1. Regional mitigation sites for three Arizona solar energy zones: The Nature Conservancy nominations Dale Turner Marcos Robles The Nature Conservancy in Arizona

2. Approach Adequate size Relatively intact land cover of creosote/ bursage vegetation HUC4 watershed BLM Field Office Ecoregion and subregion Additional conservation of sensitive resources

4. Rainbow Valley 24,439 acres High species diversity Desert tortoise habitat Wildlife linkage between protected areas Mitigation actions: Acquisition Restoration Wildlife Crossing Structures

5. Rainbow Valley

6. Sears Point 28,436 acres Cultural resources Riparian habitat Wildlife linkage Mitigation actions: Acquisition Restoration

7. Sears Point

8. La Posa Plain 64,880 acres Wildlife linkage between protected areas Mitigation actions: Acquisition Restoration Wildlife Crossing Structures

9. La Posa Plain

10. Cactus Plain 58,928 acres Sand dune community Mitigation actions: Restoration

11. Cactus Plain

13. Discussion points Mitigation goals Offset regional or site-specific impacts Effectiveness, feasibility, durability, and risk