Collaborative Restoration Partnerships in the Colorado River Basin

The Dolores River Restoration Partnership, Escalante River Watershed Partnership, Gila Watershed Partnership, Verde Watershed Restoration Coalition, and Virgin River Coalition formed a partnership to restore riparian lands across the Colorado River basin. These organizations work to control invasive species, improve terrestrial and aquatic habitats, and reduce erosion. This coalition has removed over 13,000 acres of the invasive tamarisk and Russian olive species, and created 1,000 jobs to accomplish this goal. This coalition is also aiming to achieve social, economic, and management targets throughout the basin.