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Restored Arizona ranch is where the wild things are

August 31, 2018 | 16 comments

When Josiah Austin bought Cienega Ranch 25 years ago, it was in rough shape. The 19,000-acre spread on the Arizona-Mexico border takes its name from the cienega, or grassy marsh, that used to fill the valley floor, a lively green oasis in an otherwise austere landscape.

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Partnership improves access to public lands near Safford

October 12, 2017

A shared conservation stewardship partnership among The Trust for Public Land, U.S. Bureau of Land Management (BLM), Arizona Game and Fish Department and the Southeastern Arizona Sportsman's Club has resulted in improved access to existing public lands for hunting and hiking.

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Local Rancher Working to Protect and Restore Large Sky Islands Grassland Ranch

July 14, 2017

The Trust for Public Land announced today that 6,043 acres of Cienega Ranch has been protected through the purchase of a conservation easement. The land will conserve high-quality native grasslands and critical wildlife habitat, while keeping the land as a working cattle ranch. The protected land is immediately adjacent to important federal lands, the Fort Bowie National Historic Site owned by the National Park Service and the Bowie Mountain Scenic Area of Critical Environmental Concern owned by The Bureau of Land Management.

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The Trust for Public Land Acquires 44 Acres for Saguaro National Park

March 22, 2017

Today the Trust for Public Land transferred 44 acres to Saguaro National Park. The donation is located on the east side of the National Park north of Vail, and adds a critical water resource to the park area.

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Sharpen your saguaro smarts with 10 cactus facts

September 29, 2016 | 8 comments

Next to the 10-gallon hat and the cowboy boot, there is no more widely recognized symbol of the Southwest than the giant saguaro cactus. And nowhere else in the region can you find more of these famous figures than Saguaro National Park, in the Sonoran Desert just outside of Tucson, Arizona. ...

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The Trust for Public Land donates nearly 300 acres to Saguaro National Park

August 24, 2016

On the same day the National Park Service celebrated its 100th anniversary, The Trust for Public Land donated 282 acres to the Saguaro National Park. The donation, which includes part of Rincon Creek, is located on the east side of the National Park and adds a critical water resource to the park area.

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Land Conserved to Protect the San Pedro River

March 23, 2016

The Flying H Ranch in southeastern Arizona has been permanently protected to enhance water supplies for the San Pedro River, protect wildlife habitat, and allow continued ranching operations, The Trust for Public Land announced today.

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Gateway to Chiricahua National Monument Protected

December 18, 2014

The protection of 40 acres that will preserve the natural beauty of the main entrance of Chiricahua National Monument has been successfully completed, The Trust for Public Land announced today.

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The Trust For Public Land and Cox Communications: Seeking Nominations to Honor Environmental Volunteers

April 15, 2013

Nominations are being accepted at www.cox7.com/cox-conserves for volunteers in Metro Phoenix and Southern Arizona who are creating, preserving or enhancing outdoor spaces.

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New report shows economic benefits of open space and trails in Pinal County

April 18, 2012

The Trust for Public Land's latest economic analysis report concludes that Pinal County’s parks, trails, open space, and trust lands provide enjoyment, recreation, cost savings, and local revenues.

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