Future Phoenix: Virtual Project Design Charette for Rio Reimagined partners
2026-04-28 12:00 - 13:00 (America/Denver) | ZOOM
This is an opportunity for Rio Reimagined partners to help the ASU Morrison Institute for Public Policy design a tool suite to inform decisions about a sustainable Phoenix metro area.
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2026 Arizona Brownfields Conference
2026-04-29 - 2026-04-30 | Tucson Association of Realtors, 2445 N Tucson Blvd, Tucson, AZ, 85715, United States
The Center for Creative Land Recycling, EPA Region 9, and the Arizona Department of Environmental Quality are excited to announce the 2026 Arizona Brownfields Conference
The Arizona Brownfield Conference will provide a unique opportunity for government agencies, Tribes, nonprofit organizations, businesses, developers, and stakeholders to come together and learn how brownfields programs can transform underutilized sites into community assets.

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AZGFD Clean-up Events
2026-04-29 07:00 - 09:00 (America/Denver) | Rio Salado Habitat Restoration Area, 3131 South Central Avenue, Phoenix, AZ, 85040, United States
Join Arizona Game and Fish Department, Arizona Public Service and other partners for several same-day statewide clean-up events in a celebration of ‘Earth Month’ and APS’ 140th Anniversary!
Choose from one of three locations, including: the Rio Salado Habitat Restoration Area
For more information, CLICK HERE or see the attached flyer
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Audubon Art & Papermaking Workshop
2026-05-09 09:00 - 12:00 (America/Denver) | Nina Mason Pulliam Salado Audubon Center, 3131 S Central Ave, Phoenix, 85040, United States
Join Arizona State University (ASU), AZ Land, and Audubon Southwest for a fun, family-friendly workshop featuring art, papermaking, and discussions on the future of the Rio Salado habitat.
ASU PhD candidate Luke Ramsey will share his studies on the river’s biodiversity, followed by a reflection session to learn more about you and your connections and hopes for Rio Salado. The program will include a short nature walk, reflection on the river’s future, and end with a hands-on papermaking and art workshop using plant material harvested within the Rio Salado corridor.
Come celebrate nature and art with us as we explore our relationship with the river!
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River Rally 2026
2026-05-11 - 2026-05-14 | San Antonio Riverwalk, 420 W Market St, San Antonio, TX, 78205, United States
Join members of the national network dedicated to healthy rivers and communities for their biannual conference on the banks of the San Antonio River. Hundreds of public, non-profit, private sector and community based leaders will attend field trips and 35+ learning sessions on the topics of clean water policy, integrated river management, communications and organizational health.

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Public Workshop on New Regional Trail - East Valley
2026-05-19 16:00 - 19:00 (America/Denver) | Arizona State University – Tempe Campus, 777 S Novus Place, Tempe, AZ, 85281, United States
The Rio Reimagined Active Transportation Study, under development by the Maricopa Association of Governments, is dedicated to identifying and establishing a connected regional trail alignment along the Salt and Gila river corridor, promoting safer and vital bicycle and pedestrian links to neighboring communities.
Your input to this study and a future regional trail is important! Please join us at a community open house event to provide feedback on the proposed river trail alignment and priority community connections. At each event we will review proposed vision and goals, river trail alignment, community connections, and public feedback on desired facilities, amenities, and project elements.
East Valley: Project Alignment and Connections
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Rio Salado District Policy Plan
2026-05-20 08:00 - 17:00 (America/Denver) | Travis L. Williams Family Services Center, 4732 S. Central Avenue, Phoenix, AZ, 85040, United States
The RIO PHX team would like to invite you to a neighborhood meeting next week on Wednesday, May 20, 2026 from 5:30pm to 6:30pm to learn more about the newly released Rio Salado District Policy Plan, RIO PHX design guidelines, and accompanying General Plan Land Use Map amendment to guide development in the Rio Salado District beyond the riverbanks. A short presentation will be provided by city staff and attendees will be able to interact with and provide comments on the plan, design guidelines, and land use map amendment.
You can also share your comments on the draft plan, design guidelines, or general plan land use map amendment with the RIO PHX team by Wednesday, June 10, 2026 by contacting:

Email: pdd.longrange@phoenix.gov
Phone: 602-262-6949 (Enrique Bojórquez Gaxiola) or 602-534-3475 (Christian Monahan)
Mail: 200 W. Washington Street, 3rd Floor, Phoenix, AZ 85003

To review the latest information and to stay informed about upcoming events and project updates, please visit www.phoenix.gov/pdd/riophx.

Public Workshop on New Regional Trail - West Valley
2026-05-20 16:00 - 19:00 (America/Denver) | Avondale Visitor & Conference Center, 11490 W Civic Center Drive, Avondale, AZ, 85323, United States
The Rio Reimagined Active Transportation Study, under development by the Maricopa Association of Governments, is dedicated to identifying and establishing a connected regional trail alignment along the Salt and Gila river corridor, promoting safer and vital bicycle and pedestrian links to neighboring communities.
Your input to this study and a future regional trail is important! Please join us at a community open house event to provide feedback on the proposed river trail alignment and priority community connections. At each event we will review proposed vision and goals, river trail alignment, community connections, and public feedback on desired facilities, amenities, and project elements.
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Public Workshop on New Regional Trail - Central Valley
2026-05-21 12:00 - 16:00 (America/Denver) | Nina Mason Pulliam Salado Audubon Center, 3131 S Central Ave, Phoenix, 85040, United States
The Rio Reimagined Active Transportation Study, under development by the Maricopa Association of Governments, is dedicated to identifying and establishing a connected regional trail alignment along the Salt and Gila river corridor, promoting safer and vital bicycle and pedestrian links to neighboring communities.
Your input to this study and a future regional trail is important! Please join us at a community open house event to provide feedback on the proposed river trail alignment and priority community connections. At each event we will review proposed vision and goals, river trail alignment, community connections, and public feedback on desired facilities, amenities, and project elements.

Central Valley: Project Alignment and Connections

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Webinar: Innovative Financing for Capital Projects
2026-06-02 13:00 - 14:30 (America/New_York) | WEBINAR
Capital improvement projects are critical to delivering public services, supporting economic development and improving quality of life. Well-maintained streets, dependable water infrastructure, and quality open space strengthen communities and attract businesses and new residents. Yet many communities struggle to fund these investments.
This webinar brings together experienced practitioners to share how their communities have leveraged private-sector investment to deliver infrastructure improvements including nature-based solution, without undermining affordability. Panelists will discuss innovative approaches, lessons learned from public-private partnerships, and practical steps for structuring financing for clean water. Whether you oversee capital improvement programs or municipal budgets, you’ll leave with ideas for setting up stormwater projects and thinking creatively about long-term funding.
SPEAKERS:
Matthew Fleming; Executive Director, Resilience Authority of Annapolis and Anne Arundel County
Karen Sands, AICP; Program Manager, CIS
Nicks Dilks; Managing Partner, Ecosystem Investment Partners

Hosted by The Environmental Infrastructure Collaborative
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Virtual Input Session: Tempe Town Lake North Bank
2026-06-09 12:00 - 14:00 (America/Denver) | AZ
Join in the conversation and provide your feedback on the vision for the north bank of Tempe Town Lake! Your input will help guide how the public space looks, feels, and functions for years to come.
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Register for the Zoom meeting

Open House: Tempe Town Lake North Bank
2026-06-09 17:00 - 19:00 (America/Denver) | Tempe Center for the Arts, 700 W. Rio Salado Parkway, Tempe, AZ, 85281, United States
Join in the conversation and provide your feedback on the vision for the north bank of Tempe Town Lake! Your input will help guide how the public space looks, feels, and functions for years to come.
Tempe Center for the Arts – Lakeside Room
Parking is available in the garage directly west of the venue. Please bring your parking ticket inside to be validated.
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City of Phoenix Planning Commission - Rio Salado District Plan
2026-06-18 18:00 - 19:00 (America/Denver) | Travis L. Williams Family Services Center, 4732 S. Central Avenue, Phoenix, AZ, 85040, United States
The City of Phoenix Planning Commission is holding it’s first public hearing on the Rio Salado District Policy Plan and general plan amendment. The public is encouraged to attend.
Additional public hearings will be scheduled in July and August 2026 – more information will become available in the RIO PHX website and public meeting notices page.
To review the latest information and to stay informed about upcoming events and project updates, please visit www.phoenix.gov/pdd/riophx.

Tres Rios Clean-up Event
2026-06-20 07:00 - 09:00 (America/Denver) | Tres Rios Base & Meridian Wildlife Area, 7602 Jimmie Johnson Dr., Avondale, 85323, United States
Join the City of Avondale for their next Tres Rios Clean-Up!
Volunteers are need to clean-up the beautiful Base & Meridian Wildlife Area along the Gila River. Avondale coordinates bimonthly community clean-ups of this riparian oasis in the heart of the west valley.
Please use the following link to register and complete waivers before event day.
CLICK HERE
All clean-up materials are provided for volunteers – bring your friends and family to help preserve and protect a public wildlife area with a flowing river. See the attached flyers for more information, or if you have any questions please feel free to reach out to Vannesa Cornejo, vcornejo@avondaleaz.gov.
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