regional mitigation sites for three arizona solar energy zones: the nature conservancy nominations...
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Regional mitigation sites for three Arizona solar energy zones: The Nature Conservancy nominations
Dale TurnerMarcos RoblesThe Nature Conservancy in Arizona
Approach
• Adequate size• Relatively intact land cover of creosote/
bursage vegetation• HUC4 watershed• BLM Field Office• Ecoregion and subregion• Additional conservation of sensitive resources
Rainbow Valley
24,439 acresHigh species diversityDesert tortoise habitatWildlife linkage between protected areas
Mitigation actions:• Acquisition• Restoration•Wildlife Crossing Structures
Rainbow Valley
Sears Point
28,436 acresCultural resourcesRiparian habitatWildlife linkage
Mitigation actions:• Acquisition• Restoration
Sears Point
La Posa Plain
64,880 acresWildlife linkage between protected areas
Mitigation actions:• Acquisition• Restoration•Wildlife Crossing Structures
La Posa Plain
Cactus Plain
58,928 acresSand dune community
Mitigation actions:• Restoration
Cactus Plain
Cactus Plain
Discussion points
• Mitigation goals• Offset regional or site-specific impacts• Effectiveness, feasibility, durability, and risk