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Provides an inventory of infrastructure resources in the Upper Santa Cruz subregion of Pima County.
Provides an inventory of infrastructure resources in the southeast subregion of Pima County.
Provides an inventory of infrastructure resources in the northwest subregion of Pima County.
Provides an inventory of infrastructure resources in the southwest subregion of Pima County.
Provides an inventory of infrastructure resources in the Tucson Mountains / Avra Valley subregion of Pima County.
Water as we talk in terms of growth, habitat protection and it is probably the limiting natural resource in this valley and region. Sustainability was drafted into the groundwater proposal in 1980 and it required all of the Active Management Areas of Arizona to achieve a safe deal within 45 years after balance of plan. The groundwater code had a very unique way to meet the assured water supply requirements. Before you can subdivide property you have to show that there is adequate water supply for 100 years.
Arizona is one of the most highly urbanized states in the nation with 87.5% of the population as of 1990 lives in an urban area. Corporate American views Tucson for tourism and mining. It is also known for aviation, missiles and aerospace; and for its astronomy and optics like Kitt Peak and Mt. Graham observatories. "Economic success will increasingly be determined by how effectively an area can spur technological innovation, entrepreneurship, education, specialized skills, and the transition of all organization -- public and private -- from bureaucratic hierarchies to learning networks."
This is the third session on Pima County's people, economy, land and water issues. Pima County, for 200 centuries, was the home of folks who lived in the land rather than on the land, and then we showed up.
To facilitate development of the Environmental Impact Statement which must accompany the Section 10 multi-species conservation proposal, a series of issue papers is being published. This study discusses water resources in the context of the alternatives being considered to date.
The final version of the report issued in early 2001. County staff responded in writing to clarify misunderstandings in the letter by Tucson Water. Pima County will continue to assess and look for ways to contribute to the protection of the resources in the Tanque Verde area.