 During this monsoon season, visit the Flood Control District website
to learn more about flood preparation, real-time access to rainfall
data, reporting a flood, and post-flood steps you can take.
To learn how the Flood Control District is making roads safer in District 3, click HERE.
Click HERE to view more videos on the Storm Preparation and Recovery page of the Flood Control District website.
Use #BeFloodSmart to find more Flood Control information on social media.
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Maricopa County received 54 National Association of Counties (NACo) Awards in 2016 for various department and inter-departmental initiatives. We are extremely proud of all who earned NACo awards at the 2017 ceremony and have highlighted a few below.
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The Maricopa County Parks and Recreation department received a NACo award for their efforts contributing towards the Prickly Pedal Mountain Bike race that spans District 3 and 4. Riders take on rugged terrain between Cavecreek and Lake Pleasant. The race has quickly become one of Arizona top bike races. |
The Maricopa County Public Health department created a mobile device application called "Maricopa Healthy" to encourage and inspire a healthier lifestyle through providing healthy recipies, park and trail information, and local activities that all lend a hand to living a healthier lifestyle. |
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You’re Invited!
The Maricopa Trail and Park Foundation’s is holding its “Wildlife Along the Maricopa Trail” Volunteer Trail Steward Workshop. The workshop will be hosted by the Arizona Game & Fish Department at the Arizona Game & Fish Headquarters
Date: Saturday, September 23, 2017
Time: 9:00 a.m. - 12 noon
Where: AZ Game and Fish Headquarters
5000 W. Carefree Highway,
Phoenix, AZ 85086
(602) 942-3000
• Learn how to recognize many of the wildlife and bird species seen along the route of the Maricopa Trail
• Attendees will receive a copy of the “Critters of Arizona” pocket guide featuring the state’s most commonly seen wildlife and birds (first 35 registered attendees)
• Learn how to handle wildlife encounters with javelina, bobcats, mountain lions, bears, snakes, bees, bats, skunks and scorpions
• Understand how to handle all the holes in the ground around the bushes and plants near the Maricopa Trail – what are they?
Register HERE and click on Volunteers and then Stewardship to complete the application to attend.
Contact Larry Snead at (602) 469-0708 if you have any questions.
County Coffee with Supervisor Gates with Maricopa County Treasurer Royce Flora
Date: September 7
Time: 8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
Where: Deer Valley Airport Restaurant
702 W. Deer Valley Rd # B
Phoenix, AZ 85027
623-582-5454
We encourage you to try Deer Valley Airport Restaurants 2017 menu.
Dates: October 5, November 2, December 7
Locations: October 5 - Paradise Valley Community College
November 2 - TBD
December 7 - TBD
Open Conversation with Supervisor Gates
New River / Desert Hills / Anthem Area
Next Meeting - September 19
Date: 3rd Tuesday of the Month
Time: Noon - 2:00 PM
Where: Daisy Mountain Fire Department
43814 N. New River Road
New River, AZ 85087
Dates: October 17, November 21, December 19
Expansion projects along busy corridors to improve commutes, commercial travel
These projects will increase capacity on key commerce corridors including Interstate 10, State Route 189, US 93 and Interstate 17 under the Arizona Department of Transportation’s construction program covering fiscal years 2018 through 2022.
On Friday, the State Transportation Board approved an annual update to ADOT’s Five-Year Transportation Facilities Construction Program, which includes projects in Greater Arizona and the Maricopa County and Pima County regions. This followed a three-month comment period allowing the public and agencies to provide feedback.
Continue reading HERE.
New Friends of the Library Used Book Sale
Date: 8/19/2017
Start Time: 9:00 AM
End Time: 4:30 PM
Description: The New Friends of the North Valley Regional Library are sponsoring a
Used Book Sale in the meeting room of the Library. Choose from hundreds
of quality used books, audio books, CDs, DVDs, and more for all ages and
on every imaginable subject. Low prices and open to the public.
Proceeds benefit the Friends of the North Valley Regional Library.
Click HERE for more info.
For the North Valley Regional Library event calendar click HERE.
Below is a contact list for Maricopa County constituent
services. Please note: Underlined services are available to all Maricopa County
residents. Services that are not underlined are specific to residents of
unincorporated County. Those who live in cities or towns should contact their
location jurisdiction for assistance with the non-underlined services.
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