Every initiative we run traces back to a single goal: a healthy, living Salt River corridor for Sunridge and beyond.
We restore degraded riparian zones by removing invasive species, re-grading floodplains, and re-establishing native plant communities that shelter wildlife and stabilize banks.
Our citizen-science monitoring program tests dozens of sites along the corridor each month, tracking nitrates, turbidity, dissolved oxygen, and aquatic health indicators.
We propagate and install native Sonoran Desert riparian species -- cottonwood, willow, mesquite, and native sedges -- through seasonal planting events open to all skill levels.
Join a Saturday morning work party to remove buffelgrass, plant natives, collect seeds, or conduct wildlife counts. No experience needed -- bring gloves and water.
School programs, guided nature walks, and birding tours bring the restored corridor to life for students and community members of all ages throughout the year.
Financial gifts, in-kind contributions, and corporate partnerships fund restoration crews, monitoring equipment, and community outreach programs year-round.
Volunteer & education access
All Salt River Restoration Project volunteer events and public tours are free of charge and open to any community member. We provide training, tools, and plenty of sunscreen advice. You provide the enthusiasm.
Reach out and we will match you with the best opportunity -- whether you want to get your hands dirty in the field or support us from behind a desk.