User:Granitecreek/Watson Woods Riparian Preserve
The Watson Woods Riparian Preserve is a 125-acre riparian preserve owned by the City of Prescott and managed by Prescott Creeks.[1] Granite Creek flows through the property. The preserve provides a buffer between the City of Prescott and Watson Lake, and is an important wildlife corridor.
History
[edit]Prior to the Nineteenth Century, Watson Woods was a 1,000-acre riparian forest that stretched from the Granite Dells toward downtown Prescott.[2] The area has been variously utilized for raising livestock, as a sand and gravel quarry, and as a garbage dump.
Since 1989, Prescott Creeks has coordinated efforts to restore and preserve the property through clean-up events, channel re-alignments, and tree planting.
References
[edit]- ^ "Parks and Lakes: Watson Woods Riparian Preserve". City of Prescott. Retrieved 2009-10-26.
- ^ "Watson Woods Riparian Preserve: Restoration Plan (Part 1)" (PDF). Prescott Creeks Preservation Association. Retrieved 2009-10-26.