Pima NRCD Cooperator Agreement

What is the Pima Natural Resource District (PNRCD)?

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The Pima NRCD (District) is established under Arizona State Law (A.R.S. Title 41 Chapter 58, 41-6001 thru 41-6057) and administered by the Arizona State Natural Resource Conservation Districts Board (AZ NRCD Board)(A.R.S. 41-6011). The District provides a means for all interested people in a community to officially work together for natural resource conservation and development. Participation is strictly voluntary.

The Pima NRCD is a unit of Arizona State Government authorized by the State Legislature to identify and address the resource conservation needs of the District. It is governed by five supervisors. Three are elected by the District Cooperators, and two are appointed by the AZ NRCD Board. The District's Board of Supervisors has the responsibility to determine the resource conservation needs of the District, for developing and coordinating long range plans and programs of natural resource conservation, and for their implementation.

The District encompasses 2,138,000 acres of federal, State, County, City and private lands in eastern Pima County. Tribal lands enclosed within the boundaries of the Pima NRCD are under the jurisdiction of Tribal Soil and Water Conservation Districts; and are not included in the Pima NRCD.

Definition: “District Cooperator” (Cooperator) means any person who has entered into a cooperative agreement with the Pima Natural Resource Conservation District for the purpose of protecting, conserving, and practicing wise use of the natural resources under his or her control. (Arizona Revised Statutes § 37-1002).

The USDA Natural Resource Conservation Service (NRCS) provides free technical assistance to Cooperators in the planning and carrying out conservation practices on private, State Trust Land, Indian Trust Land and federal lands. The Pima Natural Resource Conservation District holds annual or semi-annual Local Workgroup Meetings to provide direction to the NRCS staff. Through these formal meetings the cooperators of the Pima NRCD have the opportunity to identify priority areas, prioritize resource concerns, and and assists the NRCS in developing the ranking criteria for prioritizing funding applications for conservation practices.

The District receives minimal funding from the State Legislature to fulfill its obligations such as reporting, bonding and payroll responsibilities. However, funding projects beyond NRCS programs comes from partnerships, grants and private donations. Cooperators are encouraged to make voluntary tax-deductible contributions to the Pima NRCD. No monetary contribution to the Pima NRCD is to be construed as compensation for services received from any Federal, State or local government agent, nor can those contributions be legally accepted by any of those agents.

Moreover, monetary contributions to the Pima NRCD are not a condition for a Cooperator to receive services, materials, or cost-sharing assistance from the Federal Government or any agency or local unit of the Arizona State government.

Programs and services of the Natural Resource Conservation Districts are offered to Cooperators on a non-discriminatory basis without regard to race, color, national origin, age, sex, religion, marital status, or handicap in compliance with the non-discrimination provisions of Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and other nondiscrimination statues, namely, Section 504, Title IX, and the Age Discrimination Act of 1975.
Pima NRCD Cooperator Agreement
I, the undersigned, agree to the following*

I have natural resources under my control in regard to which I agree to protect, conserve and practice wise use.I agree to receive communications of my choosing (estimated frequency between 4-12 per year) from the Pima NRCD and/or the Pima Center for Conservation Education, Inc. via email, SMS and/or postal mail. I understand that I can subscribe or unsubscribe to my choice(s) of information I receive (or not) from the Pima NRCD through the link or QR code that I can find at the bottom of this agreement.I understand that the Pima NRCD will endeavor, to the maximum legal extent of its ability, to safeguard the privacy of my personal information and will use it solely for the purposes of delivering services per this agreement.
Name*

First NameLast Name
Name of Farm, Ranch or Business (or type "n/a")*
Email*
example@example.com
Cell Phone/SMS Number*
Please enter a valid phone number.
Mailing Address*

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip Code
My mailing address is the same as my physical residential address

Yes
Residential Physical Address (P.O. Boxes not accepted) *

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip Code
My primary residence is located inside the boundaries of the Pima Natural Resource Conservation District. If you don't know, click the link below.*

YesNo
Click here to see a map of the Pima NRCD boundaries.
I am registered to vote at my primary residence.*

YesNo
If you answered “yes” to both of the questions above, then once your Cooperator Agreement is completed and fully signed, you will be eligible to vote in Pima Natural Resource Conservation District elections.
Voting Eligibility Status
The Address of my ranch or farm is the same as my physical residential address

Yes
Farm or Ranch Physical Address (PO Boxes not accepted)."*

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip Code
Location and description of the natural resources under your control*
Approximate acreage of natural resources under your control*
Present land use of the natural resources under your management.*
Intended land use if change to present use is anticipated.*
Pima NRCD Priority Resource Concern Survey

Please help the Pima NRCD identify and prioritize your resource concerns
Location of top priority resource concern area. Please identify areas by township, section and range as much as possible. If possible, please specify allotment name of any agricultural leases involved, and any other details that are helpful. *
Approximate acreage of top priority resource concern area*
Identify 1-3 priority resource concerns in the top priority area.*

Animals - Inadequate Livestock Water Quantity, Quality or DistributionPlants - Plant Productivity and HealthPlants - Wildfire Hazard from Biomass AccumulationPlants - Plant Pest PressureSoil - Organic Matter DepletionSoil - Sheet and Rill Erosion (this category includes gullying and head-cutting)Soil - Wind ErosionAir - Particulate Matter (PM) Emissions and PM PrecursorsWater - Inefficient Irrigation Water UseWater - Groundwater DepletionWater - Surface Water DepletionWater - Sediment Transported to Surface WaterEnergy - Energy Efficiency of Equipment and FacilitiesAnimals - Terrestrial Habitat for Wildlife and InvertebratesAnimals - Aquatic Habitat for Fish and Other OrganismsOther
Comments regarding resource concerns identified above
Land Ownership/Management of priority resource concern area (check all that apply.)*

PrivateArizona State Land DepartmentPima CountyUSDA Forest Service Santa Catalina Ranger DistrictUSDA Forest Service Nogales Ranger DistrictBureau of Land ManagementBureau of Reclamation
If possible, please upload a map, drawing, sketch or better yet, a GIS shape file of your top priority resource concern area

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THE DISTRICT AGREES TO THE FOLLOWING:

Assist in implementing conservation measures by furnishing to the District Cooperator such:

1. Information

2. Technical assistance and supervision

3. Other assistance as it may have available that aides the Cooperator in conservation efforts.

4. Protect your privacy. Your personal information submitted with this form is confidential, encrypted and stored securely, accessible only to authorized Pima NRCD staff and board members. Please see our Privacy Policy for more information.

THE DISTRICT COOPERATOR AGREES TO THE FOLLOWING:

1. Use the land within its capabilities and treat it according to its needs.

2. Promote responsible management and use of natural resources

3. Encourage voluntary solutions to natural resource problems

4. Assist the Pima NRCD in identifying key natural resource issues and propose effective solutions, beginning with completion of the Priority Resource Concern Survey submitted together with this agreement. The cooperator is encouraged to update the contents of this agreement whenever circumstances change.

5. Comply with any applicable State laws governing the beneficial use of water.

6. Receive email, text and/or postal mail communications from the Pima NRCD based on the cooperator's own choices. The cooperator can subscribe to District email notifications, select between the types of notifications the District will send him or her, update preferences, or unsubscribe at any time.
Terms of Agreement

By completing this form, you are applying to become a Cooperator with the Pima Natural Resource Conservation District (NRCD). As a Cooperator, you agree to work with the District to promote sustainable land use and conservation practices on your property. Please review the terms below and acknowledge your agreement. After submission, you will receive a link to electronically sign the official Cooperator Agreement.

As a Pima NRCD Cooperator, I agree to:

- Collaborate with the Pima NRCD to develop and implement conservation plans for my property.

- Provide accurate information about the resources under my control (e.g., acres, legal description) for District records.

- Support the District’s mission to promote sustainable agriculture and natural resource conservation.

- Understand that my personal information will be kept strictly confidential and used solely for District purposes.
I have read and agree to the terms outlined above. I understand that after I click the "Submit" buttonI will be automatically redirected to electronically sign the official Cooperator Agreement.I agree to receive updates and communications of my choosing from Pima NRCD about conservation programs and events.
Thank you for submitting your Pima NRCD Cooperator Agreement!

After submitting this form, you’ll be automatically redirected to sign the Cooperator Agreement Confirmation.

This agreement takes effect after both the Cooperator and a Pima NRCD Board member have signed and dated it.

Subject to availability of funds and resources, The Pima Natural Resource Conservation District agrees to assist the above named cooperator in attaining his or her conservation goals in every lawful way and cooperate with said cooperator for the protection, conservation and wise use of the natural resources described above.

You can sign up for email communications from the Pima NRCD or the Pima Center for Conservation Education, Inc. by scanning the QR code below or by clicking here.
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Pima NRCD Cooperator Agreement

Pima NRCD Priority Resource Concern Survey

Terms of Agreement