The Upper Verde River Property, known also as the Croll Subject Property, is located approximately eight miles north of Chino Valley in Yavapai County, Arizona. This property was acquired through the Department’s Heritage and Waterfowl Conservation Fund. The property consists of four parcels totaling approximately 796 acres located along the upper Verde River and lower Granite Creek. The Department has also applied for a Special Land Use Permit (SLUP) from the Arizona State Land Department (ASLD) for approximately 240 acres of State Trust lands located adjacent to two of the deeded parcels. The primary management emphasis for the Upper Verde River property is to manage riparian habitat and maintain native fish diversity. Secondary management emphases are environmental education and compatible wildlife oriented recreation.
Records / History:
The primary management emphasis for the Upper Verde River property is to manage riparian habitat and maintain native fish diversity. Secondary management emphases are environmental education and compatible wildlife oriented recreation.
<br><br>
Native fish populations in the upper Verde River, inclusive of the subject properties, are among the most diverse in Arizona. Because native fish diversity and abundance are valuable indicators of biotic integrity, initial management focus will be to monitor, manage, and maintain the extant native fish populations.
<br><br>
A secondary resource management emphasis is to increase public awareness in the greater Prescott area about the Heritage Program, nongame wildlife populations, and sensitive habitats.
Search
