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

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

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

Rainbow Valley

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

Sears Point

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

La Posa Plain

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

Cactus Plain

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