Restoration work to add more structural support to the three-story, century-old Weatherford Hotel is scheduled to begin in March. The latest phase to return the historic building to its original grandeur will include removing the second floor mezzanine and returning the 19-foot-high ceiling to the … [Read more...] about Huge Weatherford Hotel Restoration Project Beginning
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Forest Restoration Creating 1,000 Jobs
The Four Forest Restoration Initiative (4FRI) is currently the nation’s largest collaborative effort designed to restore ecosystems in United States forests. The four National Forests involved with this project, Coconino, Kaibab, Apache-Sitgreaves and Tonto, are poised to see a significant change … [Read more...] about Forest Restoration Creating 1,000 Jobs
Plan for Restoring Northern Arizona’s Forests
There is no question that forest fires can leave devastation and great economic loss after they are extinguished. Last year’s fires near Flagstaff cost taxpayers millions of dollars, and the aftermath caused a significant amount of flooding near Doney Park. That is why several community leaders, … [Read more...] about Plan for Restoring Northern Arizona’s Forests
Floodplain Inspector Wins Moody Award
David McKee, Floodplain Inspector with the Stormwater Management Program, City of Flagstaff, is the unanimous selection of the Friends of the Rio de Flag (FoRio) to receive the first annual Tom Moody Award for committed service to the restoration of the Rio de Flag. David received three separate … [Read more...] about Floodplain Inspector Wins Moody Award
Proposed Forest Restoration
Applauding Forest Service efforts, the Four Forest Restoration Initiative stakeholders’ groups is calling the latest step toward restoring northern Arizona’s ponderosa pine ecosystem significant and historic. Currently available for public comment, the Forest Service proposal or Proposed Action … [Read more...] about Proposed Forest Restoration
Boldcow – Refurbishing Furniture With a Twist
Maybe you have an old piece of furniture sitting in storage or in the garage. It might be a hand-me- down from a special relative, or something you paid too much for in college so now you can’t part with it. If you don’t like its look anymore, or it’s not functional, but you want to keep it, help is … [Read more...] about Boldcow – Refurbishing Furniture With a Twist
Nature’s Workshop: Whimsical Dragonflies and Butterflies
Nature’s Workshop: Whimsical Dragonflies and Butterflies Rio Salado Habitat Restoration Project, 2801 S 7th Ave, 9 to 11 a.m. Nature crafts are a great way to experience the great outdoors and to take a special memory of your visit home with you. Create your own whimsical butterfly or … [Read more...] about Nature’s Workshop: Whimsical Dragonflies and Butterflies