The Prescott National Forest recently allowed the expiration of a 20-year mineral withdrawal on the Hassayampa River and other sites in the forest. Mining companies rapidly took advantage of the ...

An 84-acre ranch is being added to the Prescott National Forest to help protect the natural state of the Upper Verde River and eventually enhance public access to the river's scenic course in nor.

PRESCOTT, Ariz.— The Prescott National Forest today withdrew its decision to proceed with a controversial mine, the River Bend Placer Mine project, on the Hassayampa River. The withdrawal comes after ...