Consent 3.
Regular Board of Supervisors Meeting
Board of Supervisors
- Meeting Date:
- 11/03/2015
- Title:
- Letter in support of Arizona Land and Water Trust’s 2016 Resource Conservation Partnership Program (RCPP) Application
- Submitted By:
- Kim Lemons, Board of Supervisors
- Department:
- Board of Supervisors
Presentation:
No A/V Presentation
Recommendation:
Document Signatures:
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Information
Agenda Item Text:
Approve a letter of support to Mr. Mark A. Rose, Director, Department of Agriculture, Natural Resources Conservation Service, for the Fort Huachuca Sentinel Landscape Conservation, Resource Conservation Partnership Program (RCPP) proposal.
Background:
The proposal focuses on conserving and restoring key private, working lands near the U.S. Army’s Fort Huachuca in southeastern Arizona. Since Fort Huachuca has been designated a Sentinel Landscape through a partnership between the Departments of Defense, Agriculture and Interior, we believe RCPP funding will further advance implementation of various conservation efforts in a collaborative fashion with key partners in this important region. Because Fort Huachuca is a significant contributor to the southeastern Arizona economy, enhancing Fort Huachuca’s ability to sustain its missions can only improve the economic outlook of this region. The conservation and restoration of working lands within the Electronic Testing Range ETR will help sustain one of Arizona major economic drivers.
Department's Next Steps (if approved):
Mail letter to the appropriate offices.
Impact of NOT Approving/Alternatives:
The County would not join in this request.
To BOS Staff: Document Disposition/Follow-Up:
See next steps.