Watershed Issues:	Most lakes, including Apache, have high nutrient levels Explosive population growth Gila and Salt Rivers contain pesticides Selenium and boron found in lower Gila River Loss of stream baseflow and riparian habitat due to groundwater overdraft
Classes:	Next class scheduled to start in October 2010 in Phoenix. Class will be offered at the Maricopa County Extension Office, starting October 14, 2010 from 8:30 – noon and runs through January 2011.
Projects:	Public outreach and watershed education at events and water festivals Rio Salado invasive species removal and monitoring School Water Audit Program
Contact:	Summer Waters Assistant Agent, Water Resources Maricopa County Cooperative Extension 602-827-8200 ext: 349 swaters@cals.arizona.edu