Town Hall Meeting Set to Address Wash Clearing Project
A Town Hall Meeting and Q&A session is scheduled for Monday, December 1, to provide more information to MountainBrook Village residents about the upcoming wash clearing project conducted by Siphon Draw Environmental Services. The initiative, focused on hazard reduction and environmental health, is planned for early December.
Meeting Details
Date: December 1, 2025
Time: 8:30 a.m.
Location: Mesquite & Palo Verde Rooms and via Zoom
Zoom Link: (FIREWISE TOWN HALL)
Meeting ID: 859 1179 8324
Passcode: 003813
The session will include representatives from the MBV Board of Directors, members of the Grounds Committee, and Alan Sinclair, owner of Siphon Draw Environmental Services. Sinclair and his team, who are experienced wildland firefighters, will be on hand to explain project goals and address resident questions.
At the March 2025 Board of Directors meeting, the Grounds Committee presented a proposal from Siphon Draw Environmental Services, an Apache Junction business that specializes in hazardous fuel reduction and fire suppression. The proposal was approved for the cleanup of two large, overgrown washes located in Hidden Canyon and Ironwood III, covering approximately 9.5 acres. Sinclair provided an overview of the project at the September 23 Board meeting, detailing the approach and safety measures.
Siphon Draw’s process includes:
Pruning and burning dead vegetation in small, controlled piles.
Using propane torches to burn fine fuels, then cooling the area with water.
Managing the number of piles burned at one time to minimize smoke.
Advising residents to keep windows closed during burning operations, though major smoke impacts are not expected.
Siphon Draw has successfully completed similar restoration projects across Arizona, including in Scottsdale, Gilbert, Superior, Prescott, Alpine, Skull Valley, and Mesa. Most recently, the company treated five acres for the Boyce Thompson Arboretum. Sinclair noted that the work enhances both safety and the natural desert landscape.
One Town Hall was held on November 3 with about 75 people in attendance. Residents are encouraged to attend this next Town Hall to learn more about the project’s environmental benefits and safety protocols.