Category Archives: Communications
Remember FSPR on Giving Tuesday!
On the first of December, remember the San Pedro River and what it means to you! Then support the Friends with a generous donation to ensure advocacy remains strong for both good stewardship and river protection.
S.V. Herald article on Friends volunteers
Learn more about the Water Sentinels and other volunteers of the Friends of the San Pedro River in the Sierra Vista Herald article Celebrating Volunteers. And join us, either as a volunteer or by attending one of our walks or other events!
Volunteers test water quality on the river.
Read our new brochures!
Browse the new brochures on our website for information on the San Pedro Riparian National Conservation Area (SPRNCA), the Friends of the San Pedro River, the San Pedro House, the Fairbank Schoolhouse, and the Fairbank Historic Townsite.
San Pedro River – through a geologist’s eyes
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The San Pedro River at Fairbank
The San Pedro River is Arizona’s last undammed river. Joe Cook and his colleagues at the Arizona Geological Survey recently mapped the extent of Holocene channel and floodplain alluvium there. This 122-mile map story from the US-Mexico Frontier to Winkelman, Arizona, shows you the San Pedro River Valley as seen through the eyes of a geologist.
Spring River Roundup Newsletter is out!
River Roundup newsletter
The River_Roundup_Spring_2014 edition and Calendar of Events is out!
This edition includes articles about the President’s Award to Chris Long, in memory of volunteers who recently passed away, Clovis people, not to mention our recent film festival, the festival of arts, and Archaeology and Heritage Awareness Month Expo and history walks in March.
Celebrate AZ Gives Day Today!
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We need you to help us with these three things:
- Click this link to donate today: azgives.razoo.com/story/Friends-Of-The-San-Pedro-River.
- Make sure to Like us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/fspraz!
- Finally, spread the word! Share our Facebook page, posts, and this email with your family and friends. Include a personal note as to why you believe in Friends of the San Pedro River and its mission and why we deserve your support on April 9.
With your assistance on Arizona Gives Day, we hope to raise more than $2,000 towards a wetlands restoration project! Follow us on Facebook (www.facebook.com/fspraz) so you can join in on this exciting day of giving!
With your support, we can advocate for river protection, provide the equivalent of over $200,000 worth of volunteer labor annually for interpretive educational and recreational events, and engage BLM and community leaders in support of good stewardship for the SPRNCA and the river.
Thank you for your support of the San Pedro River and the Friends!
Film Festival in Bisbee March 13, 14
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On stage at the Wild & Scenic Film Festival
The Friends of the San Pedro River will host the Wild & Scenic Film Festival on March 13 and 14 at the Central School Project in Bisbee from 6 PM to 9 PM, plus a Friday afternoon Kids Program at 1 PM on March 14. Tickets are only $5 (kids under 16 enter for free when accompanied by an adult) and will be available at the door the day of the event. Bring your friends and introduce them to FSPR. Mark your calendars and plan to join us
Ron Beck gets 301 species for Big Year!
Ron has surpassed 300 species!! #300 was Common Merganser and #301 was Common Goldeneye. Track Ron Beck’s “Bicycle Big Year” and help support the work of the Friends of the San Pedro River at the same time! Pledge whatever amount per species that you can and follow Ron’s progress on our Facebook page 
as he surpasses 300 bird species in Cochise County in 2013! YOU can help us reach the $15K match from the Conservation Lands Foundation. Thanks to those of you who have already contributed!!
Video: Our River, A Work in Progress
The video “Our River: A Work in Progress” is available on the Friends’ Channel on YouTube.