Describes methods that are used in order to prepare reserve design alternatives in the area of biological conservation. The report also provides a brief history of reserve design theory, and demonstrates how the principles of biological reserve design have been extended to the other Elements of the Sonoran Desert conservation plan.
The Wastewater Management Department was charged with the task of developing a high volume Sonoran Desert plant nursery within buffer areas of outlying treatment facilities or other regional treatment plants. This report is the result. It also describes certain steps that will allow Pima County to not only accumulate a resource inventory, but to realize that we have a role in the grand tradition of natural history.
Correspondence received in response to the draft Preliminary Sonoran Desert Conservation Plan during the three month comment period. More than 170 letters that total over 400 pages were contributed by individuals, community groups, business interests, the ranch community, and government agencies. These comments relate to both the draft plan and to the scope of the Environmental Impact Statement.
An introduction to the impact of conservation alternatives on air quality which will be integrated into the land use and conservation plans. The air quality study is summarized in this memorandum.
Chronicles some of the changes in the Pima County Zoning Code since 1953 and summarizes the comprehensive plan, the zoning code, and the building codes.
Provides a brief review of the rules, listing history, and biological issues relevant to the status and protection of the pygmy-owl in Pima County. Land use in unincorporated northwest Pima County is analyzed to determine existing commitments and conservation opportunities, and in order to begin to answer the question of whether a general biological goal of conserving 80 percent of the pygmy-owl's habitat can be achieved.
A primer on the impacts of recreational activities and types of activities allowed under the current program mandates and management plans of public land entities.
A study on the last five years of rezoning activity in eastern Pima County for the Suburban Ranch Zone, Rural Homestead Zone, and Rural Residential Zone. This indicator of development activity does not include activity in the incorporated areas or the land that was rezoned and often platted.
Summarizes applications placed in the newspaper and mailed directly to Steering Committee members to solicit Land Panel membership. 177 applications were received and compiled. Includes a suggested alternative for selecting Land Panel members.