Town wins $50K river rec grant

Along the banks of the Verde River in the Town of Camp Verde, paths have been worn in by foot traffic. Friends of the Verde River Greenway recently awarded Camp Verde $50,000 to establish trails instead of relying on them being worn in socially.
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The Town of Camp Verde accepted a $50,000 grant to develop a plan to take advantage of recreational opportunities along the Verde River.

The grant is for $50,000 through the Walton Family Foundation, the foundation started by the family connected with Walmart. The grant was facilitated by Friends of The Verde River Greenway.

The town receives $20,000 now and the remaining $30,000 in February, provided that the town has hired a design consultant.

Camp Verde Economic Development Director Steve Ayers said that the process has already begun.

Around 18 miles of the river runs through the town and it’s something that Ayers said need a more comprehensive management plan.

To read the full story, see the Wednesday, Nov. 19, edition of The Camp Verde Journal.

Mark Lineberger

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