Board hears proposal for 646‑acre Date Creek Ranch conservation easement; DFFM grant cited
Jan 7, 2026
A land-trust presentation asked Yavapai County to hold a DFFM-funded conservation easement on Date Creek Ranch (646 acres). Staff estimated annual monitoring costs under $1,000 and described responsibilities and monitoring arrangements; the board gave direction to continue the process.
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Representatives of the Central Arizona Land Trust presented a proposal for permanent conservation protection of Date Creek Ranch north of Wickenburg and asked the board to consider holding a conservation easement required by the Arizona Department of Forestry and Fire Management (DFFM).
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