Fossil Creek is a perennial stream located in central Arizona.
It flows at an amazing 410 gallons per second. The operation, located entirely on Forest Service land, produces a miniscule amount of power while doing tremendous damage to the ecosystem. On-going negotiations will address structures to be removed, specific restoration requirements, liability issues and the license and permit options, among other issues. A Rare Opportunity Seized Fossil Creek represents a singular opportunity to fully restore a riparian ecosystem in the Southwest. When flows are restored at Fossil Creek, travertine will naturally deposit once again, creating deep pool and waterfall habitat for several species of imperiled fish and native vegetation will regenerate to provide habitat for dozens of unique Southwestern plants and animals.