, a vibrant economy, and quality of life for future generations.www.VerdeRiver.org