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Gila River… Drains 50,000 sq. mi.
Gila River near AZ/NM border
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El Rio Planning Area
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The Gila River today…
SAND AND GRAVEL MINING ILLEGAL DUMPING
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Salt Cedar or Tamarisk Tamarix ramosissima
1949 @ SR 85 2002 @ SR 85
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1986-1993 Clearing
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Land Ownership
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A Vision for the Gila River tomorrow…
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EL RIO WATERCOURSE MASTER PLAN 2006: Adoption
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RESTORATION SITE AT ESTRELLA PARK
2007 Grand Opening
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COTTON LANE BRIDGE
2008 Bridge Opening
2007 MOU Adoption
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RESTORATION SITE AT MILLER ROAD
2008 Completed
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EDUCATIONAL EXHIBIT at Estrella Park
2009 Installation
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Lower Gila River Floodplain Delineation
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Largest Impact: SR 85 to Bullard Avenue
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Revised El Rio Plan
• Levees and replacement of salt cedar with native vegetation. • Removes “new” and existing floodplain. • Cost: $360+ million. Opportunities for cost reduction through public-private
partnerships, federal funding and grants.
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The Path Forward… • Achieve balance & sustainability • Use the plan to maintain the coalition
– Roadmap for multi-purpose salt cedar and floodplain management
– Proactive vs. Reactive – Realize efficiencies from coordinated efforts – Provide opportunities for stakeholder participation – Greater access to grants and cost-share partners – Serve as basis for federal permits
• Cover public and private lands
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