ANNUAL REPORT
Fiscal Year 2014

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Executive Summary ............................................................................................................ 2
Arizona Water Protection Fund Creation and Purpose ....................................................... 3
Program Organization ......................................................................................................... 3
Arizona Water Protection Fund Commission ................................................................. 3
Arizona Water Protection Fund Administration ............................................................. 4
Table 1. Arizona Water Protection Fund Commissioners ………………………………. 5
Accomplishments FY 2014................................................................................................. 6
FY 2014 Grant Cycle ...................................................................................................... 6
FY 2014 Active Grant Projects ....................................................................................... 7
FY 2014 Project Amendments ………………………………………………………..17

Conclusion ………………………………………………………………………………18
Appendix A: Map and List of AWPF Projects ................................................................. 19
Appendix B: Financial Statement ..................................................................................... 27

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Executive Summary
The Arizona Legislature established the Arizona Water Protection Fund (AWPF) in 1994
(A.R.S. 45-2101 et seq.) In passing the legislation the Legislature declared that the
policy of the state is to provide for a coordinated effort between state funding and locally
led solutions for the restoration and conservation of the water resources of the state. The
purpose of the AWPF is to provide monies through a competitive public grant process for
implementation of measures to protect water of sufficient quality and quantity to
maintain, enhance, and restore rivers and streams and associated riparian resources
consistent with existing water law and water rights.
The Arizona Water Protection Fund Commission (Commission), which oversees the
AWPF, is comprised of 9 appointed citizen based voting members, 2 non-voting state
agency ex-officio members, and 2 non-voting advisory members from the State
Legislature. Commissioners represent a variety of land, water use and riparian
perspectives.
The AWPF was intended to be a proactive response to possible federal intervention in
Arizona’s river and riparian resource issues. The program was partially created to
promote the use of incentives emphasizing local implementation rather than regulation to
address resource concerns. As such, the Commission’s philosophy has been to utilize a
grass roots approach to improving river and riparian resources statewide. The program is
operated through a competitive grant process that asks the public to propose local
solutions rather than having the State dictate specific measures, priorities or areas of
concern.
Arizona’s water resources and associated riparian areas are important resources to the
people of Arizona for a multiple of uses to include agriculture, recreation, wildlife
habitat, residential and industrial uses. Proper land and watershed management strategies
can make a profound difference in water quality and quantity, as well as, the economic
and environmental values of our rivers and riparian ecosystems.
From 1994 to 2013, the Commission has invested in 209 projects and contributed almost
$43 million toward the restoration, protection and enhancement of river and riparian
resources in Arizona. As a result, Arizona citizens have realized many benefits from
these investments through improvements in water quality, in-stream flows/water supplies,
biodiversity, fish and wildlife habitat, recreation, flood control and overall watershed
functionality and sustainability. In addition, important socioeconomic benefits such as
jobs and revenue streams are realized by many local communities through the
implementation of AWPF projects.
The FY 2014 grant cycle was delayed for several months due to statutory changes in the
structure of the Commission and applicant eligibility, as well as staffing changes. In
April of 2014, the commission was able to close out the FY 2014 grant cycle with the

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award of funding to four applicants which are now in the contracting phase of their
projects.
Following the close out of this most recent grant cycle the commission will be focusing
their efforts on reviewing the grant application and grant process itself, which will
include a public comment period. The Commission is interested in drawing more
applicants with proposals having a broader impact on the restoration and conservation of
water resources in the state through watershed/landscape level projects.

Arizona Water Protection Fund Creation and Purpose
The 1994 Arizona Legislature established the Arizona Water Protection Fund (AWPF)
and the Arizona Water Protection Fund Commission (Commission) to administer the
AWPF (A.R.S. § 45-2101 et seq.). In passing the enabling legislation, the Legislature
declared that their policy was to provide for a coordinated effort for the restoration and
conservation of the water resources of the state. The policy was designed to allow the
people of Arizona to prosper while providing financial resources for the conservation and
restoration of this State’s rivers, streams and associated riparian habitats, including
dependent fish and wildlife resources. The law mandates that financial resources be
available through grants to appropriate public and private entities to assist in water
resource management activities that are consistent with that policy (A.R.S. § 45-2101
(A)).
The primary purpose of the AWPF by statute is to provide an annual source of funds for
the development and implementation of measures to protect water of sufficient quality
and quantity to maintain, enhance and restore rivers, streams and associated riparian
resources, including fish and wildlife resources that are dependent on these important
habitats, consistent with existing water law and water rights. The Commission may also
provide funding to develop and protect riparian habitats in conjunction with a man-made
water resource project, if the man-made water resource project directly or indirectly
benefits a river or stream and includes or creates a riparian habitat.

Program Organization
Arizona Water Protection Fund Commission
The Commission is the main policy making body for the AWPF. The Commission is
comprised of 9 voting members who must be Arizona residents and are appointed by
various officials who, by statute, represent a variety of land, water use and socioeconomic
perspectives. In addition, several of the appointed positions require technical expertise in
water, natural resources and riparian ecology. There are also two non-voting ex officio
members – the Director of the Arizona Department of Water Resources and the
Commissioner of the Arizona State Land Department and two non-voting advisory
members from the Arizona State House of Representatives (1) and Arizona State Senate
(1). A list of current Commissioners and vacancies is provided in Table 1. Legislation
was introduced during FY 2013 to change the number of Commission members from 15
to 9 as well as a change to the representative categories.
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Arizona Water Protection Fund Administration
The Arizona Department of Water Resources (ADWR) provides the primary technical,
legal and administrative staff to the Commission. The AWPF is managed by its
Executive Director under the direction of the Commission. Staffing for the program
during FY 2014 included an Executive Director, one legal counsel, and one finance
administrator.

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Commission
Member Name

Statutory Category Represented – Affiliation

FY 2014
Appointing
Authority

Paradzick, Charles *

(1)Agricultural Improvement District

Governor

Jacobs, Pat **

(1) Multi-County Water Conservation District –
Central Arizona Project (CAP)

Brick, Harold Paul

(4) Natural Resource Conservation Districts – San
Pedro Natural Resource Conservation District

Speaker of the
House of Rep.

Macauley, Michael

(4) Natural Resource Conservation Districts –
Coconino Natural Resource Conservation District

Senate President

Pierpoint, Roy

(4) Natural Resource Conservation Districts –
Coconino Natural Resource Conservation District

Senate President

Schock, William

(1) Representative, AZ Natural Resource
Conservation Districts State Association

VACANT

(4) Natural Resource Conservation Districts –

VACANT

(1) Indian Tribe

VACANT

(1) Member of the Public – B.S. Hydrology- City
Service by CAP

Lacey, Michael

Non-Voting Ex Officio Member –
Director, Department of Water Resources

Hickman, Vanessa

Non-Voting Ex Officio Member –
State Land Commissioner

Griffin, Gail

Non-voting advisory member (1)AZ State Senate

Brophy-McGee,
Kate

Non-voting advisory member (1)AZ House of
Representatives

District Governing
Board (CAWCD)

Governor
Speaker of the
House of Rep.
Intertribal Council
of Arizona
Governor

Senate President
Speaker of the
House of Rep.

*Commission Chair
**Commission ViceChair

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Accomplishments FY 2014
The acceptance of grant applications for FY 2014 closed in August of 2013. In October,
both the previous Executive Director resigned his position and the new structure of the
Commission, as a result of a change in statute, took effect. All commissioners except one
were new to this process. The Commission was able to get the 2014 grant cycle back on
track and quickly respond to payment requests for active contracts after the hiring of a
new executive director in January of 2014. During the time period when there was no
full time staff dedicated to the fund, ADWR staff with other responsibilities stepped in
and responded to information requests and grant payment requests.
In 2014, Arizona Water Protection Fund staff managed 17 active grant projects and
provided technical assistance to grantees. Of these projects, four contracts were closed
out after project completion (see project descriptions below). To date, the Commission
has invested in 209 projects and contributed almost $43 million toward the restoration,
protection and enhancement of river and riparian resources in Arizona. In 2014 four
additional grant awards were made for a total of $426,310.60, and are now in the
contracting phase. A wide range of projects have been funded including but not limited
to channel restoration, riparian revegetation, wetland creation/restoration, fencing and
other grazing management improvements, upland restoration, erosion control,
conservation education and applied ecological research. Arizona citizens have realized
many benefits from these investments through improvements in water quality, in-stream
flows/water supplies, biodiversity, fish and wildlife habitat, recreation, flood control and
overall watershed health. In addition, important socioeconomic benefits such as
employment opportunities and increased revenue streams are realized by many local
communities through the implementation of AWPF projects. A complete list of projects
and a location map are included in Appendix A.
Following the close out of the most recent grant cycle the commission will be focusing
their efforts on reviewing the grant application and grant process itself, which will
include a public comment period. The Commission is interested in drawing more
applicants with proposals having a broader impact on the restoration and conservation of
water resources in the state through watershed/landscape level projects.
FY 2014 Grant Cycle
There were 15 grant applications received for FY 2014 for a total of $2,140,422.00 in
funding requests. Of these, one application was eliminated during the screening process
because it did not qualify for funding under the current standards. Of the remaining 14
applicants, 12 were categorized as capital improvements, one was a research project, and
one was a water conservation project. The four applicants awarded funding were all
capital projects for a total of $426,310.60

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FY 2014 Active Grant Projects
07-141WPF: Picture Canyon Rio de Flag Meander Restoration Project
Map
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Grantee

County

AWPF
Funding

Estimated
Completion Date

150

City of Flagstaff

Coconino

$582,279.00

June 30, 2015

Project Description: Phase I of this project has restored the fluvial processes of the Rio
de Flag and enhanced the riparian corridor for habitat, recreation, and aesthetics in the
Picture Canyon area. Specific objectives included restoring channel meander and
floodplain function, eliminating noxious weeds, restoring native riparian and wetland
plant communities, increasing plant species diversity, creating additional wetland
habitats, improving water quality, increasing wildlife habitat, and providing recreational
benefits. Phase II of this project will complete similar work in the upstream reach.
07-142WPF: Reduction of Erosion and Sedimentation along the Lower San Pedro
River through Hydrologic Restoration of Modified Ephemeral Washes
Map
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151

Grantee
The Nature
Conservancy

County

AWPF
Funding

Estimated
Completion Date

Pinal

$396,409.00

October 31, 2014

Project Description: This project has resolved massive erosion problems that were a
function of the alteration of natural historical washes as land was cleared and leveled for
agricultural purposes. The project involved decommissioning of a ditch and berm, recontouring the transition between the uplands and the terrace, reconstructing two historic
washes, and revegetation of native plant communities to stabilize all construction areas.
Project implementation consisted of design plan development, channel excavation and
filling, agricultural field/upland/terrace re-contouring, native vegetative seeding and
irrigation, invasive/exotic species maintenance, and monitoring.

08-154WPF: Billy Creek Natural Area Riparian Restoration Project
Map
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163

Grantee
Town of Pinetop –
Lakeside

County
Navajo

AWPF
Funding
$248,826.00

Estimated
Completion Date
Completed

Project Description: This project enhanced, restored and protected the riparian function
and habitats along a 1-mile reach of Billy Creek. In addition, the project was able to
create a community constituency to support long-term protection and enjoyment of the
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urban riparian corridor through the Town of Pinetop – Lakeside. Project activities
included removing impairments to restore natural stream function to Billy Creek;
enhancing native riparian vegetation and habitats; and increasing public awareness and
support for the riparian area by facilitating access to enhance educational value and
protect resources.
Completion Summary: The contract was awarded in 2008 and the project completed in
2013. The initial implementation of the restoration design plan took place for two weeks
in October 2009. A second construction phase to repair flood damage and install
additional plantings took place in October 2011. The project was monitored five times
post-construction starting during the fall of 2009 with the final monitoring taking place
October 2013. Monitoring methods included cross-section surveys, bed particle analysis,
and repeat photo monitoring. Structural elements and vegetation were visually inspected
each year to evaluate structural soundness and growth, respectively. Public outreach for
the project occurred several times throughout the life of the grant, with the final open
house to showcase the final results occurring in October 2013. A sign outlining the
project was installed during the fall of 2012. The project site has responded well to the
applied restoration practices. The eroding banks have become vegetated and plantings
are becoming established. The weir grade control structure is functioning and
maintaining the pond in Reach 1. The Town as well as the landowners adjacent to the
project areas are pleased with the results.
Lessons Learned: One of the greatest elements of the WPF grant program is the time
allowed for monitoring post-effort and the ability to improve upon the original design or
plan if natural conditions prove to challenge the enhancements or practices are
unsuccessful. Having a second year plan for re-vegetation is helpful, once you are able
to discern which plantings were successful. In areas where previous activities have
removed topsoil it is helpful to add soil amendment and mulch to increase germination
rates. The addition of sunflower seeds to the seed mix in this area is not helpful.
Permitting took longer than expected and so ample time is needed for this task. Public
outreach efforts should always consider seasonal residency – when the landowners in the
area are present. Public outreach is very important for building support for the project.
08-155WPF: Restoration of the Gila River at Apache Grove
Map
#
164

Grantee
Larry Barney

County
Greenlee

AWPF
Funding
$771,048.00

Estimated
Completion Date
June 30, 2015

Project Description: This project restored natural floodplain function by removing an
existing partially breached levee, reducing the risks of lateral erosion and land loss,
managing salt cedar, and improving riparian habitats and stream function along 1.6-miles
of the Gila River in the Apache Grove area near Duncan.
Proper stream
geomorphology/channel characteristics were restored by allowing the main channel to
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reattach to its former floodplain thereby restoring floodplain conditions within the project
area. The project also included mechanically excavating 3,000 feet of earthen levee and
returning the ground to natural grade to restore natural flooding to the floodplain. A
series of overbank hedgerows were designed and constructed in agricultural fields to
allow for efficient harvesting of crops.
Other project components included
implementation of bank stabilization measures, invasive vegetative species management,
native species revegetation, monitoring, fencing, livestock management, and public
outreach.
08-157 WPF: Paria River Exotic Removal Project: Phase I
Map
#
166

Grantee
Grand Canyon Trust

County
Coconino

AWPF
Funding
$293,960.10

Estimated
Completion Date
February 28, 2015

Project Description: This project is reducing non-native shrubs and trees along an 11mile reach of the Paria River to enhance native plant/animal communities. The project is
restoring and preserving natural conditions by decreasing the negative impacts of nonnative shrubs and trees such as tamarisk and Russian olive; as well as enhancing wildlife
habitat by protecting and restoring native riparian vegetation through natural recruitment
following treatment. Through volunteer removal efforts and outreach activities, the
public is being educated about the importance of native vegetation to Arizona’s stream
systems.
08-160WPF: Atturbury Wash Riparian Stewardship Project
Map
#

Grantee

169

Tucson Audubon
Society

County
Pima

AWPF
Funding
$390,839.00

Estimated
Completion Date
March 31, 2016

Project Description:
This project is implementing riparian restoration on an
undeveloped .45-mile reach of the Atturbury Wash at Abraham Lincoln Regional Park in
the City of Tucson. Atturbury Wash is an ephemeral waterway that flows in a
northeasterly direction into Pantano Wash. Native revegetation, rainwater harvesting,
and installation of check dams are the central elements of the restoration plans.

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08-161WPF: Montezuma Well Riparian Pasture Restoration
Map
#
170

Grantee
Natural Channel
Design, Inc.

County
Yavapai

AWPF
Funding
$296,155.00

Estimated
Completion Date
Completed

Project Description: This project has restored native vegetation along 1.2-miles of Wet
Beaver Creek, a tributary to the Verde River in central Arizona. The project has restored
an irrigation ditch to reconnect riparian habitats, restore riparian desert bosque and
grassland habitats. The project has included educational opportunities for Monument
visitors regarding riparian habitats, including the recruitment of volunteers to assist in revegetation efforts.
Completion Summary: The contract was awarded in 2008 and the project completed in
2013. Starting in 2008, weed management began and included mowing and herbicide
application. These strategies have proven effective on most targeted species and
continued through 2013. The plant irrigation consisted of gas powered pumps supplying
a drip irrigation and sprinkler system. The initial work on installing the irrigation began
in 2009. Modifications and additional lines were added throughout 2011 and operated
through 2013. Two major planting efforts were conducted. The first began in 2010 with
planting of over 800 containerized plantings and sowing over 150 lbs. of native grass
seed. A second planting effort was undertaken in 2011 with an additional 1,200
containerized plantings and more grass seeding. The Park continued to seed smaller
areas with locally collected seed in 2012. Monitoring of the project began in 2008 and
continued through 2012. Monitoring consisted of surveying random one square meter
plots along three 900 foot transects crossing the project area. Vegetation type and
density along with the occurrence of noxious weeds was recorded at each plot. In
addition to the vegetation transects, ten photo points were established and the photos retaken each year during monitoring. The project site has responded well to the applied
restoration practices. The density of noxious weeds with the exception of nightshade, has
been significantly reduced. Native grasses are established in fields that had only weeds
prior to the project. Surviving containerized plantings are becoming established, and
some have begun to produce seed. The project is well on its way to becoming a
functioning upper riparian community.
Lessons Learned: The utilization of the existing, historical ditch to convey deeded water
to the project reduced the expense of the project and made establishment of the new
vegetation and viable proposition. However, the ongoing maintenance of the ditch,
beyond the initial investment made by the grant proved problematic. Breaks to the ditch
had to be repaired within the framework of the historical nature of the ditch and within
the NPS management guidelines. Consequently there were periods when the ditch did
not provide adequate water to supply the irrigation system. The use of micro irrigation
allowed for irrigation of a large amount of acreage within the confines of the NPS water
right. Additionally, the targeted use of the micro irrigation helped to manage against
weed species by limiting the optimally wet ground to the vicinity. In areas where flood
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irrigation was utilized, control of species like Johnson grass was much harder. However,
the large scale use of micro irrigation in combination with water quality issues greatly
increased the man-hours required to run and maintain the irrigation system. While many
of the problems were anticipated in the design of the system, the amount of maintenance
required to repair leaks and clogged emitters was beyond anticipated budget and likely
led to some plants not getting timely doses of irrigation water. Low rainfall during the
first years of plant establishment and irregular functioning of some emitters likely
increased the mortality rate of the plants. The use of micro irrigation provided the
project with many benefits, however the cost and commitment to run the system over
several years was greater than anticipated and should be considered for future
installations.
The diverse and widespread weed community in the pastures provided a complex weed
management issue. Dominant species would be targeted and controlled, only to have a
subdominant species take advantage of the release and become the new problem. This
was complicated by changes in soil moisture which can favor one species over another.
Natural Channel Design worked closely with staff to continually refine the types of
herbicides used, the timing of application and the use of other management tools to
counter new species outbreaks. Some important management tools (mowing especially)
were limited once irrigation lines were installed and more labor intensive hand crews
had to be organized and put on the ground to augment the herbicide treatments. Deeprooted, perennial silver leaf increased its numbers except where heavy growth of native
grasses has shaded out new growth. Areas with heavy infestation of this plant might
warrant pre restoration treatments like tillage or other treatments to eliminate this
species prior to planting with native plants.
Staff Note: One justification for the project was to improve wildlife habitat in the area.
Therefore, one element of the project was qualitative monitoring (observations/game
cameras) of wildlife use to detect any increase in wildlife species. It was anticipated that
the increase in vegetative cover and diversity would attract several species of birds,
insects, and small mammals. The results indicated in the final report show that there was
essentially no increase in density or diversity of wildlife presence at the site post
treatment at the time of the report. Cameras were unreliable and data collection was
generic in nature.
09-162: Middle Fossil Creek Riparian Habitat Protection and Restoration
Map
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171

Grantee
U.S Forest Service

County
Yavapai &
Gila

AWPF
Funding

Estimated
Completion Date

$250,348.00

October 31, 2014

Project Description: This project has restored riparian habitat, reduced sediment,
improved water quality and protected cultural resources in Middle Fossil Creek through
permanent removal of high-use dispersed campsites; ripping and reseeding of access
roads located within the riparian zone; and the development of a communication plan to
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educate visitors about the importance of riparian resources. The project includes ongoing monitoring of riparian vegetation, water quality and visitor use.
09-164WPF: Babocomari River Riparian Protection Project
Map
#
173

Grantee
Coronado Resource
Conservation and
Development

County
Santa Cruz

AWPF
Funding
$118,125.00

Estimated
Completion Date
Completed

Project Description: This project is conserving and protecting riparian resources on two
adjoining ranches in southeast Arizona, the Babocomari Cattle Ranch and the adjoining
Appleton-Whittell Research Ranch. The project involved the installation of 2 miles of
livestock fencing along the Babocomari River. Monitoring and reporting are being
completed to support cooperating ranches with making future management decisions.
Completion Summary: Monitoring transects were installed in 2009 and 2010 and were
re-read each year through 2013. Two miles of fencing was installed along the
Babacomari River ,as well as, six stream riparian vegetation and geomorphic monitoring
transects and six vegetation and geomorphic transects on riparian grassland tributaries
to the river. The data was analyzed and summarized annually and presented to the
participating ranch properties for use in making management decisions.
Riparian
monitoring stations were established in May of 2010 at three locations along the river
below the Babacomari Ranch headquarters and at three locations on the Reseach Ranch.
These transects were re-read in June of 2011, 2012, and 2013. Riparian grassland
monitoring stations were establish in the fall of 2009, re-read in 2010, 2011,2012, and
2013. Monitoring locations in both riparian grasslands and riparian stream plant
communities show stable or improving trends in ecological conditions with below
average precipitation during the duration of the study. Both properties have made a
commitment to maintain the monitoring systems established as a result of this grant well
into the future.
Lessons Learned: The line-point monitoring technique used to monitor changes in
sacaton plant communities is robust and repeatable. These can be difficult transects to
read and so in the second year the transect points were decreased from 1000 points of
cover to 500 points of cover with no loss in precision. This saves time and physical
effort. Five years of data on all six sacaton monitoring sites provides an excellent
baseline for change (or lack of) into the future. It is recommended to read the riparian
grasslands annually in late fall and as indicated by natural events to determine when an
area has recovered to baseline conditions. Geomorphic cross sections in sacaton
floodplains are very difficult to read and it is recommended that cross section be resurveyed only after major flood events which result in obvious erosion or sedimentation.
Re-surveying after a burn would also save considerable time. The modified Daubenmire
method used to monitor trend in the understory plant communities of the riparian
greenline is cumbersome and requires considerable judgment in ranking species into
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canopy cover classes. It is repeatable if using the same observers over time. Pool areas
greater than chest deep cannot be included in monitoring and it requires two people. Six
transects may not be enough to reduce sampling error to reasonable amounts; however,
more would require more man hours and the vegetation is so diverse that the error will
likely remain high. Recording plant species frequency along the green line may be a
more appropriate measure of trend in major species over time and with less error than
with cover measurements. Spring should be the time of data collection because most of
the aquatic plant species along the green line are in flower and easier to identify. The
belt transect, cover class method used to monitor trend in the riparian tree plant
communities is relatively easy and requires minimal judgment in ranking species into
canopy cover classes. Geomorphic cross sections in these areas are very easy to resurvey and should be re-surveyed after major flood events result in obvious channel or
bank erosion or sedimentation.
09-165WPF: Alpine Ranger District Riparian Improvement
Map
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174

Grantee
National Wild Turkey
Federation

County
Apache

AWPF
Funding
$372,579.00

Estimated
Completion Date
September 30, 2015

Project Description: This project is now being implemented and is intended to improve
water quality, riparian vegetation, wild turkey nesting and brood habitat, and threatened,
endangered and sensitive species habitats on eight riparian sites on the Apache-Sitgreaves
National Forests. This project includes forest thinning, constructing fence exclosures,
spring box restoration, and creek crossing modifications working in coordination with the
U.S.D.A. Forest Service’s Alpine Ranger District.
09-166WPF: Hunter’s Hole Riparian and Wetland Restoration Project
Map
#

Grantee

175

Yuma Crossing
National Heritage
Area

County
Yuma

AWPF
Funding
$648,389.00

Estimated
Completion Date
Completed

Project Description: This project is in the process of restoring 36.75 acres of riparian
and wetland habitat along the Colorado River in the Limitrophe Division. The site was
dominated by salt cedar and phragmites. Restoration of native habitats is being
implemented in: 9.25 acres of open water and channels; 10.25 acres of marsh; 7.5 acres
of riparian habitat; and 9.75 acres of mesquite habitat. The project included excavation
of existing and proposed open water ponds and channels, restoration using
bioengineering techniques and revegetation with native species.
Completion Summary: The original contract was initiated in 2008 but work did not
begin until 2011 with the grading of the site, and planting did not commence until 2012.
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The site analyses and further water retention studies revealed that the original grading
and planting design would not be feasible for the site. Water provided by the inflow
pump quickly drained from the site due to the sandy soils present, and the site could not
support the extensive channel and wetland habitats which were originally proposed.
Overall, species height was 2-4 times higher in October 2013 as compared to October
2012 for all native tree species. Survivorship was greater than 80% for all species,
except for honey mesquite. This species may have been affected by high soil salinity and
mammalian herbivory. Screw bean mesquite exhibited the highest growth. Coyote willow
showed the highest recruitment of any species. The most successful planting technique
was seeding where many shrubs and herbaceous understory plants dominated the cover
and provided competition for re-colonizing invasive species.
Lessons Learned: Conducting the preliminary site analysis and water retention studies
at the site ensured that the project was a success. Seeding native grass, herbaceous and
shrub species combined with flood irrigation promoted the extensive growth of species.
The species that we found to work most successfully from seed on the lower Colorado
River include: alkali sacaton, blue grama, desert marigold, pink ladies, alkali mallow,
brittlebrush, and smallflower globemallow. A planting method that expedited planting
efforts at the site included using an implement on the back of a bobcat to create a ditch
that could be rapidly planted with plugs. After the fire at the site, non-native phragmites
aggressively recolonized and the complete control of this aggressive species was
essential to the successful establishment of native species. Several herbicide treatments
were required to control this species. It is beneficial to use smaller irrigated cells when
flood irrigating.
Staff Note: In the “statement of problem” /justification for this project, loss or
degradation of wildlife habitat was stated as a concern. Recovery of native wildlife
communities, providing increased wildlife habitat for the invertebrate food base, winter
migrants, resident water birds, and marsh bird species of concern were all listed as
objectives within the project. It is difficult to determine the success of this project based
upon those objectives given that there was no wildlife monitoring done prior to project
implementation or after.
11-173WPF: Invasive Weed Control – Gila River Corridor, Greenlee County
Map
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Grantee

County

AWPF
Funding

Estimated
Completion Date

180

Coronado Resource
Conservation and
Development Area

Greenlee

$261,995.96

April 30, 2015

Project Description: The Gila River channel, riparian area and flood plain through
Greenlee County have been invaded by Russian knapweed, Hoary cress, Yellow
starthistle, Malta starthistle and Bull thistle. Once established, these invasive weeds can
create monocultures that significantly alter ecosystems, which degrade wildlife habitat
and agricultural lands. Funding for this project is being used to implement a highly
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aggressive integrated weed management program that will restore and protect thirty miles
of the Gila River and its associated riparian habitat in Greenlee County.
The project is implementing outreach activities to landowners and the general public with
the goal of establishing Early Detection – Rapid Response teams that will be key to longterm control through identification, tracking and trending of invasive weeds. This will
allow the community to proactively respond and eradicate any further outbreaks. The
project compliments efforts by the Southwest New Mexico Weed Management Area,
which is implementing a similar effort on their side of the state line.
11-174WPF: Eagle Creek Riparian Restoration at Filleman Crossing
Map
#

Grantee

County

AWPF
Funding

Estimated
Completion Date

181

Eagle Creek
Riparian Restoration
at Filleman Crossing

Greenlee

$265,776.00

June 30, 2014

Project Description: This project will reduce downstream sedimentation and turbidity;
and protect and enhance habitat for federally listed species by armoring a flood-prone
road crossing located on the grantee’s private property along US Forest Service Road
217. Greenlee County has agreed, through an easement with the grantee, to maintain the
crossing. In recent years the US Forest Service relocated most of the in-stream portion of
the road crossing. The crossing is now much shorter, perpendicular to both banks, and
typical of most stream crossings. Rock rip-rap, aggregate, geo-textile fabric, and gravel
surfacing will be installed and compacted across the stream channel. In addition to
containing native species, Eagle Creek at the project site is designated critical habitat for
the Gila chub and the loach minnow.
This project has been approved for a contract extension to June 2015, and is awaiting
final signatures. Federal permitting/review as related to endangered species and 404
permits has been delayed, but are now secured.
11-176WPF: Double Circle Ranch Erosion Control Project, Phase II
Map
#

Grantee

County

AWPF
Funding

Estimated
Completion Date

183

Wilma Jenkins

Greenlee

$36,866.60

May 31, 2015

Project Description: The Double Circle Ranch is a 37,000-acre ranch located in the
Apache-Sitgreaves National Forest. The ranch unit has an eight mile boundary within
Eagle Creek. Portions of Eagle Creek have been designated as critical habitat for the
Loach minnow and Spikedace, two federally protected native fish. The Grantee has
implemented many successful projects on their ranch, including two from the AWPF
(one erosion control project - 09-163WPF and one fencing project – 06-135WPF).
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This project is a continuation of work that was implemented with AWPF funding under
Grant Number 09-163WPF, and included restoration of certain drainages that feed into
Eagle Creek. Like the previous grant, three hands-on workshops (over two and a half
days) are being conducted to utilize and educate volunteers on erosion control and
restoration practices. By constructing small rock dams, media lunas, splash aprons, and
armoring in eroding gullies to catch silt and soil, this project will reduce channel
sediment loading, increase vegetation, and improve channel characteristics of the upland
drainages.
11-179WPF: Inventory of Tamarisk Leaf Beetle and Effects on Riparian Habitat in
the Colorado, Verde, Salt and Tonto Rivers
Map
#
185

Grantee
Northern Arizona
University

County

AWPF
Funding

Estimated
Completion Date

Coconino

$141,972.80

July 31, 2014

Project Description: The use of Tamarisk leaf beetles, Diorhabda spp. as a potential
biocontrol agent against tamarisk began in 1999. Beetles were released in Utah and
Colorado in 2000 and since then its range has expanded to include Nevada, Texas, New
Mexico and along the Colorado River in Arizona. The effect of defoliation by Tamarisk
leaf beetles is likely to affect ecosystem processes, wildlife population dynamics and
plant community structure.
This project is expanding upon existing research currently being conducted along the
Colorado River to include the Verde, Tonto and Salt Rivers. Each of these rivers has
varying amounts of tamarisk cover, but do provide habitat for southwestern willow
flycatcher and Yellow-billed Cuckoo. The project includes ground surveys to sample for
presence and identification of beetle species, measuring microclimate parameters,
estimating plant cover and identifying plant species, including nonnative plants that may
benefit from defoliation.
11-180WPF: Pakoon Wash and Pakoon Springs Restoration and Enhancement
Project
Map
#
186

Grantee
USDI Bureau of
Land Management

County

AWPF
Funding

Estimated
Completion Date

Mohave

$306,353.00

August 31, 2016

Project Description: Pakoon Springs has been identified as one of the largest and most
important spring complexes on the Arizona Strip. This project is a continuation of work
that was implemented with AWPF funding under Grant Number 06-137WPF, which
restored the Pakoon Springs and stream channel complex to natural conditions. The
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agricultural irrigation conveyances have been removed and the land has been recontoured
and revegetated resulting in multiple restored natural spring features. Perennial flows
were reestablished into Pakoon Wash after flows were redirected. As a result, the largest
perennial stream in Grand Canyon-Parashant National Monument was recreated. That
AWPF funded project was recently selected by the BLM as the most successful
conservation partnership of the Conservation Lands System.
This project is to continue removal of non-native species, reestablish vegetated historic
floodplain conditions, restore proper ecosystem function, enhance project monitoring,
collaborate with other habitat and fish and wildlife management agencies, develop
strategies for translocation of significant rare native species, and develop a unique field
site for education and interpretation efforts in this important area. The channel will be
recontoured to restore natural stream function. Bullfrog eradication will continue and
translocation of two high priority native species includes the rare native relict leopard
frog.
11-181WPF: Hidden Slough and Leopard Frog Marsh Restoration in Glen Canyon
National Recreation Area, AZ
Map
#
187

Grantee
Grand Canyon
Wildlands Council

County

AWPF
Funding

Estimated
Completion Date

Coconino

$348,901.00

March 31, 2016

Project Description: This project is a 3 year effort initiated by the grantee to assist the
National Park Service (NPS) by undertaking riparian restoration and monitoring in the
Glen Canyon National Recreation Area downstream from Glen Canyon Dam at two sites.
The sites are Hidden Slough, located at river mile 6.5Right, and Leopard Frog Marsh at
River Mile 9Left. The grantee has implemented many successful projects in Glen and
Grand Canyons including tamarisk control and revegetation of 6 acres at Hidden Slough
from 2008 to 2010 and they have constructed a native plant nursery at Lee’s Ferry. This
project will quantitatively and qualitatively evaluate the recent tamarisk removal and
revegetation at Hidden Slough, complete tamarisk control, complete the native
revegetation process, phase out the on-site irrigation infrastructure, and develop and test a
monitoring program for the NPS. The results of these activities are to guide restoration at
Leopard Frog Marsh, which will include habitat restoration planning, tamarisk control,
native revegetation and reintroduction of the Northern leopard frog on approximately 1 to
1.5 acres.
FY 2014 GRANT PROJECT AMENDMENTS:
There were six contract amendments in 2014. These included time extensions and budget
adjustments within project tasks. There were no increases in funding included in any
amendments in 2014. Time extensions were mainly due to permitting issues and
underestimating the amount of time it would take to obtain federal permits and reviews
before work can begin on projects.
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Conclusion
In the upcoming fiscal year, the Commission and staff will continue to make substantial
progress toward the restoration, protection and enhancement of river and riparian
resources throughout the State. It is anticipated that the Commission will offer a grant
cycle for FY 2015 and begin receiving new applications in the fall of 2015.
For the last several years, primary funding for this program has come from CAP in lieu
funds pursuant to §48-3715.05. It is anticipated that these funds will no longer be
available after 2016 or perhaps before. This funding source has been steadily declining
since 2008 and this issue will need to be further addressed in the coming year. The
Commission is committed to approving projects that are fiscally responsible and
beneficial to the citizens of Arizona.

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Appendix A: Map and List of AWPF Projects
The Map and List of AWPF Projects with Map Key in this report contain a compilation
of grants awarded between FY 1995 – 2014 that have been implemented through
contracts and had expenditures made against the grant award. The 2014 grant awards
have been included in this list, but are still in the contracting phase and have not yet been
finalized. There have been no expenditures for the 2014 awardees at this time.
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Map #

Grant #

Project Title

1

95-001

Stable Isotope Assessment of Groundwater and Surface Water
Interaction: Application to the Verde River Headwaters

2
3

95-002
95-003

Partnership for Riparian Conservation in Northeastern Pima
County (PROPIMA)
Sycamore Creek Riparian Management Area

4

95-004

5

95-005

Road Reclamation to Improve Riparian Habitat Along the
Hassayampa and Verde Rivers
Preservation of the San Pedro River Utilizing Effluent
Recharge

6
7
8
9

95-006
95-007
95-008
95-009

Critical Riparian Habitat Restoration along a Perennial Reach
of a Verde River Tributary
High Plains Effluent Recharge Project
Picacho Reservoir Riparian Enhancement Project
Regeneration and survivorship of Arizona Sycamore

10

95-010

Assessment of the Role of Effluent Dominated Rivers in
Supporting Riparian Functions

11
12
13

95-012
95-014
95-015

The Comprehensive Plan for the Watson Woods Riparian
Preserve
Gila Box Riparian and Water Quality Improvement Project
San Pedro RNCA Watershed Rehabilitation/Restoration Project

14
15

95-016
95-017

Refinement of Geologic Model, Lower Cienega Basin, Pima
County, Arizona
Restoration of Fossil Creek Riparian Ecosystem

16
17
18
19
20
21
22

95-018
95-019
95-020
95-021
95-022
95-023
95-024

Autecology and Restoration of Sporobolus Wrightii Riparian
Grasslands in Southern Arizona
Quantifying Anti-Erosion Traits of Streambank Graminoids
Teran Watershed Enhancement
Lofer Cienega Restoration Project
Gooseberry Watershed Restoration Project
Sabino Creek Riparian Ecosystem Protection Project
Potrero Creek Wetland Characterization and Management Plan

23
24
25

96-0001
96-0002
96-0003

26

96-0004

27

96-0005

28
29
30
31

96-0006
96-0007
96-0008
96-0009

32

96-0010

San Pedro Riparian National Conservation Area Watershed
Protection and Improvement Project
Completion Phase: Hi-Point Well Project
Hoxworth Springs Riparian Restoration Project
Hydrologic Investigation & Conservation Planning: Pipe
Springs
Tres Rios-River Management and Constructed Wetlands
Project
Hydrogeologic Investigation of Groundwater Movement and
Sources of Base Flow to Sonoita Creek and Implementation of
Long-Term Monitoring Program
Ash Creek Riparian Protection Project
Watson Woods Vegetation Inventory
Watson Woods Riparian Preserve Visitor Management
Rehabilitating the Puertocito Wash on the Buenos Aires
National Wildlife Refuge.

Grant Amount

County

Project Status

$21,508.00

YAVAPAI

Closed

$78,100.00
$115,522.00

PIMA
MARICOPA

Closed
Closed

$45,693.00

YAVAPAI

Closed

$333,863.00

COCHISE

Closed

$102,535.00
$189,000.00
$2,400,000.00
$34,617.00

COCONINO
PIMA
PINAL
COCHISE

Closed
Closed
Closed
Closed

$46,750.00

MARICOPA

Closed

$33,267.34
$157,223.00
$286,000.00

YAVAPAI
GREENLEE
COCHISE

Closed
Closed
Closed

$7,390.00
$59,693.00

PIMA
YAVAPAI

Closed
Closed

$53,734.00
$14,910.00
$142,378.38
$161,204.00
$126,406.00
$16,385.00
$75,300.00

COCHISE
GILA
COCHISE
APACHE
APACHE
PIMA
SANTA CRUZ

Closed
Closed
Closed
Closed
Closed
Closed
Closed

$89,250.00
$77,844.40
$31,545.00

COCHISE
COCONINO
COCONINO

Closed
Closed
Closed

$50,000.00

MOHAVE

Closed

MARICOPA

Closed

$155,715.00
$19,248.00
$16,115.00
$8,556.79

SANTA CRUZ
YAVAPAI
YAVAPAI
YAVAPAI

Closed
Closed
Closed
Closed

$83,432.00

PIMA

Closed

$1,000,000.00

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33
34
35
36
37
38
39
40
41
42

96-0011
96-0012
96-0013
96-0014
96-0015
96-0016
96-0017
96-0018
96-0019
96-0020

43

96-0021

44
45
46

96-0022
96-0023
96-0025

47
48

96-0026
97-027

49

97-028

50

97-029

51

97-030

52
53
54
55

Lower Colorado River - Imperial Division Restoration
Eagle Creek Watershed and Riparian Stabilization
Happy Valley Riparian Area Restoration Project
Klondyke Tailings Response Strategy Analysis (RSA)
Abandonment of an Artesian Geothermal Well
'Ahakhav Tribal Preserve
Big Sandy River Riparian Project
San Carlos Spring Protection Project
Response of Bebb Willow to Riparian Restoration
Cienega Creek Stream Restoration
Riparian Vegetation and Stream Channel Changes Associated
with Water Management along the Bill Williams River
Saffell Canyon and Murray Basin Watershed Restoration
Project
Watershed Restoration at the Yuma Conservation Gardens
Tsaile Creek Watershed Restoration Demonstration
Riparian Restoration on the San Xavier Indian Reservation
Community
Lyle Canyon Allotment Riparian Area Restoration Project
Creation of a Reference Riparian Area in the Gila Valley –
Discovery Park
Demonstration Enhancement of Riparian Zone and Stream
Channel along stretch of Pueblo Colorado Wash at Hubbell
Trading Post

$435,928.00
$80,626.00
$64,697.00
$77,614.00
$113,360.00
$1,131,477.00
$92,000.00
$131,540.00
$33,752.00
$210,700.00

YUMA
GRAHAM
COCHISE
GRAHAM
GRAHAM
LA PAZ
MOHAVE
GILA
COCONINO
PIMA

Closed
Closed
Closed
Closed
Closed
Closed
Closed
Closed
Closed
Closed

$14,788.00

MOHAVE

Closed

$24,316.00
$31,050.00
$152,775.00

APACHE
YUMA
APACHE

Closed
Closed
Closed

$591,319.00
$60,359.57

PIMA
COCHISE

Closed
Closed

$182,000.00

GRAHAM

Closed

$91,110.00

APACHE

Closed

$50,580.00

YAVAPAI

Closed

97-031
97-032
97-033
97-034

Walnut Creek Center for Education and Research - Biological
Inventory
Lincoln Park Riparian Habitat Project (f.k.a. Atturbury Wash
Project)
'Ahakhav Tribal Preserve - Deer Island Revegetation
Proctor Vegetation Modification
Oak Tree Gully Stabilization

$154,580.00
$228,800.00
$11,487.00
$42,491.00

PIMA
LA PAZ
PIMA
PIMA

Closed
Closed
Closed
Closed

56

97-035

Watershed Improvement to Restore Riparian & Aquatic Habitat
on the Muleshoe Ranch CMA

$128,315.00

COCHISE

Closed

57
58

97-036
97-037

Stable Isotopes as Tracers of Water Quality Constituents in the
Upper Gila River
Talastima (Blue Canyon) Watershed Restoration Project

$27,338.00
$310,192.00

GRAHAM
COCONINO

Closed
Closed

59
60
61
62
63
64
65
66
67

97-038
97-040
97-041
97-042
97-044
97-045
98-046
98-047
98-049

$117,028.00
$84,679.00
$88,730.00
$207,595.00
$336,127.00
$100,445.00
$20,300.00
$115,300.00
$54,850.00

MARICOPA
PIMA
PIMA
PINAL
PINAL
SANTA CRUZ
APACHE
YAVAPAI
PIMA

Closed
Closed
Closed
Closed
Closed
Closed
Closed
Closed
Closed

68
69

98-050
98-051

Tres Rios Wetlands Heavy-Metal Bioavailability and
Denitrification Investigation
Bingham Cienega Riparian Restoration Project
Altar Valley Watershed Resource Assessment
Queen Creek Restoration & Management Plan
San Pedro River Preserve Riparian Habitat Restoration Project
Santa Cruz Headwaters Project
EC Bar Ranch Water Well Project
Upper Verde Adaptive Management Unit
Empire/Cienega/Empirita Fencing Project
Watershed Restoration Of A High-Elevation Riparian
Community
Evaluation of Carex Species for Use in Riparian Restoration

$304,775.00
$47,907.00

COCONINO
COCONINO

Closed
Closed

70

98-052

Tritium As A Tracer Of Groundwater Sources And Movement
In The Upper Gila River Drainage

$41,028.00

GRAHAM

Closed

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98-054
98-055
98-057

Fluvial Geomorphology Study And Demonstration Projects To
Enhance And Restore Riparian Habitat On The Gila River
From The New Mexico Border
Horseshoe Allotment: Verde Riparian Project II
Upper Verde Valley Riparian Area Historical Analysis

$449,872.00
$82,561.99
$44,019.00

GRAHAM
YAVAPAI
YAVAPAI

Closed
Closed
Closed

74

98-058

Effects Of Removal Of Livestock Grazing On Riparian
Vegetation And Channel Conditions of Selected Reaches of the
Upper Verde River

$116,500.00

YAVAPAI

Closed

75
76

98-059
98-061

Verde River Headwaters Riparian Restoration Demonstration
Project
Watershed Enhancement on the Antelope Allotment

$204,629.00
$137,307.00

COCONINO
MOHAVE

Closed
Closed

77
78
79
80

98-062
98-066
99-067
99-068

Partnership For Riparian Conservation In Northeastern Pima
County II
Hay Mountain Watershed Rehabilitation
EC Bar Ranch Wildlife Drinker Project
Lower Cienega Creek Restoration Evaluation Project

$54,734.55
$116,525.00
$30,500.00
$83,272.00

PIMA
COCHISE
APACHE
PIMA

Closed
Closed
Closed
Closed

81

99-069

Riparian and Watershed Enhancements On the A7 Ranch Lower San Pedro River

$521,197.45

COCHISE

Closed

82

99-070

Lyle Canyon Allotment Riparian Area Restoration Project --Phase 2

$214,211.00

SANTA CRUZ

Closed

83

99-071

Protection Of Spring and Seep Resources of The South Rim,
Grand Canyon National Park By Measuring Water Quality,
Flow and Associated Biota

$238,953.00

COCONINO

Closed

84
85

99-072
99-073

Leopard Frog Habitat and Population Conservation At Buenos
Aires National Wildlife Refuge
Colorado River Nature Center Backwater ---- Phase 2

$120,485.00
$41,500.00

PIMA
MOHAVE

Closed
Closed

86
87

99-074
99-075

Proposal to Inventory, Assess And Recommend Recovery
Priorities For Arizona Strip Springs, Seeps and Natural Ponds
Glen and Grand Canyon Riparian Restoration Project

$101,856.00
$371,285.00

COCONINO
COCONINO

Closed
Closed

88
89

99-076
99-077

Watson Woods Preserve Herpetological Interpretive Guide and
Checklist
Blue Box Crossing

$31,255.55
$150,000.00

YAVAPAI
GREENLEE

Closed
Closed

90
91
92
93

99-078
99-079
99-080
99-083

Aquifer Framework And Ground-Water Flow Paths In Big and
Little Chino Basins
Little Colorado River Riparian Restoration Project
Cortaro Mesquite Bosque
Cherry Creek Enhancement Demonstration Project

$188,140.00
$404,587.00
$486,650.00
$263,225.00

YAVAPAI
APACHE
PIMA
GILA

Closed
Closed
Closed
Closed

94
95
96
97
98

99-084
99-085
99-086
99-087
99-088

Assessments of Riparian Zones in the Little Colorado River
Watershed
Kirkland Creek Watershed Resource Assessment
Abandonment of Gila Oil Syndicate Well #1
Rillito Creek Habitat Restoration Project
Wickenburg High School Stream Habitat Creation

$79,443.50
$131,430.00
$333,790.00
$293,000.00
$69,100.00

NAVAJO
YAVAPAI
GRAHAM
PIMA
MARICOPA

Closed
Closed
Closed
Closed
Closed

99
100

99-089
99-090

Town of Eagar/Round Valley Water Users Association
Pressure Irrigation Feasibility Study & Preliminary Design
Redrock Riparian Improvement

$320,540.00
$62,350.00

APACHE
SANTA CRUZ

Closed
Closed

101
102

99-091
99-092

Effects of Livestock Use Levels on Riparian Trees on the
Verde River
Little Colorado River Enhancement Demonstration Project

$41,417.00
$348,627.94

YAVAPAI
APACHE

Closed
Closed

71
72
73

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103
104
105
106
107
108
109
110

99-093
99-094
99-095
99-096
99-097
99-098
00-099
00-100

111

00-101

Coconino Plateau Regional Water Study
Santa Cruz River Park Extension
Brown Creek Riparian Restoration
Upper Santa Cruz Watershed Restoration
Dakini Valley Riparian Project
Rio Salado Habitat Restoration Project
Gila Reference Riparian Area, Discovery Park
Willow Creek Riparian Restoration Project
Murray Basin and Saffell Canyon Watershed Restoration
Project

112
113

00-102
00-103

Upper Eagle Creek Restoration on East Eagle Allotment of
Four Drag Ranch
Riparian Restoration on the Santa Cruz River - Santa Fe Ranch

114

00-104

115

00-105

116
117
118
119

$134,200.00
$434,684.00
$34,037.00
$184,950.00
$66,130.00
$950,408.00
$152,850.80
$33,480.00

COCONINO
PIMA
APACHE
SANTA CRUZ
GILA
MARICOPA
GRAHAM
MOHAVE

Closed
Closed
Closed
Closed
Closed
Closed
Closed
Closed

$260,727.83

APACHE

Closed

$66,330.00
$49,008.00

GREENLEE
SANTA CRUZ

Closed
Closed

$69,349.00

APACHE

Closed

$81,951.00

APACHE

Closed

00-106
00-108
00-109
00-110

Continued Enhancement of Pueblo Colorado Wash at Hubbell
Trading Post National Historic Site
Hubbell Trading Post Riparian Restoration with Treated
Effluent
Tres Alamos Ranch Dirt-Tanks-To-Aquatic-Habitat
Conversion
Lake Mary Watershed Streams Restoration Project
Lower San Pedro Watershed Project
Upper Fairchild Draw Riparian Restoration

$69,220.56
$253,119.00
$249,871.00
$35,515.00

YAVAPAI
COCONINO
PIMA
COCONINO

Closed
Closed
Closed
Closed

120

00-111

Cooperative Grazing Management For Riparian Improvement
on the San Pedro

$228,701.00

PINAL

Closed

121
122
123

00-112
00-113
00-114

Town of Eagar/Round Valley Water Users Assoc. - Additional
Mapping For Water Quality Improvements in the Watershed
Polacca Wash Grazing Management
The Papago Park Green Line Project

$151,829.00
$267,511.00
$229,152.00

APACHE
NAVAJO
MARICOPA

Closed
Closed
Closed

124
125
126
127

00-115
03-116
03-117
03-118

Tucson Audubon Society North Simpson Farm Riparian
Recovery Project
Cottonwood Creek Restoration
Lynx Creek Restoration at Sediment Trap #2
Verde River Riparian Area Partnership Project

$127,409.30
$185,772.50
$179,771.50
$111,221.00

PIMA
COCHISE
YAVAPAI
YAVAPAI

Closed
Closed
Closed
Closed

128

03-119

Wet Meadows for Water Quality and Wildlife - A Riparian
Restoration Project

$137,027.30

APACHE

Closed

129
130

04-120
04-121

$46,634.00
$266,020.00

YAVAPAI
YAVAPAI

Closed
Closed

131

04-122

Verde Headwaters 3-D Hydrogeological Model Framework and
Visualization
Lynx Creek Restoration
Watson Woods Riparian Preserve Restoration Feasibility
Project

$183,523.80

YAVAPAI

Closed

132
133

04-123
04-124

Tucson Audubon Society, Santa Cruz River Habitat Project,
North Simpson Site, Phase 2
Yuma East Wetlands Riparian Revegetation Project

$130,786.00
$285,878.25

PIMA
YUMA

Closed
Closed

134
135
136
137
138
139

05-125
05-126
05-127
05-128
05-129
05-130

Wilkins' Family Little Colorado River Riparian Enhancement
Project
X Diamond Ranch LCR Riparian Enhancement Project
EC Bar Ranch Reach 8 Water Well and Drinker Project
Canyon Creek Riparian Restoration Project, Reach 4-5
Georges Lake Riparian Restoration Project
Riparian Restoration on the San Xavier District - Project Two

$293,618.00
$352,119.00
$22,235.00
$106,919.00
$168,636.50
$36,353.00

APACHE
APACHE
APACHE
GILA
APACHE
PIMA

Closed
Closed
Closed
Closed
Closed
Closed

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140
141
142

05-131
05-132
05-133

Management & Control of Tamarisk and Other Invasive
Vegetation at Backcountry Seeps, Springs and Tributaries in
Grand Canyon National Park
Esperanza Ranch Riparian Restoration Project
Verde Wild and Scenic River Fence Exclosure

143
144
145
146

05-134
06-135
06-136
06-137

Quechan Indian Nation Yuma East Wetlands Restoration
Project - Phase I
Double Circle Ranch Riparian Fencing Project
The Arboretum at Flagstaff Wetland Habitat Enhancement
Pakoon Springs Restoration Design and Implementation Project

$263,803.25
$84,448.00
$116,000.00
$262,103.00

YUMA
GREENLEE
COCONINO
MOHAVE

Closed
Closed
Closed
Closed

147
148

06-138
06-139

Management and Control of Tamarisk and Other Invasive
Vegetation at Backcountry Seeps, Springs, and Tributaries in
Grand Canyon National Park - Second Year of Phase II
Coal Mine Fence

$258,397.00
$187,013.00

COCONINO
SANTA CRUZ

Closed
Closed

149
150

06-140
07-141

Yuma Crossing National Heritage Area Yuma East Wetlands
Restoration Project - Phase I
Picture Canyon Rio De Flag Meander Restoration Project

$256,790.00
$330,225.00

YUMA
COCONINO

Closed
Active

151

07-142

Reduction of Erosion and Sedimentation along the Lower San
Pedro River Through Hydrologic Restoration of Modified
Ephemeral Washes

$396,409.00

PINAL

Active

152

07-143

Little Colorado River & Nutrioso Creek Riparian Enhancement
Project

$198,996.00

APACHE

Closed

153
154
155

07-144
07-145
07-146

Evaluation of Riparian Habitat and Headcutting on Lower
Cienega Creek
Kaler Ranch Erosion Control Project, Phase II
Little Colorado River Project on H-Y Ranch River Property

$23,972.00
$284,332.00
$53,000.00

PIMA
GREENLEE
NAVAJO

Closed
Closed
Closed

156
157
158
159

07-147
07-148
07-149
07-150

The Effects of Restoration on Wildlife Recovery at the Yuma
East Wetlands Restoration Project
South Channel Phase II Restoration Project
Control of Tamarisk on 12 Miles of the Upper Verde River
Fairchild Draw Riparian Restoration Project

$68,016.00
$603,487.00
$366,390.00
$172,674.00

YUMA
YUMA
YAVAPAI
COCONINO

Closed
Closed
Closed
Closed

160
161

08-151
08-152

Test of Riparian Recovery Following Cessation of
Groundwater Pumping, Lower San Pedro
AWPF Yuma East Wetlands 68-acre Riparian Revegetation

$61,795.00
$746,667.60

PINAL
YUMA

Closed
Closed

162
163
164
165
166
167
168
169
170

08-153
08-154
08-155
08-156
08-157
08-158
08-159
08-160
08-161

$156,833.40
$248,826.00
$744,747.00
$296,708.00
$293,960.10
$798,988.00
$142,543.20
$390,839.00
$296,155.00

YUMA
NAVAJO
GREENLEE
YUMA
COCONINO
YAVAPAI
COCONINO
PIMA
YAVAPAI

Closed
Closed
Active
Closed
Active
Closed
Closed
Active
Closed

171
172
173
174

09-162
09-163
09-164
09-165

$250,348.00
$35,356.00
$118,125.00
$372,579.00

GILA
GREENLEE
SANTA CRUZ
APACHE

Active
Closed
Closed
Active

The Effects of Restoration on Herpetofaunal and Mammalian
Community Recovery
Billy Creek Natural Area Riparian Restoration Project
Restoration of the Gila River at Apache Grove
Cocopah Colorado River Restoration
Paria River Exotic Removal Project - Phase I
Watson Woods Riparian Preserve Restoration Project
Hoxworth Springs Stream Channel Restoration Project
Atturbury Wash Riparian Stewardship Project
Montezuma Well Riparian Pasture Restoration Project
Middle Fossil Creek Riparian Habitat Protection and
Restoration
Double Circle Ranch Erosion Control Project
Babocomari River Riparian Protection Project
Alpine Ranger District Riparian Improvement

$245,500.00
$279,411.50
$63,888.50

COCONINO
SANTA CRUZ
YAVAPAI

Closed
Closed
Closed

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List of AWPF Projects with Map Key
175
176
177
178

09-166
09-167
09-169
09-171

Hunter’s Hole Riparian and Wetland Restoration Project
Tavasci Marsh Wetland Restoration Project
Gila River Water Conservation Education Program
Black Canyon Riparian Restoration Project

$683,345.87
$374,838.00
$148,612.80
$291,700.00

YUMA
YAVAPAI
GRAHAM
YAVAPAI

Closed
Closed
Closed
Closed

179
180
181

11-172
11-173
11-174

Avifaunal and Butterfly (Lepidoptera) Recovery in Restored
Wetland and Riparian Habitats
Invasive Weed Control - Gila River Corridor, Greenlee County
Eagle Creek Riparian Restoration at Filleman Crossing

$100,758.00
$261,995.96
$265,776.00

YUMA
GREENLEE
GREENLEE

Closed
Active
Active

182
183
184

11-175
11-176
11-177

E. Coli Reduction on the San Francisco River through
Alternative Livestock Water on the Kaler Ranch, Phase II
Double Circle Ranch Erosion Control Project Phase II
Eagle Creek Riparian Protection Project

$137,594.43
$36,866.60
$136,714.11

GREENLEE
GREENLEE
GREENLEE

Closed
Active
Closed

185

11-179

Inventory of Tamarisk Leaf Beetle and Effects on Riparian
Habitat in the Colorado, Verde, Salt and Tonto Rivers

$141,972.80

COCONINO

Active

186

11-180

Pakoon Wash and Pakoon Springs Restoration and
Enhancement Project

$306,353.00

MOHAVE

Active

187

11-181

Hidden Slough and Leopard Frog Marsh Restoration in Glen
Canyon National Recreation Area , AZ

$348,901.00

MOHAVE

Active

188

14-182

Arundo Eradication & Riparian Restoration of Sabino and Bear
Creek, Tucson, AZ

$51,262.00

PIMA

Contracting
Phase

189

14-183

Menges Ranch Water System Maintenance Project

$28, 546.60

GREENLEE

Contracting
Phase

190

14-184

Date Creek Riparian Restoration Project

$147,877.00

YAVAPAI

Contracting
Phase

191

14-185

Horseshoe Draw Flood Control, Restoration and Erosion
Mitigation Study and Design Project

$198,625.00

COCHISE

Contracting
Phase

* The “Grant Amount” column represents the full grant awarded for each project and will total more than the grant
disbursements and grant obligations sections on the financial page. Some grants have been completed for less
money than the amount budgeted while others have terminated prior to expenditure of the full grant amount. This
column has not been changed to reflect these situations.

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Appendix B: Financial Statement

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ARIZONA WATER PROTECTION FUND
Combined Statement of Receipts, Expenditures and Fund Balance
For the Fiscal Year ending June 30, 2014, including 13th Month
(OOO's Omitted)

FUND BALANCE, July 1, 2013
RECEIPTS:
Investment Income
Interstate Water Sales (CAP)
Receipts and Donations
TOTAL- RECEIPTS
EXPENDITURES:
ADWR Support
ASLD Support
Commission Expenses
Grant Disbursements
Legislative Transfers Out
TOTAL- EXPENDITURES
FUND BALANCE
LESS: REMAINING GRANT OBLIGATIONS
UNCOMMITTED FUND BALANCE, JUNE 30, 2014
ACCOUNTS:
GRANT FUNDS
ADMINISTRATION EXPENSES
TOTAL-ACCOUNTBALANCE

J:\ACCTG\WPF\WPF Annual Reports\WPF FY2014 Annual Report.xls

$4,307
34
130
164
237
502

13
752

3,719
(2,147)
$1,572

$1,502

70
$1,572

8/6/2014