Description
The goal of the project is to deliver funding for two agricultural conservation easements while addressing resource concerns related to drought, wildfire, and climate uncertainty. This project will enhance the long-term viability of the nation’s food supply by preventing the conversion of productive working lands to nonagricultural uses. The results include increased protection of biodiversity via the permanent protection of over 2,000 acres of historic ranchland and open space, additional distribution of water sources, and fuel break acreage.
Elligibility
The Sky Islands are isolated mountain ranges surrounded by radically different lowland environments, particularly desert flatlands, found in the Southwestern US (primarily Arizona and New Mexico)
Available Funding
$5,054,000
Contact
Arizona Association of Conservation Districts–https://www.aacd1944.com/
Year awarded
2024