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The
Arizona Open Land Trust
3127 N. Cherry Ave, Tucson, Arizona 85719
Tel: 520.577.8564
Fax: 520.577.8574
For
more information:
info@aolt.org
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Welcome
With
our desert spring on its way, we embark on a bold conservation
vision for Southern Arizona. Inspired by the landmark success
of the 2004 Pima County Open Space Bond and the more than
20,000 acres of critical conservation lands protected, the
Trust is committed to an action plan that will preserve our
natural heritage for future generations. Despite these conservation
achievements, growth pressure continues to mount, and the
Trust has established ambitious conservation objectives to
address such challenges. By 2010, the Trust will link with
partners like you to:
- Assist
rural and urban Southern Arizona communities through various
outreach programs to plan for growth while meeting their
most pressing and engaging conservation challenges.
- Secure
funding for Southern Arizona counties, some of which are
facing annual growth rates over 25%, to permanently preserve
our most sensitive and treasured landscapes.
- Work
on legislation and policies for growth -- at all levels
of government -- that have built-in conservation components.
- Address
conservation challenges relating to the impact of growth
and drought on our water resources in order to protect Southern
Arizona's cottonwood forests, canyon streams, and valuable
riparian habitat.
Please
visit our web site for updates, including information on priority
conservation efforts throughout Southern Arizona, and permanent
land protection achieved with Pima County's 2004 Open Space
Bond funds. The Trust's progress has been invigorating, and
with partners like you, we can and will continue this work.
Stay tuned.
Your partner
in conservation,
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If you share in the Trust's conservation vision, please support
us by donating
today! Every donation will go toward priority land
protection in Southern Arizona.
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OPEN SPACE BOND FUNDS BRING PERMANENT PROTECTIONS FOR TUCSON MOUNTAINS
AND MADERA HIGHLANDS IN THE HEART OF THE ALTAR VALLEY |
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 The
Sonoran Desert Conservation Plan-safeguarding Pima County's
most valuable wildlife habitat and open landscapes-- is
becoming reality after years of planning and collaboration.
. In 2005, the Arizona Open Land Trust helped secure permanent
land protection for more than 10,000-acres ranging from
the Tucson Mountains to the Altar Valley, including the
breathtaking 9,553-acre Santa Lucia preserve in the Altar
Valley--the largest private lands conservation acquisition
in Pima County history
Last
year, the Trust worked with Pima County to protect several
other priority conservation properties, including the Belvedere
Estates in the Tucson Mountains and Madera Highlands in
the Altar Valley. Together, these two natural areas showcase
the kinds of diverse landscapes Pima County voters wanted
to protect with their 'yes' vote to Question 1 in May 2004.
As a
new addition to the southeastern boundary of Tucson Mountain
Park, the Belvedere Estates acquisition provides urban habitat
and watershed protection for the West Branch of the Santa
Cruz River and trail access to the Park from West 36th Street.
Located
far from the urban core of Pima County but under pressure
to be split into small rural lots, the Madera Highlands
acquisition held development from the heart of the Altar
Valley. This 366-acre parcel borders the Buenos Aires National
Wildlife Refuge and supports habitat for a rich diversity
of plant and animal wildlife, in addition to two federally
listed species. Because it adjoins the Refuge, the Madera
Highlands acquisition creates a linkage for sensitive wildlife
and their habitat, and retains the dark night skies and
wide open landscapes of the Baboquivari Mountain range throughout
the length of the Valley.
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UPCOMING
EVENTS
On
Saturday, May 6, Pima County will commemorate the
largest expansion of Tucson Mountain Park since its inception
in 1928. The project began with a deal crafted by the
Arizona Open Land Trust: the protection of the 746-acre
Perper Rollings property at Robles Pass in 1999. It was
furthered by additional park acquisitions in 2005.. This
park expansion contains abundant saguaros, arroyos and
riparian habitat as well as a rich variety of wildlife,
vegetation, and cultural sites.
The
monument will be located at the new trailhead for the Tucson
Mountain Park off of Irvington Road. For more information
on the monument ribbon-cutting event, please contact Randi
at the Arizona Open Land Trust: 577-8564 or info@aolt.org.
 Please
join us for the Spring Friends of the Trust Celebration,
Friday, May 12: "A five-year vision: conservation
priorities, collaborations, and public funding opportunities
for Southern Arizona's future." There
will be special raffle prizes, food, and fun to unify our
conservation community, toast our successes and charge forward.
When:
Friday, May 12, 6pm
What: Cookout celebration, presentation, and raffle
prizes
Where: Tucson Botanical Gardens
For
more information or to RSVP, please contact Randi at the
Arizona Open Land Trust: 577-8564 or info@aolt.org.
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