Ecologi is supporting the planting of this restoration initiative to address the critical riparian habitat degradation across Nevada and Arizona river systems, where a century of cattle grazing and invasive species proliferation has severely impacted native vegetation. The project focuses on removing invasive plants, particularly tamarisk, and establishing native riparian species to stabilise streambanks, reduce erosion, and enhance water quality. Special emphasis is placed on restoring screwbean mesquite trees, which face region-wide decline and potential endangered species listing, alongside other native species like coyote willow and large ash and cottonwood trees that provide essential habitat for endangered birds such as the southwestern willow flycatcher and yellow-billed cuckoo.

The project's collaborative approach brings together federal agencies, landowners, non-profits, and two tribal nations to create a large-scale regional impact. By providing project development resources and plant materials to landowners who typically lack funding for such comprehensive work, the initiative expands both the acreage and complexity of riparian corridors. Community engagement is central to the effort, incorporating volunteer events and educational programs for local school-aged children to foster understanding of riparian ecosystem importance. The tribal partnership component specifically builds long-term capacity by training and supporting the sustainability of tribal conservation and forestry programs, ensuring the project's benefits extend well beyond immediate restoration outcomes to create lasting ecological and economic resilience throughout the region.