Virgin River Coalition
Virgin River Coalition
VRC Beginnings.
In September 2017, a group of local community members, Mesquite City representatives, irrigation and water district representatives, non-profit organizations, and county, state and federal partners convened to write the Lower Virgin River Integrated Watershed Plan. That cooperative is now called the Virgin River Coalition - VRC. VRC’s goal is to ensure that the river continues to support the local communities and nature.
Virgin River Coalition
PO Box 1684
Mesquite, NV 89024
Phone: 702-308-6736
Email: virginrivercoalition@gmail.com
VRC Beginnings.
In September 2017, a group of local community members, Mesquite City representatives, irrigation and water district representatives, non-profit organizations, and county, state and federal partners convened to write the Lower Virgin River Integrated Watershed Plan. That cooperative is now called the Virgin River Coalition - VRC. VRC’s goal is to ensure that the river continues to support the local communities and nature.
The Virgin River Coalition’s Mission is to:
Develop strategies, identify partnerships, facilitate implementation and evaluate progress to improve the human values and ecological health of the Virgin River for future generations of residents, visitors, businesses, recreational users, farmers and ranchers.
Virgin River Coalition Week - October 16-21, 2023
Virgin River Clean-up - October 21, 2023 8AM
May 2024 - Mesquite Days River Walk
Take me to the River Series 2023
October 11, 2023 - City Hall 6PM - Evening Sky
October 18, 2023 - 6PM S'more History Family Night at Museum Pavilion
October 25, 2023 - 6PM City Hall - Snakes
Educational Events Mesquite Library
Oct 17th 10AM ages 0-5 Water Conservation
Oct 18th 10AM ages 3-5 Desert Animals
Oct 19th 4PM ages k-12 Environment Care & animals within the watershed
Recreational Events
ATV Ride Friday October 20th 8:45AM Mesquite Staging area
Virgin River Coalition Leadership Structure
The Virgin River Coalition is led by a steering committee, a professional facilitator and a local coordinator.
Local Coordinator: Denise Houston
Facilitator: Rob Sutter - Enduring Conservation Outcomes
Steering Committee Members: George Gault
Jeri Lynn Benell
Tanya Anderson - The Nature Conservancy
Deborah Campbell - DCA Associates
Dan Catron - Mesquite City Senior Planner
Stan Harger - Kokopelli ATV Club
Kristen Jespersen - Rivers Edge West
Jon Paul Kiel - Nevada Department of Environmental Protection
The steering committee meets monthly with the local coordinator and the facilitator.
Virgin River Coalition Focus Area Working Groups (Committees)
Recreation
Water Quality and Management
Native Fish Habitat
Riparian Habitat
Public Engagement and Education
Volunteer Opportunities
Virgin River Coalition Meeting is held twice a year in October and April at the City Council Chambers at City Hall. The public is invited to attend portions of the coalition meeting.
The Virgin River Coalition is looking for local community people to become members of the Virgin River Coalition. Please contact the local coordinator if you are interested in becoming a member.
The Virgin River Coalition is funded by a Grant from the Nevada Department of Environmental Protection - focusing on Non-point source pollution, and the City of Mesquite.
(Photos of the previous cleanup group.)
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