Public comment sought for habitat plan in Avra Valley

by Carli Brosseau on Apr 14, 2009, under Local, Special

The habitat conservation plan for 20,000 acres of Tucson-owned land in Avra Valley is open for public comment.

An open house is scheduled for 6:30 to 8 p.m. Thursday in the Javelina Room of Ryan Airfield, 9700 W. Ajo Way.

The plan is intended to ensure that the water supply and renewable energy projects the city has planned for the parcel will not endanger vulnerable plants and animals. The land provides habitat for the endangered lesser long-nosed bat, among other species.

The comment period closes May 18.

For more information, go to www.tucsonaz.ov/ocsd/hcp.

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