negatively impact native vegetation, wildlife, and fire regimes at Florence
Military Reservation.
Communication / Coordination
Communication/coordination refers to programs, plans and partnerships that promote
interagency communication and coordination and dissemination of information to the
public and other stakeholders. Interagency communication serves the general welfare by
promoting a more comprehensive planning process, inclusive of all affected stakeholders.
Interagency coordination also seeks to develop and include mutually beneficial policies
for local communities and the military. Coordination is achieved in local planning
documents such as comprehensive plans. Providing relevant and timely information to
the public keeps them informed of activities and instills a sense of confidence and
support. Five issues relating to Communication/Coordination have been identified as
part of this JLUS.
There is an opportunity for enhanced communication protocols between
AZARNG and local communities.
There is communication between the AZARNG and representatives of the local
communities close to AZARNG sites, but there is no formalized communication
process. Additionally, not all communities engage in the same level of
communication with the AZARNG, which can negatively impact both the military
and the communities.
Increase public awareness of AZARNG activities.
The AZARNG has a limited program for increasing public awareness about the
AZARNG training sites and the activities that occur at them. Providing the
communities near the sites with information regarding the types of activities
that occur, the operations that may impact land use nearby, and the value of the
training facilities can improve relationships between the AZARNG and local
communities. Increased awareness will also support future land use planning
that minimizes or mitigates compatibility issues.
There is an opportunity for improved direct communication between AZARNG
and Arizona State Land Department.
Most of the land surrounding the four AZARNG sites in Pinal County, as well as
some of the land that makes up Florence Military Reservation, is managed by the
Arizona State Land Department through the Arizona State Trust. The
Department’s mission is to manage Arizona State Trust land to maximize fiscal
benefits for the Trust’s beneficiaries, the primary trustee being Arizona public
schools. State Trust Lands could be sold or leased and developed in the future,
and there is no formal process in place to specifically notify the AZARNG of
potential land disposition activities or development proposals.
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