Prescott  AZ (October 5, 2012) – As part of a continuing program to improve forest health, reduce hazardous fuels and return fire to the ecosystem, fire managers are preparing for this season’s prescribed fire program on the Prescott National Forest. Pending favorable conditions, the prescribed burns are planned for the week of October 9, 2012. Groom Creek RX (T13N, R2W, S26, 27, 34, 35) –... 

Sedona AZ (September 21, 2012) – The following is public notice of the Sedona Fire District Board Meeting Agenda for its September 27, 2012 regular public and executive session meeting: Sedona Fire District 2860 Southwest Drive, Sedona, Arizona 86336 Telephone (928) 282-6800 FAX (928) 282-6857  REGULAR BOARD MEETING Station #1 – 2860 Southwest Drive – West Sedona – Multipurpose Room  Thursday,... 

Barry Allan, OCWC Executive Director Sedona AZ (July 7, 2012) – The Oak Creek Watershed Council has completed the Oak Creek Watershed Improvement Plan (OCWIP) draft and received approval from the Arizona Department of Environmental Quality (ADEQ) to move forward with public review of the document. Funded by a grant from ADEQ and the U. S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) in October 2009,... 

Sedona, AZ (February 5, 2012) – The Oak Creek Watershed Council (OCWC) announced today that a scientific Social Survey, designed to obtain opinions on human behaviors affecting the water quality of Oak Creek, is being mailed to over 1200 randomly selected residents in the Oak Creek watershed.  The Survey solicits residents’ help in order to discover how best to inform other members of the... 

Sedona, AZ (August 10, 2011) – In response to recent concerns regarding wildland fires and smoke management in the Verde Valley, the United States Forest Service (USFS) and the City of Sedona will be available to citizens during an Open House at the Sedona Council Chambers, August 23, 2011. Fire Managers from the Coconino, Prescott and Kaibab National Forests and Arizona Department of Environmental... 

Oak Creek Sedona, AZ – The original two year grant awarded to the Oak Creek Watershed Council (OCWC) by the Arizona Department of Environmental Quality (ADEQ) and the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) under the federal Clean Water Act to develop the Oak Creek Watershed Improvement Plan has been extended an additional year to September 30, 2012.    Oak Creek is classified as an “outstanding”... 

Sedona AZ (February 23, 2010) – In a letter to SedonaEye.com editors, Sedona Chapel area resident, Lin Ennis, discusses her position on proposed sewer fees: Dear Council Members, I am concerned about there being a dramatic increase in sewer fees over the next few years – double to triple the fees in comparable communities. However, I also realize our Wastewater Enterprise Fund is drastically...