Natural Resources Division

These programs are maintained by the Natural Resources Division. Click on a link for additional information about the program. Contact information is included.

Agricultural Leasing Program

Lease Administration
Administration of leases and permits for Agricultural uses that are issued by the Land Department for State Trust lands.

Apiary Permit Administration
Administers Apiary (bee) permits.

Cultural Resources Management Program

Clearance Coordination
Coordinates interagency review of proposed revenue producing Trust land use to ensure compliance with the State Historic Preservation Act.

Dust Abatement & Management Program

Dam Safety Program

Dam Safety Program Objectives
The Dam Safety Program’s main objective is development and maintenance of an emergency protocol system that will facilitate the Department’s goal to reduce State liabilities associated with potential dam failures.

Environmental Contamination Prevention and Remediation Program

Environmental Contamination Prevention and Remediation
Investigates hazardous or regulated substance contamination of State Trust land. Provides technical assistance to other areas of the Agency and oversight of remediation projects.

Environmental Resources & Trespass Program

Trespass Investigation
Investigates and resolves unauthorized and illegal use of State Trust land, and manages the Land Maintenance Fund for cleanup and protection projects.

Grazing Lease Program

Lease Administration

Mineral Management Program

The State Land Department encourages the responsible development of mineral resources and manages statewide leasing programs.  Similar to the classification of minerals on federal land, lease administration on state land recognizes the following  three classifications:

Leaseable Minerals

Common Variety Minerals

Energy Minerals

Natural Resource Conservation District Program

Natural Resource Conservation Districts (NRCDs)
NRCDs are political sub-divisions of the Arizona State Land Department. Some NRCDs in Arizona are organized under tribal law. Governed by locally elected officials, Districts evaluate the conservation needs of their respective areas.

NRCD Education Centers
Many districts have established education centers to promote a balanced appreciation and awareness of Arizona’s environment.

Recreational Permitting Program

Recreational Permitting Program
Recreational access permits are available for individual, family, and group recreational activities.

Rangeland Management Program

Coordinated Resource Management

Water Rights Management Program

Water Rights and Agriculture staff provide recommendations and support to State Trust Land lessees and Department staff in order to ensure wise use of water resources on Trust lands while acting in the best interest  of the Trust.
Contractual Water Right Administration

Dam Safety

Water Right and Claims Administration

Well Registration and Administration

 

Statewide water resource information is available at www.water.az.gov