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Araviapa Watershed Conservation Alliance

About Us

Board of Directors and Staff

Matt Magoffin, president

Matt Magoffin, president

Matt Magoffin, president

Matt is a fourth generation rancher who moved to Aravaipa in 2014 from Douglas, AZ. He has been recognized for his work in conservation in the past. He and his family are on the Squaw Creek Ranch.

Kathy Lackner, secretary

Matt Magoffin, president

Matt Magoffin, president

Kathy is a native of Arizona and grew up on horseback. She is married to Bill Lackner and they have a blended family that includes the Weathersby family who have been in Aravaipa since 1902.  Kathy has been one of the prominent organizers of the AWCA. 

John Stoddard

Matt Magoffin, president

Mark Haberstich, Science Coordinator

John Stoddard Is a native to Aravaipa and holds a serious determination to protect the resources he grew up in.

 He brings both leadership and innovative thinking to the board of directors. He and his wife Julie are both business owners and bring the knowledge of doing what it takes to get things done.

Mark Haberstich, Science Coordinator

Mark Haberstich, Science Coordinator

Mark Haberstich, Science Coordinator

Mark is the manager of the Nature Conservancy's Aravaipa Preserve. The preserve both manages cattle and grows an irrigated field of native grasses for projects in the watershed. 

Bill Lackner

Mark Haberstich, Science Coordinator

Mike Magoffin

Bill (Billy) Lackner part owner and manager of the historical Four Mile Ranch and someone who has always been considered, "born to the land". Billy has worked both cattle and equipment in all parts of Aravaipa and is noted for knowing what the land responds to and how the watershed works.

Mike Magoffin

Mark Haberstich, Science Coordinator

Mike Magoffin

Mike and his family are 5th (and 6th) generation ranchers. They are doing their best to add their vision to the old ways and create a positive image for ranchers so that open space ranching can thrive in the area.

Administration Team

Admin Team

Garland Speight, Plan Administrator

Garland Speight, Plan Administrator

Our phenomenal administration team, Jonathan, Hannah and Levi Claridge are the new power behind the AWCA.  The Claridge family has a long history in Aravaipa canyon and the AWCA is proud to have this younger generation stepping up to be a part of improving and protection the watershed for many more generations to come.  

Garland Speight, Plan Administrator

Garland Speight, Plan Administrator

Garland Speight, Plan Administrator

Garland is a native of Arizona who has a true calling for the future of water management in his native state. Garland has a degree in mechanical engineering and working on the watershed management plan for Aravaipa will go towards his  Masters of Science in Water, Society, & Policy. We are excited to have Garland working on the foundation

Garland is a native of Arizona who has a true calling for the future of water management in his native state. Garland has a degree in mechanical engineering and working on the watershed management plan for Aravaipa will go towards his  Masters of Science in Water, Society, & Policy. We are excited to have Garland working on the foundation of Aravaipa planning and his goal of doing the most for Arizona waters in the future.


Dave Ringwald, advisor

Garland Speight, Plan Administrator

Dave Ringwald, advisor

Dave Ringwald and his wife Beth own and operates the historic Klondyke Store and Horsehead Lodge in Klondyke, Arizona. Dave is paramount to talking to folks about all things Aravaipa and concerns, safety and events that can be shared with stakeholders. Dave has been involved with many groups and organizations that come through the canyon 

Dave Ringwald and his wife Beth own and operates the historic Klondyke Store and Horsehead Lodge in Klondyke, Arizona. Dave is paramount to talking to folks about all things Aravaipa and concerns, safety and events that can be shared with stakeholders. Dave has been involved with many groups and organizations that come through the canyon and the AWCA is always thankful for his ability to share knowledge and history with all.

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