NRCS reference definitions and objectives for resource concerns, supporting identification and discussion of conservation needs.

Instructions for using Web Soil Survey to find soil information for conservation planning.

Instructions for obtaining and analyzing precipitation observations from CoCoRaHS.

Instructions for obtaining and using PRISM precipitation estimates for a specific location.

Instructions for obtaining and analyzing precipitation data from the Western Regional Climate Center (WRCC).

Guidance on obtaining and analyzing precipitation data for use in conservation planning.

PDF guidance on finding ecological site information for conservation planning.

A guide to finding soil maps, identifying soil mapping units and soil series, and accessing soil properties for conservation planning. Explains how to use soil surveys, Web Soil Survey, SoilWeb, Google Earth, and the ConserveAZ Portal to gather information for a district, watershed, ranch, or farm.

Soil information reference with notes, provided in AACD’s Planning Resources library.

Guidance on accessing ecological site information to support land management and conservation planning.

Guidance for Arizona conservation districts preparing the Resource Concerns chapter of a Conservation Action Plan. Covers gathering stakeholder input and using maps, surveys, and other data to document the causes, extent, severity, and effects of resource concerns.

Reference compilation of NRCS conservation practices for Arizona, including practice codes and information on vegetation management, grazing, irrigation, erosion control, and wildlife habitat.

Guidance for Arizona conservation districts preparing the introduction and General Description chapter of a Conservation Action Plan. Covers plan purpose and goals, district characteristics, and supporting maps and data sources.

A reference matrix showing relationships between NRCS conservation practices and resource concerns. Includes practice codes to support identifying potential practices for consideration during planning.

Guidance on brush management as a climate-smart conservation practice, including its role in improving rangeland resilience and resource conditions.