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
-We have had lots of activity going on at Watson Woods this past month! One thing that is especially exciting is that we are making significant progress in getting much of the large, downed, woody debris that has been scattered throughout Watson Woods since our forest fires in 1997 and 2005. This past week (January
As I approach, MLK 2012 and our participation in the local community service day honoring Martin Luther King Jr. on January 16th, I remember it is a day of remberance and gratitude knowing I too can reach beyond my own life by making a difference. Martin Luther King, Jr., a man dedicated to service and
Americans across the country take this time to reflect on the past year and decide what parts of themselves they hope to change and improve for the upcoming year. To embrace 2012, I thought it would be interesting to look at the top resolutions for 2012 and hints to keep those resolutions by International Business
Years ago, I watched the movie “Down the Rabbit Hole: What the Bleep Do We Know ©2006” with my book club. The movie describes the spiritual connection between quantum physics and consciousness. One example, in the movie focuses on using intention and gratitude towards water in our daily lives. Beautiful water crystals occur when kind
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. Please write a letter (example attached below) to your elected officials to help Watson
After more than six months of work and many more months of thought and planning, Creek Care: Your Stewardship Guide to the Granite Creek Watershed is complete! Many have dreamt of such a guide for years, so we’re pleased that its development came about through the collaborative Watershed Improvement Planning project funded by ADEQ. The
Thinking of what you want this holiday season? Or, are you trying to decide what to give your mother-in-law in three weeks? Sometimes it is hard to think of something you need or want. How often do you buy your “go to present” for someone because you don’t know what to give? In my case,
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
What is your preferred method of communication? I read an interesting article on”Generational” communication styles and preferences in TechTeachToo a web resource, Different Generations have Different Communication Styles and Different Tools by Dave, June 22, 1010. See the chart below for a brief description. Communication Preferences Communication Obstacles Traditionalists 1925-1945 Face to face communication Formal
I can’t believe that Thanksgiving is almost here! Time goes fast when you are having fun, and my job here at Prescott Creeks is exactly that. This past month I have worked a lot with various volunteers and community groups, which has been an enriching experience…fitting for the upcoming Holiday Season. Here is the latest
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
Executive Summary Had we heeded John Wesley Powell’s advice of more than 130 years ago …that simple logic demanded we become part of a community based on our common water course… perhaps this project would not be necessary. Since we did not, it is now urgent that we take steps now to safeguard our watershed
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. This is of critical importance to Prescott Creeks and Watson Woods Riparian Preserve. Since 1995, the Arizona Water
–Last month I mentioned that Prescott Creeks is working on an invasive management plan for Watson Woods, being composed by Mari Echevarria for her senior project at Prescott College. For the past few weeks, Mari and I have done a lot of work in the office and out at Watson Woods learning about 4 specific species-Scotch
When I run, I consider myself barely running! I’m not fast, nor am I consistent in my stride. In fact, I’m the perfect fast walker with a burst of running now and then. Why do I run/walk a race every month? It provides me to be a CHEETAH regardless of my speed and to relate
As the new Office Manager, I feel thrilled to be able to be part of an organization that directly gives back to the community and the environment in which we live. I’m sure all of us have experienced the gift of Prescott and want to share it with future generations. One way to ensure Prescott continues to
So far so good-I have been working here at Prescott Creeks as the Field Projects Coordinator for almost 2 months, and I am already feeling a strong connection with Prescott. My co-workers are great, I have met lots of cool people who are passionate about the environment, and I am beginning to understand the challenges
As the Office Manager for Prescott Creeks, Tina will assist with the day-to-day business operations in support of our mission. She has a background in from both government and non-profit educational institutions serving to support events, special projects and fundraising. As a native Arizonian she enjoys exploring our local creeks, especially contemplating the beauty of
When our volunteer water quality monitoring program resumes this winter, there will be a new addition: Colilert equipment from IDEXX so that we can process our E. coli samples in-house. This is an exciting advancement for our water quality monitoring program. The ability to run the E. coli test ourselves offers the opportunity to collect
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. Best known by many for her graphic design work with Prescott College
Please consider being a presenter at the fourth annual Verde Valley Water Festival on October 6th at Dead Horse Ranch State Park. You would be presenting one lesson to 4 groups of fourth grade students during a 2 hour period (four ½ hour rotations). The Project WET lessons are hands on and fun. All students
OFFICE MANAGER The Office Manager is the Prescott Creeks staff member responsible for overseeing the main functions of the office operations and many of the business functions of the organization. Reporting directly to the Executive Director and working closely with other Prescott Creeks’ staff and partners, the Office Manager will be involved in many aspects
This summer, led by Prescott Creek’s Jay Crocker, volunteers successfully removed many invasive noxious weeds such as spotted knapweed from Watson Woods. But this is not solving the weed problem because several species are widespread throughout Prescott. Many grow along creeks and spread in the area and throughout the watershed. The seeds blow in the
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