CCRN recharge efforts will benefit the San Pedro River

August 21, 2019
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Sierra Vista Herald/Review recently published an article relating the San Pedro River to a new study on the link between groundwater pumping and stream depletion. The study, by Laura E. Condon, University of Arizona, and Reed M. Maxwell, Colorado School of Mines, focused on isolating impacts of decreased groundwater storage. The article highlights CCRN projects that are being implemented to recharge the aquifer in a manner that benefits the river.

Read the full article on myhealdreview.com.

Mission

The mission of the Cochise Conservation & Recharge Network (CCRN) is to implement a regional network of land and water management projects that result in a healthy watershed, flowing San Pedro River, conservation of water resources, and a vibrant local economy.

Member Organizations

The CCRN was formed in 2015. The members are Cochise County, the City of Sierra Vista, The Nature Conservancy, Hereford Natural Resources Conservation District, the City of Bisbee, Fort Huachuca, and the U.S. Bureau of Land Management.