A voluntary partnership to restore the lower Gila River ecosystem while encouraging stewardship, recreation, and compatible development

Collaborate with Us!

Join us at the 2026 All Partners Meeting!
April 23, 2026, Buckeye

Our full partnership meets annually and all are welcome. The 2026 All Partners meeting is on Thursday, April 23 10-2pm at The Landing, Buckeye (945 N. 215th Ave).

Click here to view presentations and summaries from 2025 meetings.

Working Groups meet 2-6x a year, welcoming those with experience working in the following areas:

Habitat Enhancement: Every 2 months in the fourth week. Next meeting: 9-10:30am, March 24, 2026.
Outreach and Engagement: Next meeting: 12:30-2:00pm, TBD March/April, 2026
Recreation/Economic Development: Spring/Summer 2026.

Our Coordinating Team meets monthly on second Wednesdays at 1pm-2:30pm.

Our Leadership Council convenes ~1x per year. The last meeting took place April 29, 2025 in Goodyear. Meeting summaries are available here.

Email lowergilariver@gmail.com to learn more.

Learn more about upcoming meetings!

New Video Highlighting LGRC's Work

The Lower Gila River Collaborative's work to reduce wildfire risk on the Lower Gila River and surrounding communities was recently highlighted as part of Southwest Fire Science Consortium and AZ Wildfire Initiative‘s SW Fire Stories wildfire documentary video series.

LGRC Strategic Action Plan

The Lower GIla River Collaborative released its Strategic Action Plan in 2024. This non-binding, guiding document provides focus and expectations for LGRC partners for the next 5 years. It includes: