Riparian Systems Consulting
630 Cliffside Drive
Clarkdale, AZ 86324
(928) 300-6603
630 Cliffside Drive
Clarkdale, AZ 86324
(928) 300-6603
Riparian Systems Consulting provides project management, public outreach, and appraisal, feasibility and implementation strategies for Arizona's rivers and ecosystems. We have more than 30 years' experience in the Verde Valley and central Arizona. We view our natural environment, especially our rivers, as the capital that will allow us to adapt, maintain quality of life, and nurture sustainable diversity in the future. We are trained in value chain project management, which maximizes the political, social, natural, individual, financial, built and intellectual wealth of our state.
Verde River Economic Development Study (VREDS) Final Report Doug Von Gausig, Becky O'Banion, Casey Rooney, 8/12/2011
Verde River @ Clarkdale project
The Cornerstones Report, Market-based Responses to Arizona’s Water Sustainability Challenges Walton Family Foundation and National Fish and Wildlife Foundation, June, 2011.
Water Resources Development Commission Draft Report (10/1/2011)
Walton Family Foundation Freshwater Strategy (.pdf))
Water Effeciency for Instream Flow: Making the Link in Practice October, 2011; American Rivers, Alliance for Water Efficiency and the Environmental Law Institute; Dickinson et al.
Riparian Ecological Services - Environmental Resources and Policy Program, Southern Illinois University Carbondale (.pdf)
ITT Value of Water Survey Abstract
Economic Impact of Protecting Rivers, Trails and Greenway Corridors National Park Service, 1995 Abstract
Finding Hope in the Millennium Ecosystem Assessment Richard B. Norgaard, U.C. Berkeley Abstract
Sustainable Economic Development Plan Salmon River Community Corridor Community Enhancement and Development Plan, Sept. 2003 Abstract
Renaissance on the River Greater Cincinnati Chamber of Commerce, 2001 Abstract
A Case Study of Accommodating Indigenous Cultural Values in Water Resource Management: Privatization and Co-Management Wester Social Science Association, 4/2010 Abstract
Clean Rivers Increase Property Values Delaware Riverkeeper Network Abstract
Hearing on “Impact of Green Infrastructure and Low Impact Development on the Nation’s Water Quality, Economy and Communities” U.S. House of Representatives Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment Staff Abstract
Green Infrastructure and the Green Communities Act Testimony before the Water Resources and Environment Subcommittee, 9/2010
Birding in theUnited States: A Demographic and Economic Analysis USFWS, 2006-2009 Abstract
Recreational Resource Inventories and Studies Good links and study methodology.Sergio Capozzi and Michael Taylor Abstract
Economic Issues Affecting Parks & Recreation: A White Paper Summary of Two Special Sessions at the 2009 National Recreation and Parks Congress Abstract
Estimates of Select Economic Values of New Hampshire Lakes, Rivers, Streams and Ponds New Hampshire Lakes Assn, 2003 Abstract
Economic Benefits of Conserved Rivers, an Annotated Bibliography NPS, 6/2001 Abstract
Use And Economic Importance of the West Branch of the Farmington River NPS and American Rivers, 9/2002 Abstract
Sustainable Water Management: Guidelines for Meeting the Needs of People and Nature in the Arid West. Andy Laurenzi, Sonoran Institute Abstract
Reconnaissance Watershed Analysis on the Middle and Upper Verde River Watershed Lloyd Barnett and Richard Hawkins, 2002
The 2001 Economic Benefits of Watchable Wildlife Recreation in Arizona Arizona Game and Fish Department, 10/2002 Abstract
The Economic Importance of Fishing and Hunting Arizona Game and Fish Department/ASU West, 2002 Abstract
Economic Impact Analysis of Noncomsumptive Wildlife-related Recreation in Arizona Arizona Game and Fish Department, May, 2003 Abstract
Grand Junction, Colorado's River front Trail web page
Verde River Almanac, compiled by Diane Joens with the Cooperation of the Verde Watershed Association, 2003 (Available only in print)
Verde River Corridor Project, June, 1991 .doc .pdf
Northpoint Expeditionary Learning Academy in Prescott studies the Verde River Prescott Courrier, Joanna Dodder Nellans, 5/5/2011
Heritage Fund Advisory Presentation on Sociology of Natural Resource Uses Loren Chase, AZ Game and Fish Dept. Sociologist, Marble Canyon, 5/21/2011
Community Conversation, 5/19/2011 Greg Kornrumph's Community Conversation as part of his Project CENTRL project, Yavapai College, 5/19/2011, MP3
Community Conversation Economic Impact PowerPoint Bob Raucher, Economist,Stratus Consulting, 5/19/2011
Policy Options for Water Management in the Verde Valley DRAFT Nature Conservancy Study, 5/27/2011, Hydrologics, Pacific Institute and Stratus Consulting.
Verde River Paddle Trail Map John Parsons, et. al., Arizona State Parks, 2011
Major Ditches of the Verde Valley Spreadsheet
Innovations in Market-Based Watershed Conservation in the United States: Payments for Watershed Services for Agricultural and Forest Landowners Majanen, Friedman, and Milder; Prepared for: U.S. Endowment for Forestry & Communities, Inc.
Policy Options for Water Management in the Verde Valley, Arizona The Nature Conservancy; Limnbrunner, Heberger and Henderson, 2011
Community Conversation Summary and Action Plan, Greg Kornrumph, et. al., July, 2011
Northern Arizona Regional Groundwater Flow Model Pool, Blasch, et. al., USGS, 2010
The Economic Contributions of Verde Valley Winemaking Erik Glenn, U of A Cooperative Extension Service, 4/10/2011
Verde River Paddle Map (Tuzigoot Bridge to 89a Bridge) Arizona State Parks
A Boater's Guide to the Verde River (Beasley Flat to Sheep Bridge) Arizona State Parks