Welcome to the Verde Natural Resource Conservation District
Verde River Sustainable Flows Council
The Verde River Sustaining Flows Council provides a forum for Verde Valley to discuss issues that affect long-term water security in the region and flows in the Verde River. The Council is made up of community leaders & water users in the Verde Valley area including Sedona and Oak Creek. The Council will develop and implement actions that enhance understanding of and solutions to water security and flow challenges.
Groundwater and Surface Water 101
Tribal Water Rights and Adjudication Updates
Understanding Surface Water Rights (pdf)
About the Verde Natural Resource Conservation District:
Since its inception, the Verde NRCD has taken a leading role in helping landowners within its boundaries make more productive use of soil and water resources. The success of the NRCD lies in an emphasis on local control, local knowledge and local leadership to achieve conservation. The Verde NRCD includes portions of both Yavapai and Coconino counties. While the vast majority of land within the Verde NRCD’s borders is national forest, the District also includes state, tribal and private lands.
It is the goal of the Verde NRCD to maintain and enhance the quality of life in the District through science and tradition-based management of natural resources.
The Verde NRCD is governed by a 5 member elected Board of Supervisors. The Board meets monthly and the meetings are open to the public.