Winkelman NRCD
Conserving 1,609,376 acres of Arizona
The majority of the land in the Winkelman NRCD is in eastern Pinal County but covers part of Gila, Graham, and Pima. The San Pedro River Valley and the Aravaipa Canyon are special ecological areas in the District.
Mining is a major economic activity of the District and the State and Federal Prison systems in Florence. The second largest activity is livestock, agricultural, and agronomic-related businesses. Other towns include Kearny, Winkelman, Hayden, San Manuel, Mammoth, Saddlebrooke, and Oracle.
Resource Concerns:
Soil Erosion
Water Quantity/Quality
Soil Condition
Air Quality
Animal/Plant Conditions
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What: Local Group Meeting (Santa Cruz, Pima & Winkleman)
When: April 22, 2025 at 1-3pm
Where: USDA-NRCS Plant Materials Center Conference Room (far
north door of west adobe building)
3241 North Romero Road, Tucson, Arizona 85705
Agenda: Click Here
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March 2025
Winkelman NRCD Conservation Action Plan
This document is subject to changes based on updating of resource needs assessments and local work group meetings.
Conservation Practices:
Watering Facilities, Pipe/Spring Development
Prescribed Grazing
Fencing Lines
Improved Irrigation Management and Efficiencies
Seeding Trails
Board of Supervisors
Bill Dunn, Chair
Steve Turcotte, Supervisor
Carol DuBois, Supervisor
Gary Vinson, Treasurer
Barbara McGuire, Supervisor
Contact Info
Chris Postel (clerk)
PC: Aravaipa Canyon, BLM