Flowing between Paulden and Scottsdale, the Verde River is the most extensive surviving living river in Arizona.
Protected by rugged terrain and two National Forests, the upper Verde River above Clarkdale is little known and underappreciated.
Despite the enormous ecological and human importance for Arizona and the Southwest, the upper Verde River is seriously threatened by planned large groundwater withdrawals in the Big Chino Valley.
Use the links to the left to learn more about the Verde River.