Las Cienegas National Conservation Area

Description:

In a state where desert arroyos, washes, and many streambeds remain bone-dry most of the time, the year-round flow of Cienega Creek makes it a highly valuable resource. A lush green ribbon of vegetation defines one of the most significant riparian zones in southern Arizona. Cienega Creek gets its name from the cienegas, or marshes, which occur along its length. This rare vegetation community has nearly disappeared in the Southwest.

Directions:

From Tucson, go east on I-10 and then south on 83 to the wildlife area turnoff near milepost 40.

Address:

Tucson Field Office

12661 East Broadway Blvd

Tucson AZ 85748

Phone:

(520) 258-7200

Email:

lfoweb_az@blm.gov

Organization:

BLM - Bureau of Land Management