'It is time for Arizona to step up its game on restoration and conservation. The BLM can be a significant partner in this effort.'
Arizona’s population continues to grow. The U.S. Census shows Arizona is in the top five states Americans are moving to. Yes, growth is phenomenal in so many areas in the state helping to drive our thriving economy. But what about conservation? With so many people coming to the state we need to do a better job balancing restoration and conservation with growth if we want the state to continue to provide the quality of life we enjoy.
People are also reading… The BLM has seen major increases in many of the programs it provides in our state. The recreation program alone has seen a phenomenal increase in the number of people accessing public lands, especially since the pandemic. Permits for renewable resource energy production such as solar and wind have increased and interest in exploring the states historic and cultural sites is on the rise.
BLM’s “National Conservation Lands” including National Monuments like Ironwood Forest National Monument in Tucson, Sonoran Desert National Monument between Tucson and Phoenix, National Trails like the Arizona Trail, Wild and Scenic Rivers like the Verde River, Wilderness areas like Aravaipa Canyon Wilderness and National Conservation Areas like the Las Cienegas National Conservation Area south of Tucson are cherished examples of conservation areas protected by the BLM.
The rule changes BLM’s local planning to highlight and clarify conservation and restoration opportunities. It also recommends tools that can be used to achieve and ensure conservation. For example, the rule requires local managers to apply land health standards to all BLM lands. These standards are currently only applied to areas leased for grazing. By extending them to all their lands, BLM ensures all users focus on land health and conservation.
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