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A-7 Ranch
Amadon
Baker
Bar V Ranch
Bee
Belvedere
Berard
Buckelew Farms
Canoa Ranch
Canoa Ranch, Phase II
Carpenter Ranch
Cates
Chess
Cochie Canyon
Coninental Ranch
Des Rochers
Diamond Bell Ranch
Doucette
Firkins
Habitat for Humanity
Heater
Hiett
Hyntington
Jacobs Trust
King98 Ranch
Knez
Linda Vista
Madera Highlands
Matesich
Mordka
Nunez
Pacheco
Poteet
Rancho Seco
Reid
Route606
Sands Ranch
Selective Marketing
Serr
Six Bar Ranch
Sopori Ranch
South Wilmot
Sweetwater
Tang
Terra Rancho Grande
Tumamoc Hill
     

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Sweetwater

The Sweetwater Preserve is located in the eastern foothills of the Tucson Mountains.  Acquisition of this 695-acre property protects a key segment of the Sweetwater Wash that connects Tucson Mountain Park to the Santa Cruz River, as well as habitat for numerous species, saguaro studded slopes, and a recreational area for hikers and horseback riders.

Date Acquired: June 25, 2004

Cost: $11,733,653

Acres: 695

Price Per Acre: $16,882

Type: Fee

Bond Category: Community Open Space

Additional reports: Sweetwater Management Plan

Sweetwater - Debbie Hecht
Photo by Debbie Hecht

Sweetwater - Debbie Hecht
Photo by Debbie Hecht

Sweetwater - Debbie Hecht

Photo by Debbie Hecht

Page last modified: May 04, 2010 at 06:14 PM

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