Case For Support

The Rio Salado Foundation was initially formed in 2001 to ensure the success of the Rio Salado Project. Over the past 16 years, the Foundation, governed by a board of directors, has supported the construction of several historical, cultural and recreational projects contributing more than $18 million. The numerous benefits of bringing water back to the Rio Salado include the restoration of natural habitats, new residential and economic development opportunities and a wealth of recreational and cultural amenities for all Valley residents and visitors alike. With parks and museums, educational activities for children, and venues for performing arts and sporting events, the region is one of the most popular draws in the state with over 2.8 million visitors annually. Tempe Town Lake is one of Arizona’s most popular attractions for fishing, jogging, boating, bicycling and many international and local sporting events such as the Ironman Triathlon.

The Foundation is the catalyst organization, the honest broker connecting public private partnerships and dedicated individuals to embrace and support economic development, historic restoration, recreational and education projects in the Rio Salado and Papago Park region.

Investment in our organization ensures our mission to promote, preserve and enhance the cultural, historical, recreational and natural resources of the Rio Salado and Papago Park region and to ensure the area’s success as a major urban destination through the creation of public-private partnerships.

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Thank you for supporting Rio Salado Foundation and our projects. Your investment in our organization ensures our mission to promote, preserve and enhance the cultural, historical, recreational and natural resources of the Rio Salado and Papago Park region and to ensure the area’s success as a major urban destination through the creation of public-private partnerships.