The Arizona Watchable Wildlife Tourism Association is a not-for-profit 501(c)(6) organized in August 2002 to promote Arizona’s enormous wildlife watching opportunities for residents and visitors. This should reap statewide economic benefits, personal economic benefits for members, as well as help conserve those special places that make Arizona unique. AWWTA’s goals are to promote and advocate our birding and wildlife watching tourism industry through partnerships, marketing, education, conservation and adherence to ethical and sustainable practices.
Mission
AWWTA will promote and advocate Arizona's birding and watchable wildlife tourism industry through marketing and product development, education, conservation and adherence to ethical and sustainable practices.
Vision
AWWTA will become the best in Arizona at educating visitors and providers of nature tourism about the exciting recreational, social and economic benefits of wildlife conservation, preservation and hospitality.
Members
AWWTA's members embody the nature tourism spectrum: bed and breakfasts, chambers of commerce, convention and visitors bureaus, local, state and federal agencies, lodging and food service providers, students and teachers, and nature enthusiasts. View our member directory or join AWWTA »
Board and Advisory Council
- President: Joe Yarchin, Arizona Game and Fish Department
- Vice President: Diane Drobka, Bureau of Land Management
- Secretary: Rosalie Lamentola-Ayala, Owner of Noftsger Hill Inn Bed and Breakfast
- Treasurer: open position
- Member at Large: Glenn Schlottman, Arizona Office of Tourism
Advisors
- Arizona State Parks: Ellen Bilbery
- Birding Tour Operator: Kathe Anderson
Photography
All photos displayed on the site were provided by the Arizona Game and Fish Department, Sue Sitko, Bruce Taubert, and Tom Whetten, with permission for their use; no photos or other images may be copied or duplicated in any way without permission from AWWTA.
