Learn more about our projects throughout the watershed by clicking on the links below
Current Projects
This self-guiding app goes deeply into the natural and human history of the Rio De Flag Watershed. There are over 200 points of interest for you to explore!
The Cheshire Neighborhood resides within a historical meadow and riparian ecosystem that is a focal point for birds, biodiversity and recreation.
Big and Little Leroux Springs are the perennial surface waters of the Rio De Flag watercourse. In 2013 valves in the spring box were reconfigured under the Wing Mountain Fuels Reduction and Forest Health Restoration Project. Spring Monitoring contributes heavily to the prolonged restoration effort of these springs.
City of Flagstaff Flood Control
This is a 20-year effort between the City of Flagstaff and the Army Corps of Engineers to prevent life/safety hazards and property damage caused by significant flood events. Click to see how this Project fits within the Friends Mission.
Southside is a historic low-income ethnic neighborhood, which has faced extreme flood risk since the late 1800’s and remains in a Federal Management Agency designated floodplain. Click to see what the Friends of the Rio and the City of Flagstaff have worked on to engage the community and reduce these risks.
The Friends of the Rio De Flag are a major collaborator within the Watershed Alliance for the Rio De Flag (WARF). The WARF has put together a Watershed Plan in order to promote watershed health, benefit human and ecological communities, and increase public engagement.
The Adopt-the-Rio de flag stewardship program is a partnership between the Friends of the Rio De Flag and the City of Flagstaff Community Stewards Program. The hope is to provide learning opportunities through citizen science and stewardship to build awareness. Click here to learn how to sign up!
Past Projects
Frances Short Pond Wildlife Project
In 2016 Willow Bend and the City of Flagstaff received a grant to support multiple new additions to this Riparian ecosystem.
The Flagstaff Area Stream team took on this project of restoring this section of the Rio De Flag to a properly functioning channel by reconnecting it to the floodplain, promoting plant biodiversity, and reducing noxious weeds.