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LGRC Partnership Meetings
LGRC Partnership Meetings
GOALS
Share successes and identify opportunities to collaboratively achieve the LGRC vision and mission
Provide a forum for networking and information sharing
DETAILS
The full partnership meets approximately annually. This meeting is open to all partners and members of the public who are interested in the strategic work being done along the lower reaches of the Gila River. Our last All Partners meeting was at the Goodyear Recreation Center on April 29, 2025, and the next is planned for Spring 2026.
Contact the facilitation team at Southwest Decision Resources for more information: Jessica@swdresources.com
LGRC Leadership Council Meetings
LGRC Leadership Council Meetings
GOALS
Affirm regional priorities for restoring, enhancing, and achieving mutual benefits along the Lower Gila River
Continue to build leadership level support for the LGRC
LEADERSHIP COUNCIL DETAILS
The Leadership Council meets approximately once per year.
Contact the facilitation team at Southwest Decision Resources for more information: Jessica@swdresources.com
Next Meeting: Spring 2026
Previous Meeting Notes:
LGRC Coordinating Team Meetings
LGRC Coordinating Team Meetings
GOALS
Facilitate coordination among the working groups and committees and internally within their organization.
Share information and coordinate on issues of regional relevance. Proactively utilize meetings to ask questions, seek resources, contacts, and advice.
Serve as a spokesperson of the Collaborative.
COORDINATING TEAM DETAILS
Our Coordinating Team meets monthly on second Wednesdays at 1pm-2:30pm.
Contact the facilitation team at Southwest Decision Resources for more information: Jessica@swdresources.com
WORKING GROUPS
LGRC Habitat Enhancement Working Group
LGRC Habitat Enhancement Working Group
GOALS
GOALS
Identify, map, and refine potential project areas and potential restoration activities
Develop prioritization criteria
Establish water quality and quantity monitoring and research to inform restoration planning and decision-making
Monitor project success and test new techniques to inform future project decisions
Pursue grants and new projects collaboratively
WORKING GROUP DETAILS
The Habitat Enhancement Working Group (formerly Restoration Working Group) meets every other month, in the 4th week.
Contact the co-leads for more information:
Towhee Environmental PLLC, Tice Supplee - tice.supplee@audubon.org
Arizona Department of Forestry and Fire Management, Jake Eberspacher - jeberspacher@dffm.az.gov
Current participants include: US Fish & Wildlife Service, Bureau of Land Management, RiversEdge West, Geosystems Analysis, Pheasants Forever, Natural Resources Conservation Service, Buckeye Irrigation District, Arizona Game & Fish Department, City of Avondale, City of Buckeye, Gila Watershed Partnership, Arizona Department of Forestry and Fire Management, Arizona Public Service, US Bureau of Reclamation, private landowners, and more.
LGRC Outreach and Engagement Working Group
LGRC Outreach and Engagement Working Group
GOALS
GOALS
Coordinate existing events and outreach
Increase opportunities for STEM education, stewardship, and natural resources career development
WORKING GROUP DETAILS
The Outreach and Engagement Working Group meets quarterly.
Contact the facilitation team at Southwest Decision Resources for more information: Nell@swdresources.com
Current participants include: WESTMARC, Arizona State University, Estrella Mountain Community College, Flood Control District of Maricopa County, City of Avondale, City of Buckeye, City of Goodyear, Arizona Public Service, Arizona Game and Fish Department, and more.
LGRC Recreation Working Group
LGRC Recreation Working Group
GOALS
GOALS
Inventory existing and potential recreation access locations
Promote legal, safe recreation access and activities
Coordinate among recreation managers to plan and implement regional trails and recreation plans
WORKING GROUP DETAILS
The Recreation Working group meets about twice a year.
Co-leads:
City of Buckeye, Bob Wisener - rwisener@buckeyeaz.gov
Contact the facilitation team at Southwest Decision Resources for more information: Anna@swdresources.com
Current participants include: City of Avondale, City of Buckeye, City of Goodyear, City of Phoenix, Maricopa County Parks and Recreation Department, Flood Control District of Maricopa County, Bureau of Land Management, and community members.
LGRC Economic Development and Tourism Working Group
LGRC Economic Development and Tourism Working Group
Goals:
Goals:
Identify shared regional priorities for river-related economic development
Coordinate with Rio Reimagined around a shared agenda, including Opportunity Zones
Promote responsible and sustainable outdoor tourism along the river
WORKING GROUP DETAILS
The Economic Development and Tourism group meets as needed.
Contact the facilitation team at Southwest Decision Resources for more information: Jessica@swdresources.com
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