PT‐1B: Develop educational materials for campers, hikers, and other outdoor
recreationists informing them of the location and type of activities at Florence
Military Reservation.
The AZARNG should work with the ASLD and BLM to develop educational materials
for campers, day trippers, hikers, ranchers, and other outdoor recreationists to
identify the location of Florence Military Reservation relative to recreation and other
areas, provide information on the types of military activities that occur there, and
emphasize the dangers of accessing the AZARNG‐managed lands. These materials
could be posted at camp grounds, trailheads, and/or other relevant locations and be
handed out when use permits are issued.
Strategy Type:
Timeframe:
Primary Party:
AZARNG
Partners:
ASLD
BLM
Geographic Area:
N/A
PT‐2: Cottonwood Canyon Road may increase unintentional trespass on Florence
Military Reservation.
Location:
Florence Military Reservation
Cottonwood Canyon Road is located along the northern boundary of the Arizona
State Land Department holdings that are leased by the AZARNG through a Special
Land Use Permit. The road provides public access to the area north of Florence
Military Reservation and receives heavy use by OHV users, recreationists, campers,
and ranchers. Some nearby areas are also leased for cattle grazing. Expansion or
enhancement of Cottonwood Canyon Road could result in additional users and
increase encroachment concerns.
RECOMMENDED STRATEGIES
PT‐2A: Install signage along Cottonwood Canyon Road. Primary Party:
Pinal County should work with the AZARNG and ASLD to develop and install signage
along Cottonwood Canyon Road on the northern boundary of Florence Military
Reservation. The signage should indicate that the land is owned by ASLD and used by
the AZARNG for military activities and that trespassing is prohibited.
Strategy Type:
Timeframe:
Geographic Area:
Pinal county
Partners:
AZARNG
ASLD
N/A
FOR OTHER STRATEGIES THAT ADDRESS THIS ISSUE, SEE STRATEGIES PT‐1A, AND PT‐1B.
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