East Clear Creek Parcel Facts

EAST CLEAR CREEK
LOCATION – COCONINO COUNT Y, NORTH OF PAYSON
ACRES – 640
The East Clear Creek parcel comprises 640 acres located within the Coconino
National Forest.
East Clear Creek, which extends more than two miles through the
including bluehead suckers, Little Colorado suckers, speckled
property, contains riparian and aquatic ecosystems which have
dace, roundtail chub and the federally-listed Colorado spinedace.
long been recognized for their scarcity and overall contribution to
The segment of East Clear Creek flowing through the property is a
wildlife diversity in the Coconino National Forest.
designated critical habitat for these species.
Among the many species that call this area home, the parcel
The property is suitable habitat for federally-threatened,
sustains habitat for a variety of resident big game, such as Rocky
endangered, proposed and sensitive species, including the
Mountain elk, mule deer, turkey, black bear, and Coues white-
southwestern willow flycatcher, bald eagle, Mexican spotted owl,
tailed deer. The area supports a variety of smaller resident
Little Colorado spinedace, Chiricahua leopard frog, peregrine
mammals, such as beavers, raccoons and ringtails, as well as
falcon, northern goshawk, Little Colorado sucker, roundtail chub,
diverse amphibian, reptile and bird species.
northern leopard frog, Arizona southwestern toad and the narrowheaded garter snake.
East Clear Creek has also become a notable fishery with sustained
populations of both rainbow and brown trout. The upper ridges
provide habitat for a variety of big game and is also home to
native fish species occurring within the East Clear Creek system,
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EAST CLEAR CREEK
LOCATION – COCONINO COUNT Y, NORTH OF PAYSON
ACRES – 640
East Clear Creek Canyon and several secondary side canyons cross the property and serve as key
wildlife transition zones between the upper plateaus and the riparian corridor. The property is
rich with wildlife trails and is home to raptor nesting and roosting sites.
Seasonal and year-round homes are being developed that
threaten to interrupt wildlife migration patterns and increase
conflicts between wildlife and man. Acquisition of this parcel will
help protect the Mogollon Rim area of the Coconino National
Forest, which is known for its outstanding natural beauty and
unique landscape.
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