Date Creek Ranch conservation easement
Summary
The board heard a pitch to hold a conservation easement on a historic Wickenburg-area ranch, backed by a $1.1 million state grant — costing the county under $1,000 a year to administer. Direction given to bring it back for approval.
At a glance
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Last discussed Jul 1, 2026.
Impact analysis
Under $1,000 per year for county monitoring and compliance.
Future generations, wildlife, birders and the Knight family ranching operation.
None identified; off-highway vehicle trespass has been an ongoing issue the landowners manage.
Mentions & discussions (2)
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS AGENDA-2026 — July 1, 2026
County approved the final conservation easement documents, permanently protecting the ranch near Wickenburg with federal grant support.
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS AGENDA-2026 — January 7, 2026
The board heard a pitch to hold a conservation easement on a historic Wickenburg-area ranch, backed by a $1.1 million state grant — costing the county under $1,000 a year to administer. Direction given to bring it back for approval.
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