User:Granitecreek/Watson Woods Riparian Preserve

The Watson Woods Riparian Preserve is a 125-acre riparian preserve owned by the City of Prescott and managed by Prescott Creeks. Granite Creek flows through the property. The preserve provides a buffer between the City of Prescott and Watson Lake, and is an important wildlife corridor.

History
Prior to the Nineteenth Century, Watson Woods was a 1,000-acre riparian forest that stretched from the Granite Dells toward downtown Prescott. The area has been variously utilized for raising livestock, as a sand and gravel quarry, and as a garbage dump.

Since 1989, Prescott Creeks has coordinated efforts to restore and preserve the property through clean-up events, channel re-alignments, and tree planting.