![People on a field trip along the Verde River](https://azriparian.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/49/2024/05/Randall_People_Verde_2_Apr_09-017-scaled.jpg)
Activities Committee
Responsible for developing and implementing a program of projects, workshops, training opportunities and social activities for the benefit of riparian systems, the membership and the community. This committee will work closely with other committees to assist with implementation of their work products.
![The Little Colorado River](https://azriparian.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/49/2024/05/25-Stuart_A_Bend_in_the_Little_Colorado_River_Becker_Lake_Wildlife_Area_near_Springerville_Sep_2005.jpg)
Conservation Committee
Responsible for generating information and recommendations on management and use of riparian systems; for generating information and recommendations on managing water resources as they affect aquatic and terrestrial parameters in riparian systems; and for developing recommendations and programs that will encourage protection and/or enhancement of riparian systems.
![](https://azriparian.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/49/2024/05/Verde-River-Days-08c.jpg)
Education Committee
Responsible for developing recommendations, programs, and materials for educating resource managers, decision makers, and the public about riparian systems.
![Fossil Creek](https://azriparian.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/49/2024/05/DSCF0468.jpg)
Policy Committee
Responsible for the communication of Arizona Riparian Council positions, actions, and perspectives to policymakers, the membership, the media, and others as necessary. This committee will work closely with other committees and the board to communicate their work products.