Located on the edge of the Colorado Plateau, Flagstaff is surrounded by some of the most unique ecological regions in the country. Numerous federal and state agencies and environmental non-profits have chosen to call Flagstaff home. The following have formed partnerships with EMA to support and expand their work through student participation. Participation can take the form of jobs, internships, research projects, or service work—each a unique opportunity to work alongside regional environmental professionals in on real-world issues in remarkable and diverse settings across the region.

NAU’s Slide Rock State Rock Partnership – NAU students have worked closely with Slide Rock State Park in Oak Creek Canyon north of Sedona. If your organization is interesting in partnering with EMA or if you have ideas for a possible service project, contact Shawn Newell.

Slide Rock Apple Festival
September 20 & 21, 2008
Slide Rock State Park, Sedona, Arizona
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Through education, community participation and financial support,Arizona State Parks Foundation seeks to support the continued effort of Arizona State Parks to comply with itsmission "to manageand conserve Arizona's natural, cultural and recreational resources for the benefit of the people, both in our parks and through our partners."

Managing and conserving Arizona’s natural, cultural, and recreational resources for the benefit of the people, both in our parks and through our partners.

To inspire character development and self-discovery in people of all ages and walks of life through challenge and adventure, and to impel them to achieve more than they ever thought possible, to show compassion for others and to actively engage in creating a better world.

FireWise is a national program to encourage people to build and maintain homes and properties that will survive destructive wildfire.  It provides recognition to those individuals who have met the criteria and have taken the recommended actions.