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- Creators: Mac Nish, Robert
- Creators: Pima County (Ariz.). County Administration Office
- Creators: Sayre, Nathan F
Saguaro National Park encompasses two geographically distinct areas: Rincon Mountain District and Tucson Mountain District. Of the two, only Rincon Park has significant riparian habitat due to Tanque Verde Ridge. The scope of this study includes Rincon Creek, its tributary riparian areas and Tanque Verde Creek riparian tributary areas within or immediately adjacent to the Park. Both of these creeks have riparian resources that will likely be impacted by proposed development adjacent to the Park boundaries.
Describes a number of streams within watershed planning units and prioritizing these streams according to their existing contribution to the overall conservation of biological diversity in Pima County. Over 50 percent of the priority streams within the County are found within the Altar Valley and the Cienega Rincon area.
A companion to the Preliminary Ranch Conservation Element, this report brings together leaders in the area of ranch conservation and compiles their expert writings on ecological and economic sustainability in ranching.