Virgin River Coalition

Virgin River Coalition

Virgin River Coalition

Virgin River Coalition

Who is the 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.

Contact:

Virgin River Coalition

PO Box 1684

Mesquite, NV 89024

Phone: 702-308-6736

Email: virginrivercoalition@gmail.com

Who is the 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 Mission.

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 Activities and Opportunities.


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.

President: Stan Harger

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

  • Riparian Restoration
  • Fisheries
  • Water Quality/
  • Conservation
  • Recreation
  • Grant Operations in the Field
  • Community Events
  • Education

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.)


Virgin River Coalition Partners

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