YUMA CROSSING NATIONAL HERITAGE

Conducts historical research, transcribes historic newspaper articles and handwritten letters, and organizes archival materials.

Conducts historical research, transcribes historic newspaper articles and handwritten letters, and organizes archival materials to preserve historical information.

Conducts historical research, transcribes historic newspaper articles and handwritten letters, and organizes archival materials to preserve and make accessible historical information.

Conducts historical research, transcribes historic documents, and organizes archival materials to preserve and make accessible the history of the region.

Conducts historical research, transcribing historic documents and organizing archival materials, and performs economic impact studies on national heritage area sites.

Operates the Colorado River State Historic Park to educate visitors about the Colorado River's role in the development of Yuma and the Southwest, featuring an outdoor exhibit area with a restored 1907 Baldwin steam locomotive.

Operates the Colorado River State Historic Park to educate visitors about the Colorado River's role in the development of Yuma and the Southwest, featuring an outdoor exhibit with a restored 1907 Baldwin steam locomotive.

Operates the Colorado River State Historic Park to educate visitors about the Colorado River's role in the development of Yuma and the Southwest, featuring an outdoor exhibit with a restored 1907 Baldwin steam locomotive.

Operates the Colorado River State Historic Park, educating visitors about the Colorado River's role in Yuma's development, and features an outdoor exhibit area with a restored 1907 Baldwin steam locomotive. The organization also provides interpretive panels in a public plaza to orient visitors to the Yuma Crossing National Historic Landmark.

Hosts community events such as the annual Christmas on the Colorado, attracting hundreds of attendees, and collaborates with the City of Yuma to revise park master plans to better meet community needs.

Implemented the first annual Christmas on the Colorado event, attracting over 400 Yumans to the park, and expands volunteer and educational opportunities related to the Yuma East Wetlands.

Implemented the first annual Christmas on the Colorado event, attracting over 400 Yumans to the park, and expands volunteer and educational opportunities related to the Yuma East Wetlands.

Uses annual pass sales revenue to fund exhibits and maintain park operations, secures grant funding for development projects, and develops long-term capital improvement programs for historic parks.

Preserves and maintains historical landmarks, state parks, and riverfront trails, including ongoing maintenance of park buildings and grounds, light maintenance of interpretive signage, and preservation of historical artifacts like a concrete rail pivot.

Expands volunteer and educational opportunities related to the Yuma East Wetlands.

Facilitated the discovery and successful breeding of endangered species in the East Wetlands and secured 50 years of maintenance funding for the East Wetlands in partnership with the Bureau of Reclamation's Multi-Species Conservation Program (MSCP).

Offers annual passes for multiple visits to State Historic Parks in Yuma, providing passholders with early notification of new attractions or exhibits.

Developed plans for The Center for the Future of the Colorado River at the Colorado River State Historic Park to educate the public and policymakers about the challenges facing the Colorado River.

Develops plans for The Center for the Future of the Colorado River to educate the public and policymakers about the challenges facing the Colorado River.

Led the design, funding, and construction of large sections of a 110-acre riverfront park, including roadways, a fishing pond, playgrounds, picnic ramadas, a hummingbird garden, and lighted multi-use pathways. Also developed a 3-mile hiking trail in the Yuma East Wetlands and secured grant funding for the "Lower Bench" which included Playa Linda beach, trails, and an outdoor environmental classroom.

Led the design, funding, and construction of large sections of a 110-acre riverfront park, including roadways, a fishing pond, playgrounds, picnic ramadas, a hummingbird garden, lighted multi-use pathways, and a 3-mile hiking trail with an overlook. Also developed Playa Linda beach, trails, trailhead parking, and an outdoor environmental classroom.

Leads the design, funding, and construction of riverfront park sections, including roadways, a fishing pond, playgrounds, picnic ramadas, gardens, and lighted multi-use pathways. This also encompasses securing grant funding for and developing the "Lower Bench" with a beach, trails, and an outdoor environmental classroom, as well as restoring bank line and riparian habitat.

Led the design, funding, and construction of large sections of a 110-acre riverfront park, including facilities like roadways, playgrounds, and picnic areas, and transformed nearly 400 acres of the Yuma East Wetlands from a dump into a wildlife habitat through restoration efforts.

Led the effort to design, fund, and build large sections of a 110-acre riverfront park, including the construction of "Upper Bench" facilities like roadways, playgrounds, and picnic ramadas, and securing grant funding for the "Lower Bench" which included Playa Linda beach and trails.

Conducts economic impact studies on national heritage area sites.

Conducts economic impact studies on national heritage area sites to assess their financial contributions.

Conducts economic impact studies focused on national heritage area sites to understand and quantify their financial contributions.

Conducts economic impact studies on national heritage area sites to understand their broader financial contributions.

Uses annual pass sales revenue to fund exhibits and maintain park operations, and developed a long-term capital improvement program for the Yuma Territorial Prison State Historic Park.

Uses annual pass sales revenue to fund exhibits and maintain park operations, and develops long-term capital improvement programs for the Yuma Territorial Prison State Historic Park.

Manages and maintains the Yuma Territorial Prison (YTP) and Colorado River State Historic Park (CRSHP) on behalf of the City of Yuma, including ongoing maintenance of buildings, grounds, and landscapes. This also includes managing and maintaining the Yuma East Wetlands, which involves ecological restoration, trail maintenance, and habitat preservation.

Manages and maintains the Yuma Territorial Prison (YTP) and Colorado River State Historic Park (CRSHP) on behalf of the City of Yuma, including ongoing maintenance of buildings and grounds, and ecological restoration and trail maintenance in the Yuma East Wetlands.

Manages and maintains the Yuma Territorial Prison (YTP) and Colorado River State Historic Park (CRSHP) on behalf of the City of Yuma, including ongoing maintenance of park buildings and grounds, and manages the Yuma East Wetlands. This includes ecological restoration, trail maintenance, and light maintenance such as painting and cleaning.

Manages and maintains the Yuma Territorial Prison (YTP) and Colorado River State Historic Park (CRSHP) on behalf of the City of Yuma, including ongoing maintenance of buildings and grounds, and ecological restoration of the Yuma East Wetlands. This includes clearing exotic species, tree thinning, revegetation, park clean up, and light maintenance such as painting and cleaning.

Manages and operates the Colorado River State Historic Park and the Yuma Territorial Prison State Historic Park on behalf of the City of Yuma, providing educational experiences about the region's history and the Colorado River, and offering annual passes for multiple visits.

Offers annual passes that provide multiple visits to State Historic Parks in Yuma and early notification of new attractions or exhibits.

Offers annual passes for multiple visits to State Historic Parks in Yuma, providing passholders with early notification of new attractions or exhibits.

Offers annual passes for multiple visits to State Historic Parks in Yuma, providing passholders with early notification of new attractions or exhibits.

Developed a long-term capital improvement program for the Yuma Territorial Prison State Historic Park and revised the park master plan in collaboration with the City of Yuma to meet community needs.

Creates and maintains public recreational opportunities such as a 3-mile hiking trail with an overlook in the wetlands, and develops facilities like Playa Linda beach, trails, and trailhead parking, while also expanding volunteer and educational opportunities related to the wetlands.

Develops plans for The Center for the Future of the Colorado River to educate the public and policymakers about challenges facing the river, and expands volunteer and educational opportunities related to the Yuma East Wetlands.

Provides interpretive panels in a public plaza to orient visitors to the Yuma Crossing National Historic Landmark and develops plans for The Center for the Future of the Colorado River to educate the public and policymakers.

Provides interpretive panels in a public plaza to orient visitors to the Yuma Crossing National Historic Landmark, showcasing various historical elements. Also develops plans for The Center for the Future of the Colorado River to educate the public and policymakers.

Provides interpretive panels in a public plaza to orient visitors to the Yuma Crossing National Historic Landmark and displays a large-scale map linking to the city's multi-purpose trail system.

Leads the design, funding, and construction of large sections of a 110-acre riverfront park, including facilities like roadways, a fishing pond, playgrounds, picnic ramadas, a hummingbird garden, and multi-use pathways, and features a water element and pedestrian links.

Transformed nearly 400 acres of the Yuma East Wetlands from a trash dump into a mosaic of marsh, mesquite, cottonwood, and willows, providing wildlife habitat. This includes planting almost 200,000 trees and native grasses, and completing additional bank line wetland restoration.

Transformed nearly 400 acres of the Yuma East Wetlands from a trash dump into a mosaic of marsh, mesquite, cottonwood, and willows, providing wildlife habitat. This includes planting almost 200,000 trees and native grasses and completing additional bank line wetland restoration.

Manages and maintains the Yuma East Wetlands, transforming nearly 400 acres from a trash dump into a mosaic of marsh, mesquite, cottonwood, and willows, providing wildlife habitat and facilitating the breeding of endangered species. This includes ecological restoration, trail maintenance, and securing long-term maintenance funding.

Transformed nearly 400 acres of the Yuma East Wetlands from a former trash dump into a diverse ecosystem of marsh, mesquite, cottonwood, and willows, creating vital wildlife habitat. This includes planting almost 200,000 trees and native grasses and facilitating the discovery and breeding of endangered species like the Ridgway's Rail and Yellow-Billed Cuckoo.