 The EC Bar Ranch is located on the Coronado Trail
Scenic Byway in the White Mountains of eastern
Arizona, nationally recognized through newspaper and magazine publicity for conservation projects. The EC Bar Ranch is a working cattle ranch
that includes 3 miles of Nutrioso Creek, a perennial stream that has been
restored in recent years to one of the highest standards for water quality
and aquatic/wildlife habitat in Arizona. The controlled timing, duration,
and frequency of livestock grazing through riparian pastures have helped in
the restoration process.
In 2009, the
EC Bar Ranch Conservation Easement was donated to the New Mexico
Land Conservancy to ensure the preservation of natural habitat, scenic open
space, and agricultural values, all of which provide lasting public benefits
on the 94 acre easement property that includes 3 miles of Nutrioso Creek
riparian corridor. The Conservancy will monitor and enforce easement
provisions. The adjoining 206 acre
EC Bar Ranch Estates
subdivision is divided into 63 lots with CCR provisions that compliment the
easement. Lot owners may have the opportunity to volunteer their services to
help maintain the easement property, which connects with the Apache
Sitgreaves National Forest downstream.
It is envisioned that through a collaborative partnership between those
associated with an ongoing working ranch, a conservation easement, and
subdivision, the protection and preservation of open spaces, wildlife
habitat, and a rural lifestyle will be assured for many generations to
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