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~4tISSION ON ARIZONA ENVIRONMENT 206 S. 17Ave. Phoenix Arizona 85007 261·780:
CENTRAL OFFICE
GOVERNOR'S, COMMISSION ON ARIZONA ENVIRONMENT
,206 South 17th A venue
Phoenix, Arizona 85007
Telephone: (602) 261-7803 or 7804
THE COMMISSION
The Governor's Commission on Arizona Environment, es­tablished
by Executive Orderin 1965, is charged to act as
a clearinghouse and means of exchange of information re­lating
to environmental problems and their solution. Its
volunteer members are appointed by the Governor to rep-resent
business and industry, education, government, the,
professions and variou~ citizen organizations. This broad
representation helps provide a cross-section, of thought for
recomm(;)ndations to theGo~erl').or,on particular issues.
The Commission meets approximately every two months in
various communities throughout the State of Arizona. All
meetings ar~, open to the p~blic. '
THE EXECUTIVE BOARD
Roy P. Drachman, Chairman
Jeanette Bideaux, Southern Arizona Vice Chairman
F. J. "Mac" MacDonald, Central Arizona Vice Chairman
William R. Morrall, NorthernArizonaVice Chairman
Robert D. Curtis
Ted A. Edmundson
Dr. Kennith E. Foster
Stanley E. Hancock
Duncan T. Jennings
Maxine Lakin (Mrs. C. A.)
David N. Perry'
R. Bruce Scott
Jeffrey J. Stein
THE 1978 ANNUAL REPORT EDITOR
James L. Olmstead, P.~.
THE STAFF
Jan~s F. Johns (Mrs.' Harvey W., Jr.), Executive Director
Pam Faulconer, (Mrs. Dale P.), Assistant
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Commission Chairman Roy P. Drachman(left) and The Hon. Bruce E. Babbitt, Governor
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1978 ANNUAL REPORT
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Publication Date - November 15, 1978
Due Date to Governor - December 15, 1978
TABLE OF CONTENTS
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In t rodu cti on
Synopsis
statement by Commission Chairman
The Commission
Introduction
Membership
Organization
Committee/Special Project Activities in 1978
III. 0 per a t ion s
1978 Meetings
Recommendations/Resolutions
A ward Recognition
Cl earinghous e.
1979 Meeting Schedule
IV. Appendices
A. Executi ve Order
B. Membership Directory
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IV. Appendic,E)s ,(co.ntinued)
C. Directory of Non-Member ~esourcEl.,I>ersons
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1979 Committee Roster
En vironmental Studies
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INTROD'UCTION
SYNOPSIS
In 1965 Governor Samuel P. Goddard signed, and Secretary of State Wesley Bolin
witnessed, Executive Order 65-4,. It established a 27-member Governor's Commission
on Arizona Beauty with Roy P. Drachman as its first Chairman. Its objective was "to
promote clean, attractive, well designed communities, beautiful highwiys, parks, shore­lines,
historic sites and structures through a continuing statewide program of public ed­ucation
and action among citizens, 'governmental groups and other organizations; and also
to protect and encourage awareness and appreciation of Arizona's abundant natural beauty."
Now, thirteen years later, Arizona's abundant naturalbeautyneeds protection more than
ever, as does the quality of its environment.
Executive Order 75-2 established the Governor's Commission on Arizona Environment,
and ordered it to "act as a clearinghouse and means of exchange of opinion and information
relating to the problems of Arizona environment and the solution thereof" and to "endeavor
to communicate with all sectors of the Arizona population and economy so that conclusions
by the Commission will represent as nearly as possible a cross"':section of Arizona thought
on the subject of environment." What did the Commission do in 1978?
1978 was an outstanding year. Roy P. Drachman has returned to the Commission as
Chairman. Under his direction, GCAE replaced inactive members and added others to
bring the work force to 147 persons. While doing this, the balance was improved be- '
tween representati ves from business and industry (now 24%), citizens at large and conser­vation
organizations (27%), educator's and professional people (20%) and government rep­resentatives
(29%). The Commission was further strengthened by the appointment of three
.regional vice chairmen for northern, central and southern Arizona.'
Seven Certificates of Appreciation were awarded to organizations to recognize outstanding
efforts in the protection and enhancement of Arizona's environment. Recipients were:
Arizona Commission of Agriculture and Horticulture, Sierrita Division of Duval Corpora­tion,
Flagstaff Junior High School, Graham County Board of Supervisors, Trail Access
Citizen Advisory Committee of Pima County, Tucson Unified School District and'Valley
Forward Association.
The Commission office in Phoenix received almost 2,000 documents and distributed well
over 20,000. It also published and distributed 700 copies of the 1977 Annual Report and
800 copies of the Direcfory of Arizona Environniental and Conservation Organizations,
including requests from other states~ ~.
Six meetings were held in 1978 to fulfill the "clearinghouse" responsibility. The meetings
were held in Nogales (a joint meeting with counterparts from Sonora), Tucson, Mesa,
Prescott, Flagstaff and Wickenburg, with a combined attendance of 853 persons. The
Flagstaff Summer Conference alone attracted 294 people, and featured a number of
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experts from Arizona and other states. Organized into public forums, they discussed
Indian water rights, environmental education, the federal Clean Air Act, management of
natural resources, and interrelationships between flood control and the Rio Salado Pro­ject.
As a result of these bi-:-monthly meetings, 25. resolutions were adopted by the COmmis­sion
on land (9 resolutions), water (5), air pollution (3), off-road vehicles (3), trans­portation
(3) and environmental education ,(2). Major problems requiring attention during
the year were:
• Land - an inventory of state land is needed
- state lands await development in urban areas
- combined recreation-flood control areas are needed
- wilderness and riparian areas need protection
- development of small parcels needs legislative control
- Hopi-Navajo land dispute needs an equitable solution
• Water -: Indian water rights and claims must be settled
- groundwater consumption exceeds replenishment .
- federal Safe Drinking Water and Water Pollution Control Acts need
implementation
• Other- auto emissions.inspection program must continue
- off-road vehicle registration must be enforced,
- a coordinated environmental education program is needed at the
state level
- the public is unaware of many environmental problems
- alternate energy souroes, particularly solar energy, need development
These problems will continue to receive Commission attention in 1979 at meetings sched­uled
for Tucson, Phoenix, Lake Havasu City, Flagstaff, the G lobe-Miami area, and at a
site yet to be determined. However, the problems cannot be solved without effective
action by the Executive, Legislative and Judicial branches of Arizona State Government.,
STATEMENT BY COMMISSION CHAIRMAN
The Governor's Commission on Arizona Environment, in 1978, has taken an enthusiastic
step forward with the support of Governor Babbitt. His stand for a balance between
growth and protecting the environment reflects the stance of the Commission since its
inception in 1965. As a result, the membership is attacking issues with renewed vigor
and looking at Arizona's environment/growth situation with a keen eye.
The annual Summer Conference in August this year drew the largest number of attendees
ever.
It is difficult to predict the future, but based upon the year's statistics, and the enthusiasm
of the members, it can be forecast that 1979 will be an outstanding year for the Commission.
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THE COMMIS'SION
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INTRODUCTION '
Operatingund~rthe Governor's' Executive Order 75-2 (Appendix A), the Governor's
Commission on,Arizona Environment has two basic duties: First, to serve as a
clearinghouse 'and'mEmns ~f exchange of opinion and infor~ation relating to problems
of Arizona environment and the solution thereof. Second, to communicate with all
sectors of the A rizona population and economy,so that conclusions by the Commission
will represent as nearly: as possible a cro$s-section of Arizona, thought.
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Two specific outputs are required of the Commission. Conclusions and data shall
from time to time be transmitted to the Governor. In addition, an Annual Report
is to be submitted to the Governor on or before December 15th of each year.
'MEMBERSIITP ,
A cross-section of Arizona thought is achieved by appointing a large number of people
to the Commission, and by selecting members who represent one or more organiza­tions
of other A rizona people. Moreover,' the Commission seeks representation from
diverse organizatio~s,th.~o~ghout Arizona. Finally, there is a ~eliberate effort to
balance the various segments of Arizona's economy. For example, in November, 1978,
Commission me~b~~sliip was distributed between segments as' follows: .,
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Business and Industry, .. '
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Utilities, advertising,. mmmg,
agriculture, publIc 'relations,
transportation, p~troleum.
Citizens and cons,~r;:"<' Citi.zenat large, Sie~ra',qlub" F9t1r .
vation Organizati9ns Wheel Dri ve, Club~~,J,:..eague of Women
Voters
Education College professor, classroom
teacher, university environmental
activities
Government Corps of Engineers, Soil Conser- ' ....
vation Service, Game and Fish,
Public Health, legislators
Professional Physician, nurse, engineer,
architect
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Members
35 24
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43 29
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147, 100%
T.HE COMMISSION
Members of the Commission are appointed by the Governor from among persons with
a competency and true interest in the various areas of Arizona environment, both nat­ural
and man-made. Each member is assigned to the committee of his choice and
serves without compensation. Members are listed in Appendix B. Several non-member
resource persons (see Appendix C. ) have been designated by the Commission to assist
on various ad hoc committees.
Geographic distribution of members is shown in Figure I. The fact that most federal
and state organizations,' as well as many businesses and industries, are situated in
the State Capital accounts for the large representation from Maricopa County. Most
other counties have several representatives.'
ORGANIZATION
The Governor's Commission on Arizona Environment is chaired by Roy P. Drachman,
assisted by Vice Chairmen Jeanette Bideaux (Southern Arizona), F. J. "Mac" MacDonald,
(Central Arizona), and WilliamR. Morrall (Northern Arizona).
Commission Vice Chairmen (left to right) -- F. J. "Mac"
MacDonald, Jeanette Bideaux, and William R. Morrall
Objectives and policies are established by the 13-member ~xecutive Board. It is
composed of the Commission Chairman, the Commission Vice Chairmen, and the stand­ing
committee chairmen.
The mainstream of Commission activities is conducted by standing committees, ad
hoc committees and special assignments. '
The Governor's Commission on Arizona Environment is organized for 1979 as shown
in Figure II.
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THE COMMISSION
FIGURE I - GEOORAPHIC DISTRIBUTION OF MEMBERS BY COUNTY AND CITY
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Hermosillo, Sonora, Mexico.. 1
Kingman. . . . . . . . . . . .. 1
Lake Havasu City. • • • • • •• 1
McNeal. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Mesa., • • • • . • • .. • • • . •. 5
Mohave Valley. • • • • • • • • • 1
Nogales. . . . . . . . . . . ... 2
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Payson. . . . . . . ... . . . . . 1
Phoenix. • • • • • • • • • • • • 71
Prescott. • • • • • • • • • • •• 1
San Manuel. • • • • • • • • • • • 1
Scottsdale • • • 5
Superior. • • • • ~ • • • • • •• 1
Tempe •••••••••••••• 10
Tucson. • • • • • • • • • • •• 28
Tumacacori. • • • • • • • • •• 1
Wickenburg. • • • • • • • • • • • 1
Williams A ir Force Base. • • • 1
Winslow. . . . . . . ....... 1
Yarnell ••
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Annual
Report
J. Olmstead.
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ADMINISTRATION
J. Johns
Po Faulconer
Arizona
Archaeological
Herit2.!{e
D. McDowell
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THE COMMISSION
State Implemen­tation
Plan
I. Dewhirst
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~~URE ;1 - ORGANIZATI(lN OF THE COMMISSION FOR 1979
GOVERNOR
The Hon. Bruce E. Babbitt
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CHAIRMAN
Roy P. yachman
EXECUTIVE BOARD '(13)
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J. Bideaux, Southern Arizona Vice Chairman
F. MacDonald~ Central Arizona- Vice Chairman
W. Morrall. Northern Arizona Vice Chairman
R. Curtis
T. Edmundson"
K. Foster
S. Hancock
D. Jennings
M. Lakin
D. Perry
R. Scott.
J. Stein
SPECIAL PROJECTS AND AD HOC COMMITTEES-Or~
anizations
Directory
M. Carlile
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State Environ­mental
Quality
Priorities
G. Schade
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Regulatory _
Agency Educa­tion
Programs
R. Countryman
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Summer Confer­ence
Program
Planning
M. MarCllS
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RESOURCE STANDING COMMITTEES-: ADMINISTRATIVE STANDING COMMITTEES
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Energy Growth Mana2;e- Health7
Resources roent/Human Environmental
Resources Hazards
S. Hancock D. Jennings R. Scott
**J. Johnson L. Watson I. Dewhirst
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Resources _. Issu:~. ¥d ReS(:lUrces.
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Awards Com~un~:
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Systems
R. Curtis J. Stein K. Foster M. Lakin D. Perry
T. Rocl{enbaugh R. Davies S. Lofgren (8) (5)
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*Number of persons on committee~ including chairman~ as of November 15~ 1978
**Vice chairman listed below chairman
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T. Edmundson J. Bideaux
G. Taylor (7)
(8)
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Issues
F. MacDonald
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.( COMMITTEE/SPECIAL PROJECT ACTIVITIES IN 1978
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During 1978, the ,Commission was organized into six resource standing committeel3'
five administrative standing committees; three ad hoc committees and four special
project's. Eac'h group's purpose and chairman, and examples of its 1978 activities~
are described'Jn, the following-sections. .-
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Standing Resource Committees
The Energy Resources Committee was chairedbyJohn S. Rountree. Studies conducted'
during 'the year'included (l)*transmission line siting; and (2)*a proposal of the Citizens
for Environmental Responsibility mandating greater iocuson renewable' energy resources
and ~lternate energydevelopments, especially solar energy.' It was conCluded that ,the
deveiopment of solar energy is impeped by public suspicion of installation coritracto'rs,
public 'ignorance Of tru€)8concllllics, ,aridvisual impacts on residential areas."
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'r'he Growth 'Management/Human Resources Committee had DUncan T. Jennings as its
chairman in 1978. Studies included: (1) the Farm Protection Bill which, . .if pas's'ed,in~6~;.
law, would protect farm and ranch lands from being forced into premature sale by im­practical
tax appraisals; (2) improving the utilization of state-owned lands close to
growing cities through accurate evaluation and subsequent trade or sale; (3) registration
of off-road vehicles and the establishment of recreational areas for their use; (4) Santa'
Cruz and Rio Salado park projects as important tools of environmental protection; (5)
working with the A rizona Office of Economic Planning and Development; and (6) long-
. range planning for A rizon3:~s future.
The Health and Environmental Hazards Committee was led by R. Bruce Scott in 1978 •
. Among the many problem areas investigated were: (l)*handling and disposal of hazardous
wastes; (2) the Federal Clean Air Act as amended in 1977 and its impact on the State;
(3) designation of air quality attainment and non-attainment areas in the State; (4) re­cycling,
resource recovery and solid waste disposal; (5) community clean-up programs;
and (6) the' Safe 'Drinking Water Act and its implementation in Arizona.
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The Land Resources Committee, chaired by Robert D. Curtis t explored six problem
areas during the year: (l)*water rights problems between the United States, Arizona,
arid ,Indians; (2)*federal wilderness proposals and unique ecosystems; (3)*public apathy
toward environmental problems; (4)*Navajo land selection environmental impact state-ment;
(5)'HheGover'nor's State Urban Lands Task Force (on which committee chairman'
Curtis served); and (6) *Section 208 of the Federal Water Pollution Control Act of 1972.
The Transportation Issues and Systems Committee was chaired first by Ernie Oliphant.
Following her appointment to ,the National Safety Council, the Commission Chairman'
i<Further discussed in Appendix E.
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John S: Rountree (center) conducting a
session of.the Energy Resources Com­mittee
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Duncan T. Jennings (second from left)
conducts a session of the Growth Man­agement/
Human Resources Committee
selected as her replacement Jeffrey J. stein in May, 1978. The year saw two general
areas studied: transportation energy and transportation planning. In committee discussions
of transportation energy with ,John A. Bivens,Jr. and Roger Herzog of. the Transporta-tion
Planning Division of the Arizona Department of Transportation, it was revealed that
the availability of petroleum and price and tax structures will exert the major influence
in the choice of energy sources and usage, and thatADOT has achieved an energy reduc­tion,
ofover 17% with a goaL of 25%. Discussions with Louis A. Schmitt, also of
the Arizona Department of Transportation, regarding transportation planning surfaced
its multi-modal character, i. e., air, vehicular, rail, bikeways and pipelines (which
account for 30% of the tonnage of goods transported in Arizona).
The Water Resources Committee had as its chairman Major Henry W. "Will" Worthington.
Key issues addressed in 1978 were:· (l)*Indian water rights; (2)*the international salinity
control project on the Colorado River; (3)*groundwater problems; and (4)* water quality.
Standing Administrati ve Committees
The Awards Committee was chaired by. Jeanette Bideaux in 1978. The group solicits'
nominations for the Commission's Certificates of Appreciation, evaluates the nominees
*Further discussed in Appendix E.
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ChairmanR~ Bruce Scott and Vice
chairman Iris' Dewhirst (seated at table) ,
conduct a meeting of tlie Health/:' , .
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Committee member Paul C.Smith c~n­ducts
a session of the Transportation
Issues and Systems Committee'. .
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. center) and Land Resources Committee
listen as ChristopherP. Williams makes
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Chairman Henry W."Will" Worthington
(center) and Water Resources Committee
listen to a presentation.
and prepares Letters of Commendation. Seven Certificates of Appreciation were pre­sented
in 1978.
The Communications Committee, led by Pam K. Hait, is a small group of media pro­fessionals
who distribute information about the Commission to thepl;lbli~. Principaloutputs
in 1978 were news releases regarding Commission meetings, and an information brochure
to be generallydisseminated wheneverinformation is requested about the GCAE. The
committee also launched a speakers bureau geared to serve the state,'offering at n9
charge speakers wp:o, are members of the GCAE and who are prepared to discuss '
specialized enviromriental topics.
Public Relations Advisor David N. Perry ~ '.' -) , .. ' Legislat~ve Chairm'~nTed A.' Ed~unds'on
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The Legisiative Committee had as its chairman Ted .A. Edmundson. Main thrusts of
the committee were: protection of waterways and riparian environments; development
of an acc'eptable land use planning bill; adequate funding f~r the enforcement of off-t
road recreationaL vehicle regulations'; utilization of state trust lands adjoining citfes; "
resolution of problems resulting from unregulated development of small parcels of land
(the "40-acre problemll);'and legislative support for a state resource inventory. The
present status of legislation of interest to GCAE is described .in ,A ppendix F.
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The Membership Committee, under Marybeth Carlile, concentrated on upgrading attend­ance
at meetings and improving the balance of Commission membership •. Members who
were unable. to attend meetings were encouraged to, rearrange their prioritiesor,to.re..,
sign. Replacements for them and for 'normal attrition were chosen to achieve ~a better.
balance between the categories 'of representation (e. g., business, government, etc.),
background and affiliation, geographical distribution and expertise.
The Planning andjssues"committee'wa~,ehaired by F. J. "Mac,j'"Macr)~haW .• ; It is used
by members and visitors as ~so~nding board to present issues for,c'onsideration by the
Commission. The,c'onmi.itte~:evaii.tates 'such suggestions and recommends"to the Com­mission
appropriateprobiem'ar~asas' well as means of studying th~ni{' Recommendations
in 1978 included: study,· of the 'Wilderness situation; formation of ad hoc'~onhnittees to
determine Arizona's en ~ironmEmtal priorities and to promote public envirorimental edu­cation
to eliminate the need for enforcement; and reactivation of a state environmental
coordinating commit,tee, inchlding the Information Resources Division. "
Ad Hoc Committees
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The County "40-Acre p'roblem" Ad Hoc Committee, led by Laura M. Wats~n~ conducted
in-depth studies of access, drainage, flood control and other problems that can arise
when the division of minor land parcels is not suitably regulated., Advocate and adversary
viewpoints of such regulation were .included. " After the Commission adopted in August,
1978 the committee's proposed resolution reg~rding this problem, 'the committee became
inacti ve until such time as legislation develops.
The Summer Conference Program Planning Ad Hoc Committee, with Stanley E. Hancock
as its chairman, developed the theme for the Flagstaff Summer Conference: "Emphasis
on Understanding". It then proceeded to organize and staff four public forum workshops
on Indian water rights, environmental education; 'the Clean Air Act, and natural resource
management. A special program regardinglnterrelationships between flood control and
the Rio Salado Project was also developeci. A new feature~ in the 1978 Summer Confer­ence
was a meet-the-press session concluding each workshop.'
The Water Salinity Ad Hoc Committee was chaired by Lloyd J. Perper. It focussed
attention on the Colorado River Salinity ,Control Project, a major construction program re- ,,' .
quiring substantial amounts of energy and having far-reaching economic and environmental
consequences in Arizona as well as adjacent states~, It was concluded that no GCAE action
was needed at this time and the committee was accordingly disbanded following acceptance
of its final report by the Executive Board.
Special Projects
The Annual Report Editor, James L. Olmstead, prepared the Commission's yearly re­port
to the Governor. Year-end reports werepairlfullyextracted from the committee
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chairmen without the benefit of anethesia, and were compiled into,a summary report.
Copies of the report were sent to over 600 CommissiQil members, environmental and
conservation organizations, legislators, the Arizona Congressional Delegation, and.
officials and adininistrators at the local, state and federal levels.·.
Lloyd J. Perper (center) conducts a meeting of the Water Salinity
Ad Hoc Committee.
1978 Annual Report Editor James L.
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THE, 'C'OMMISSIO'N
The Directory of Arizona Environmental and Conservation Organizations is 'complIed
by Marybeth Carlile. There is a conUnual demand for this important output of the
Commissi,on from orga,nizations'throtlghout the nation~ " ", "
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The State Rural Development Committee had F. J. "Mac" MacDonald as its GCAE rep­reseritative
•. The Committee is available' on demand torural towns and communities'
needing' help in' obt~ining technical or financial assistance. The Committee is composed
of members' 'of various'state and federal agencies.' 'The Commission's input is confined
to environmental' problems ai'ising in conJUllction with the projects developed.
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The State Water Planning-Advisory Group had Edmund C. Garthe' as its' representative
from the Commission. The'Group'was inactive in 1978, and any further repres'entation
win be provided by the GCAE Water'Resources Committee. ,'" ' I
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1978 MEETINGS r
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Six meetings were held during the periodcovere~,by.thisreport, and are summarized in;
Table 1. A joint meeting with citizens from the State of Sonora was held in Nogales in
December, 1977, too late to be' covered in the 1977 Annual Report. Four workshops were
conducted around the state at Tucson" Mesa, Prescott, and Wickenburg. The annual
public forum conference was a'gain'.'heid~inF.lagstaff.: Thef.lnaimeeting in 1978, a joint
meeting with Mexican counterpart,s,ih Aguaprie'ta, ;,son()r~in December, will be covered
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Other activities of interest, includ~aJoriv,~tding'25t~c.o:mmel\dation§:to the Governor for
consideration, presenting seveiiaettificia'tE!lsqf,;A'p~r~ciatioh(tl1e,Commission' s highes t
award), providing clearinghoUEj~",operati6ns, an~, conducting: num,erous environmental
studies (summarized in Appendix E). , : '" , ' "e
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This meeting was conducted i~ th~'InsUtuto Technologic~ Regipnalde:Nogales in Nogales,
Sonora, Mexico. The theme wasi'Ehvironm~ntalDilenimas()f tlleBorder." Conference
chairman was Carlos Nagel, a'merilber' ofthe'Governor'~ co'lhmis~ion on Arizona Environ­ment
and then Coordinator of the Mexico Unit at the Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum.
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The Governor's Commission qr{'Arizona Environmenthas had an ongoing interest in
fostering a cooperative approacht'~'tllediscussion of our shared enVironmental problems.
The purpose of this conference was to make, our ,memhers more aware of what the issues
are and what goals the Mexicans, have set for themsel ves in such area,s as resource man­agement,
pollution control and, environmental education.' A further purpose was to bring
persons from both sides of the, border together so that professional contacts and friend­ships
would be formed and the groundwork laid'for bi-national cooperation in the future.
The main theme that became ,increasingly apparent during the proceedings was that we
have finite resources which must be shared and that,actions on each side of the border
have an effect on the other. Cooperation ap.d,shared knowledge are essential. A few com­ments
on some of the discussions will illustrate the point:
• ,Water: Drainage basins are in no way drawn al~ng political boundaries. Rivers
s, uch as t.h. . e Santa Cru'z flow in and out of Mexico. The shared. waters of the
Colorado will continue to be an issue. Underground water supplies underlie
the boundary and both countries can pump out from under the other's territory.
All projections show that the Mexican border area will have the highest per­centage
of population growth and, economic development.in that country in the
future. The impact on water resources will be great and there is a need to
address the issue and to develop international water law before a crisis situation
develops. (Speaker: Dr. Michael Bradley, Professor of Hydrology and Water
Resources, The University of Arizona, Tucson.)
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Location and Type
of Meeting; Date'
Joint .Workshop
with Mexico'
Dece~ber i~' 3,
1977
Tucson Workshop
January 19 - 20,
1978
Mesa Workshop
March 31 - April 1,
1978
Attendance
98
148
112
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TABLE 1 -1978 COMMISSION MEETING SUMMARY
Coordinator
C. ;Nag~l
L. Perper
J. Flashberg
Speaker(s)
1. Antoni~Certosimo~A rizona.~
Mexico Commission .
2. Hon.· c. Hector Monroy Rive~a,
Mayo~, Ciudadde Nogales,
Sonora . . -. ". ,",
3. Ing~ Raphael Navarro Escobar,
Instituto Techno!ogico Re~onal
de Nogales .
4. Prof. Albert Utton, Unive~sity
of New Mexico
1. AndrewL.'Bettwy,c Arizona·
state 'Land. Commi'ssioner
2. John A. Bivens, Jr., Arizona
Department of Transportation
3. Clyde W. 'Doran,. Pima County
Parks Department
1. Dr. Kennith E. Foster, The Univ-
' .. ; ersity of Arizona ." ....
2~ Joseph F. Friedkin, 'international
Boundary and Water Commission
3. Manuel Lopez, Jr., U. S.
Bureau of Reclamation
-. -.4.;~ Lloyd"-J. Perpe"r, Profe'ssional
~ " ;'Erlgineer ' ..• ·c.
A ward,(s) .;
Presented
None
I,
1. Duval Corp-oration
2. Tucson Unified
School District
1. Arizona Com- . ">. mission of Ag-riculture
and
Horticulture
2. Graham _
County Board
of Supervisors
3. Valley For-
Field Trips
None ..
1. U. S. Soil
Conservation
Service Plant
Materials
Center
2. Flandreau
Planetarium
1 • Arizona Re-sources
Infor-mation
System
(ARIS)
2. Central Arizona
Project
ward Association
Location and Type
of Meeting; Date
Mesa Workshop
(continued)
Prescott Workshop
May 18 - 19, 1978
Flagstaff Summer
Conference
August 8 ~ 11, 1978
Wickenburg Work­~
hop
October 5 - 6, 1978
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TABLE 1 - 1978 COMMISSION MEETING SUMMARY (CONTINUED)
Attendance
107
294
94
Coordinator
T. Edmundson
S. Hancock
. K~ Ingols
R. Coxwell
Speaker(s)
5. Hon. Wayne C. Pomeroy, Mayor,
City of M~sa ..
6. Col. David B. ,stone,U. S •
. A rmy (Ret.)
7. Dr., Jan vanSchilfgaarde, U. S.
Salinity Laboratory
1. Danie~ T. Brownell, Valley
Forward Association
2. Hon. Lawrence A. Caldwell,
Mayor,: City of Prescott
3. Elizabeth F. Ruffner, Yavapai
Heritage Foundation
1. Hon. Bruce E. Babbitt, Gov­ernor,
State of Arizona
2. Hon. Robert L. Moody, Mayor,
City of Flagstaff
3. J. Edward Roush, U. S. En­vironmental
Protection Agency
1. Bruce B. Hronek, U. S.
Department of Agriculture
2. Hon. Art Woelffer, Vice Mayor,
Town ()fWici(enbu.rg
Award(s)
Presented
None
1. Flagstaff
Public
Schools
2; Trail Access
. Citizen Ad­visory
Com­mittee
None
Field Trips
1. Prescott
historical
sites
1. Arizona
Snow Bowl
2. Camp
Colton
1. Desert
Cabelleros
Western
Museum
I,
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Dr. Miguel Inguanzu Varela addressing participants of. the joint.meeting with MeXican
counterparts entitled i'Environmental Dilemmas of the Border".
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•
•
•
,'.,
Land Management: Overgrazing has been a very serious problem in many areas
of Sonora. Traditional practice and the newly-implemented land reforms have
made this a most difficult situation to reverse, although government is work:
ing toward this goal with educational measures, incentives, etc. There is a.
desire to compare technologies and programs which should be follow up.
(Speaker: Donald Johnson, Department of Agriculture, Universidad de Sonora:~
Hermosillo. )
Growth and HUman Settlements: Unemployment is very high in Mexico and
migration to the bor:der areas continues to increase. The Federal Government
has put a priority on home building and public service development along the
border. The economic stability and quality of life of the entire border area is
dependent upon a keen awareness of the problems associated with this migration
and its drain.on aUresources. (Speaker: Lic. Oscar Pinto Lujan, Represente,
Secretaria de Asehtamientos Humanos y Obras Publicas, Hermosillo.)
Solid Waste: Population increases and greater consumption have led to many
disposal problems. The efforts of the government are to move away from open '.
pits to'land fill operations •. The two Nogaleses have cooperated in the planning, . '.
building and operation of a shared land fill. Further cooperative efforts in bor- '
,der areas would benefit all, especially in the area of public health. (Spe~ker: ..
lng.· Jose Ma del Castillo Alarcon, Universidad de Sonora, Hermosillo.)
'-'.. . " . , "
Educ'~ti6n: ,The Mexican Government has mandated environmental education as )
a part ofitselementary·soh.ool811rriculum. A compre'hensive program h'as. (,",' .
been deV'eloped. 'The Sonorans'made note of the large role of our Arizona~Sonora .' .... ,
DesertM\lseum's Me;xibo tiiilt in the process. The Sonorans hope with;,aba~~-'-i.;
ground:edticaHon.infne:b'imefit"s,Qfresource management and with an understand-."
. lng' of the .• interd~pende'ncy '()f .'~U:r riatural..systems;< a" political confrontatlon.be-'
tweene'conomicdevel~pm~nt arid en vironm.entalint~grity maybe a voided. «Speaker:
Rene·Arvizu riU:razo, .. Dfreccion General Educacion Publica del Estadode ..... .
Son.ora:;'H~rmosillo. ) .' '.' . ..... .;. ".' . '.' .. . '.
". !,:" ," ,
'., ~ ,
..Drug Ab~se:'A;h awa'r~n~~s ofMmdcanattit;de .a~d laws on drugs is crucial as '.'
it is a'volatile'issue arid orie'that, whenponfrontation does take place, may hinder
• y othEilr a.ttempts at booperation. ,MexlcanJawtotally. opposes drug use, marijuaria
iricluded~"When arrested in lVIeXico, a person is guilty until proven innocent,
·which.'is difficultf~r, Ainericans to \lllderst~nd whEm personal situations arise. " '.
"~" .,.Cooperationon this is eSf?eri~ial for the good relations of our countries. (Speaker:
·Dr.Miguellnguanzu Varela,. Servicios. Coordinados de Salud Publica, Secre­'
taria de Saluhridad y Asistencia,Her~osi1lo»', · I, ",' ~, ' ' ": . ,." , ""' " , • '
,'.1 .. "
" '.
• "Maquiladoras": Und~r the Twin Cities concept, American manufacturers use
Mexican labor for assembling products' •. Americancomponerits are used~ and
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the products are returned to the U. S. for distribution., $588,000,000 is
provided to the economy of Mexico under this pr;ogram •. This exceeds the in­flow
from tourism by $100,000,000. This program has be~n a particular ,boon
to the border area. Nogales, Sonora has 43 such ope:rations at present •.. 'rhe
concept is presently being challenged in Congress by the labor uni()nson the,
content,i on that jobs are lost in the U. S. However, .. the economic benefits from. " ' .,.,' ,~..."
the program can be shown to be an economic boon to our country ~s 'Yell Jtnd
to actually increase job opportunities on this side of the border. Arizon~llls
and Mexicans both favor the program. The e,conomic \Tita~ity of.Me~ic,o i~ in
the long-run interest of our country. However, thecul~ural~ensiti~ties of this
kind of program and the examination of the socio,-economi,c i~pacts (inflation,
housing and school demands, etc.) should not be overlooked. (Speakers:
Robert Carrier, . Gene,ral.Manager, Arizona-Mexico Operatic)lls, .Molex Inc.,
Nogales, and Lic. Humberto Garcia Gallegos, Presidente Bioconservadon,
A. C." Nogales.)
The conference did most effectively what was intended. Participants came away with a
much better perspective on the issues, with great respect and admiration for the Mexican
people's dedication to addressing their problems, and with many new friendships made
among cross-cultural colleagues. Our Commission will assess .what direction we wish to'
follow in the future. We are. most heartenedthat the,Ai-izona-:Mexico Commissi~~is pro­posing
anenvironmental subcommittee and will be ready to assist in anyway. Carlos Nagel
serves as liaison between the groups •. TheGove~nor's Commission on 'A rizona Environ­ment
recognizes more than ever the need to have an ongoing dialogue and wi11continue its
invol vement.· . . ' ' ','"
Flagstaff Public FO'rum.Conference
Held in;Augitst"th~publicf6rum ~onference w~sthelargest meeting of the year. Key...
speakersincllided: Governor, Bruce EO Babbitt of Arizona; J. Edward Roush, Director.of
the Office of Regional arid Intergovernmental Operations. in the U. S~ EnvironmentalPro-' .. :
tectionAgency;andRobertL~ Moody, Mayor of the City of. Flagstaff. Two public forum .. ' "
workshOpf)w~reheld on Wednesday, August 9th, al1.dariother'two on Thursday, AugustdOth~.
A specia(progl'am wa.Salsoheld onWednesday. Administrative and ad hoc committees
met on Thursclay;'and.re.source committees. and the Commission in toto met on Friday,
A ugus t· Ilth~,Hecommendations, developed at: the 'conference were referred to appropriate.,'
commis~iori:committees for'fu.'rther cOrisiderationand acti()rl~ , .,.,.:. ; , '
" ,
An exhibition, center. wasoperate~in'conjUnctiorLwlththemeetings and offered exhibits '.
pertaining ·to 'Ariz'ona' sresourcesand environment. 'Coordinatedb'yChris topher P. . .
Williams of the U~ S. SoilConservation.Service,· the exhibitors were: , ",", "
--Arizona Association of Conservation Districts
-...;Arizona Department. of Health Services
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--A rizona MiningAssociation
--Arizona Public Service Company
;..-Arizona state Land Department·
--Hamilton Test Systems
--Maricopa Association of Governments
-~Pea.body Coal Company
-~SaltRiver Project
--The Cosanti Foundation
..: -u. 'S. A riny corps: of Engineers
('--u. S. Fish and Wildlife Service
--Valley Forward Association
Topics discussed in the Wednesday, August 9th workshops were "Indian Water Rights and
Claims" (Session I) and "Environmental Education" (Session 11). They were supplemented
with a special presentation, "Interrelationships Between Flood Control and the Rio Salado
Project. " "
Governor Bruce E. Babbitt addressing 1978 Summer Conference participants during lunch­eon
ceremonies on August 9th.
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Priscilla Kuhn ('s'tanding) ,moderated
, \.' , .. '
the Environmental Education panel of " ., " " ,',
David L.,Byrn, Walter E .. Jeske, and; ~ ~' , '.. ", '.' ", , ,
Dr. Thomas R.. R~.p.o~
,,'
"
Summer (jonferen,ce participants used ';
breaks to discusElimportant is~~e~
rai,sed during the public forum work- 1 , ' .,,' ,"
shop sessions., ,
,. , ',''',
Thursday, August 10th, saw two more topics discussed in workshops: "The Clean Air Act
Amendments of 1977" (Session III) and "Natural Resource Management" (Session IV).
" "', . '. \:. '., ' "
Indian·Water Rights and Claims was moder:at~d by Wesley E. steiner, Executiv,e Director,
of the Arizona water Commission., Pap.elists were:,Donald R., Antone, Sr., Lieutenant
Governor, Gila River Community, Sacaton; James W. Johnson, Attorney at Law, Fennemore,
Craig, Von Ammon and Udall, Phoenix; David Harrison, Acting Trust Protection Officer,
Bureau of Indian Affairs, U., S, Department of the,Interior, Washington; and A. J. 'Pfister,
General Manager, : Salt River ,Project" Phoenix. " "! '
, ,
" " r " The worl<shop .was designed, to ,answer,such questions as: ,How ,much water is used by
Indians? By non-Indians ? How much water are Indians claiming rights to? What are the
legal bases for the Indian claims, and how valid are they? What legislation is now pending
regarding Indian watel'rights in Ari~ona? Is additional legislation likely to be introduced?
A re compromises outside litigation and legislative actions being considered? Do various
Indian tribes have comprehensive development plans to help them determine:water needs?
What moral obligation does the non-Indian population have to the Indians regarding water?
The question of Indian water rights and ,claims is one that should be of great concern to
all Arizonans,both Indian and non-Indian~ There are 16 India,n tribes in'Arizonalocated
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on 21 reservations. Indian population at the end of 1977 totaled more than 135,000 •••
5.6% of the state's overall population; Indian reservations account for 26.6% of all the
land in Arizona; and,much of the state's natural resources are on reservations., ,'- - , , '< { .,. ',,". ,
'l' '\ , .
The indian tribes, without question, need more water' for the.. economicdev~iopmEmtof '. '
their land and the well-being of their people. But water is a precious and scarce com~ ','
modityinArizon~:, and,the state continues to experien~ea growth rate significantly high~r
than that of almost any othe'r state in the nation. Additional water to provide for' the ne'~ds"
of the sta'te's Iridian tribes, growing .municipalities, agricultural community ,and mining "
industryis difficult, if: nofimpossible;' to find. ' ,',
Tosetthe stage for the.paneldiscussion, the moderator provided an overview of Arizona's
water supply picture. David Harrison discussed the Carter Administration's, position ,
for assessIng-and quantifyingwestern water use on Indian reservations~He infor~ed the
group'that a plan forassessmenfand quantification is due by June., 1979. The Bureauof
Indian Affairs has been charged to establish a set of technical criteria for water develop­ment.
TheAdministration is also advocating discussion and negotiatIon between Indian ',' , '1" ,. \ .... ' ,,,
and non-Indian water users.
A. J. Pfister discussed current plans for negotiations with the Salt River, Camp Verde,
Ft. McDowell, White Mountain Apache, San Carlos Apache and Gila River Tribes. Two
phases are planned. Phase I is to determine the water needed for tribal self-sufficiency
by a review?feach tribe's development plans. The development plans Will be "tested"
for economic and physical feasibility. i. Phase II will involve the negotiations for water
and possible sources. Mr. Pfister also pointed out that to date the federal role has been
one of facilitator.
Donald R. Antone briefly discussed his tribe's efforts to attain self-sufficiency through
agricultural development. The biggest problem is lack of actual deli very of the 210,000
acre-feet recognized under the Gila River Decree. Instead, only 70, 000 acre-feet on
the it verage is deli vered annually.
James W. Johnson discussed potential areas for, compromise based upon his experience
of industry negotiations with tribal government.' He listed and discussed the common ele...;
ments in negotiations, the impediments to negotiations and those points that needed to be
resolved. He stated that in the case of Ak':Chin and Papagonegotiations, an additional'
supply is available. . '. , '
Public discussion and panel input led to the following seven general conclusions:
--A wateI,' shortage exists. ' ,
--Negotiation is preferable to litigation~
--Everyone recognizes the Winters Doctrine as a basis for Indian rights.
--Potential regional solutions exist where unused resources min be allocated, i. e. ,
wastewater or water on other federal land(s).
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--Two. sets. of governing laws (Olxist:state !lpqfederal., " .. .
--Regional, ~eg'Othltio~~ appear ~orereasonablethan .. statewide "or nat't'onal. solutions.
--The c~ntral ArIzona tribes do not share a' unified position on the 'negotiating ..
process. c ,'.) .i', ,I'
The. following un9fficial, recomm~mdations were developed at.the, F:lagstaff,meeting:
, "..' " • \ • ,. ,:, .' ~ .. " " "., • t ,J r. .., , • ' ;
" •. 1
• , That th~ Governo,~'s .c0mmis.sioll on Arizona iEpyi:ron~e~t;end<?,rse th~ concept
of negotiation between Indian and non-Indian entities. in all environmenta~,matters.
, • T.hat in the, currentW!lter-rel~ted negotiations, the Governor's. Commission on
, ArizonaEnvironme~t' ~rge all parties to adopt a mutu~tb'asis f~r, discussi()n
k • • ./' " "., ,', ',' '" .,.:
, which takes i.nt() \a~~ounti a widerange,oLsocial and economic values. ) .. i '
• That the Governor's Commission on, Arizona Environment urge the Federal
Gove:r;nment ,t(?pro~cle' the.Indian t~ib~~ wit~ nec~ssary, t~chnical assistan~e "
to facilitate their planning process. ,
• , '1'hat th.e Ciovernor's Commissiol1 Pl1 Arizol1a .Envirppment ll;c~ively se~k }
greater tribal participation in future Commission ~ctivitie~, so ,that their, views
, " on!3nvir:onmentalissues, canbe consid!3red, and better un~erstood. '.
\\"
The,above recommendations were approved by the fug Co~mission on October 6, 1978 at
the Wickenburg meeting.
, "~
Environmental Education was moderated by ErisqiUR,Kuhn" Elouthern Ari;lOn!l Field Repre-sentative
for U. S. Senator Dennis DeConcini, Tucson. Panelists were: David L. Byrn,
A ssistant Superintendent, Educational Services, ,Washington 1):lementary Schoql1)istrict ,
#6, Phoenix; Walter' E:Jeske,Chiefof the Education' and Public~tions Branch,' Soil'Con~
servation Service, U. S. Depart~ent 'of Agric~lt~re, 'Washingt()n; Dr. 'Thomas R. Reno,:
, Associate Superintendent, Arizona Department of Education, Phoenix.
David L., Byrridesc~ibed current activities of Washington Eleme~tary S'~hoolDis'trict out­door
educa'tion progra~s' of ocean research, wildlife, camping and food production. pan-'
elists the,n discussed the concept. th~t the need for doing sqmething for the environment
and for ourselves'equals environmental education. Historically, environmental action'
was. begun by sm~li gr~ups having n9 ~~ed f~r integr'~ted effo~tsinall program~. Current
need~flre: ,'.'.. , , " " .. ',' . '
-:-eIllph~,s~s on th~ quality of life, ,not just environment, '
~-rea1ization that the, environment is changing, not static
, '" , ", " ,,', '- ' ,
.,:-:--central coordination to meet needs and avoid duplication
, -~identification o{g;~als, ' ' ' .,.,. . '.
1 '",'
"Toward an Action .Plan: A Report on .the Tbilisi Conference on Environmental Education",
" " • I • '.' , ••• ,
Marc~, 1978" was reviewed., A copy of this .34-page report with specific natiOnal and
international points and a recommendation is available from the GCAE office.
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The need for the Arizona D~partment of Ed~cation to provide personnel in the area of
environmental education is cle~r to some but Hwks widespread political support.
The following conclusions were reached:
--There is change occurring in environmental education but it is slow and needs to be
increased.
--There is a need for integ;ration of environmental education into all activities and
programs.
--There is a need for ,education of the voting public on the need for environmental ed­ucation
and its priority.
--There is need for state level coordination of existing efforts in environmental educa­tion
and for reporting on successful programs.
--There needs to be a stress on the interdependency of human/nature components in
environmental education.
--The need for environmental education materials by teachers is not being met by the
existing system, eventhough materials exist.
--There is a need for increased involvement (financial and otherwise) of the private
sector in environmental education.
--Public perception of "environment" is negative and there is a need to accent the posi­tive.
--A number of international and national environmental education concepts are estab­lished
and could be adapted for use in Arizona.
The Environmental Education workshop then made the following recommendations to the
Commission for study prior to discussion and vote at the Wickenburg meeting in October,
1978:
• *That the Governor's Commission on Arizona Environment provide support for a
full time coordinator of environmental education in the ArizonaD'epartment of
Educati'on. "
• . *That the Governor's Commission on Arizona Environment support the establish"':
ment of an interagency coordinating comlIlittee for environmental educati~n.
• That the Governor's Commission on Arizona Environment support the establish­ment
of a "committee" of non-governmental representation to review, recommend,
and'implement environmental education needs in Arizona.
• That the Governor's Commission on Arizona Environment support the concept of
holding a statewide conference on environmental education for an education/busi­ness
audience with prime sponsorship by the A rizQna Department of Education.
• That the Governor's Commission on Arizona Environment identify what pro­grams
in environmental education currently exist in Arizona.
'.' Tliat the Governor's Commission on Arizona Environment identify state environ­mental
education goals and competencies using international/national/state models.
*These recommendations were adopted as Commission resolutions at the Wickenburg meeting.
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• That the Governor's Commission onArizona Environment pursue finding mech­anisms
of environmental education by private industry.
•. That the Governor's Commission on Arizona. Environment endeavor. to ,meet the
need for education o~ the voting public on positive aspects of environmental ed-ucation.
"
Interrelationships. Between Flood ControLand the Eio Salado Project was moderated by
Roland H. Sharer, State LiaisonOfficer, Arizona Outdoor Recreation,Coordinating·Commis­sion,
Phoenix. Panelists were: Joseph Dixon, Water Conservation Project Manager,
Corps of Engineers, U. S. Department of the Army, Phoenix; Herbert.P. Donald, P. E.,
Chief Engineer ~nd General Manager, Maricopa County Flood Control District, Phoenix;
James. W. Elmore, FAIA, Central Arizona Chapter, American Institute of Architects,
Pho~nix;William R. Schulz,. Rio Salado Steering Committee, Valley For~ard Association,
Phoenix; and Robert A .. Witzeman, M. D. ,Pre~ident, Maricopa Audubon Society, Phoenix.
The Rio Salado Project and flood control are both potentially compatible and complementary.
There is a need for both projects. Development of the Salt River floodplain into a recrea­tional
area offers economic as well as aesthetic benefits •. By controlling flood potential, ,.,' < ' ' ~ '. • , )
additional water storage and groundwater recharge is possible.
Both projects canbe developed on their own; however, if both are destined for completion,
an. integrated approach appears to be most efficient. Additional study and decisions must
" " " .. ' ~ ," " "
precede either project's development. Complete data is not yet available and the social,
economic and environmental. trade-offs ha ve not been decided.
The Governor has appointed a flood control committee to consider regulation and storage
alternatives and to make recommendations within, two years. Alternatives discussed at
, this .meeting included the building of dams at either the OrmeDam site or at Tanglecreek,
the ,raising of Horseshoe and/or Roosevelt Dams, and the changing of Salt River Project
responsibilities so that the existing system could be used'with additional early warning pro­cedures.
Both channelization and control' structures are required if the job is to be done
properly. While Orme Dam may offer the best structural solution, social and environ­mental
costs may preclude its construction.
The following recommendation was made to the Commission for study prior to discussion
and vote at the Wickenburg meeting in October:
• It is recommended that studies and data collection activities be conducted within
the COlnmittee~s2-:-year time frame •.. They should also include RioSalado con­siderations.
It is also r~commeJlded that Rio Salado be considered separately
by the Committee because land purchases and exchanges should occur prior to
dam construction so that costs are minimized.
This resolution was amended at the Wickenburg meeting and was withdrawn for further study.
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The Clean Air Act Amendments of 1977 was moderated by Jeffrey H. Schwartz, Counsel
for Environmental Legislation, Interstate 'and Foreign Commerce Committee, U. S.
House of Representatives, Washington, D. C. Panelists were: 'Muriel E. Beroza, Air
Specialist, League of Women. Voters, Paradise Valley; Dr. Allyn M.'Davis, Director,
Air and Hazardous Materials Division, U. S. Environmental Protection Agency, Region
IX, San Francisco, California; Dr. Raymond E. Kary, Manager, Environmental Manage­ment
Department, Arizona public Service Company, Phoenix; and Nils I. Larson~ P. E.,
Chief, Bureau of Air Quality Control, Arizona Department of Health Services, Phoenix.
\ The panelists and moderator provided a broad, comprehensive overview of the Clean Air
Act Amendments of 1977, with an analysis of the major provisions applicable to Arizona's
growth. The problems of economic costs, social impact and enforcement sanctions were
noted~ ,The importance of local offiCials in the implementation of the amendments was' par­ticularly
emphasized as was the need for the public to involve itself inthe development and
execution of the State Implementation Plan. Clearly, more questions than answers arose,
but the consensus was that the appropriate solutions would be found.
The following recommeridation was made to the Commission for study prior to discussion'
and vote at the Wickenburg meeting in October:
• That the Governor's Commission on,ArizonaEnvironment establish an ad hoc'
committee to study and contribute to the development of the State Implementation
Plan for the Clean Air Act Amendments of 1977, advise the Governor and re­port
to the Commissiori on a regular basis. Particular issues are:' (1) parti­culate
standards in nonclassifiable areas, (b) input on proposed regulations re­flective
of scope of the membership of the'Governor's Commission on Arizona
Environment, and (c) recommended ways to solicit public participation. This
,ad hoc committee should invite local officials to participate in its' proceedings.
It should integrate land use, water quality and transportation considerations in
'its recommendations. It should also maintain and provide progress reports on
all aspects of the State Implementation Plan.
With minor rewording, this recommendation was adopted by G CA E at the Wickenburg meet­ing.
Natural Resource Management was moderated by'Thomas Q. Rockenbaugh~ State Conser-'
vationist, Soil Conservation Service, U. S. Department of Agriculture, -Phoenix. Panelists
were: Kent Bingham, Assistant Resource Manager" Southwest Forest Industries; Flagstaff;
JamesK~ Henness, President, Arizona Association of Conservation Districts,Casa Grande;
Wayne Pruett,Immediate Past President, Arizona Chapter, 'Society for RarigeManagement,
Tucson; and Desmond d. Wood, Director, National Association of Conservation Districts,
Buckeye. '
Discussion was extenstveand intensive 'on the 'subjects of food and fiber, . land use and the
impact of government regulations on farm/ranch operations. Major issues discussed were
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inflated costs of pesticides, removal of practical management techniques through wild­erness
activities, the degree of environmental protection imposed, the uncertainty of , " . \ \" '.
who benefits from stringent controls, the limits of water resupply and associated costs
(pumping, distribution systems, new methods of application), and the ultimate inability
of the farm and ranch system to' pass costs on to the consumer. The ultimate result is
the consolidation of farms by large corporations and the forcing out of the small and
middle~siz.eJarms. Another problem is that young people seem unable o~unwilling to
enter)he farming profession., '. - '. . .
,
The 208 non-point water pollution program was also .an issue. Major concern was shown , , ". , . ' ,.,
for preservation of prime farmlands in Arizona. Crops found nowhe:r:~ else can be grown
here under ideal conditions (water being the limiting factor).' Good conservation practices
can (a) increase .per acre yield" (b) aid nature .. species, (c) increase other public uses, and
(d) produce good on:-ground land :managers in private inqustry. However,on state lands
there is little incentive ,to place conservation improvements.
Conservation district boards act as conservation entities all over the state. They con­duct
a wide range of activities such as flood control, recreation, mosquito control and
youth education.
; .
Emphasis was,placed by all panelists on the importance of eonservatio!1 in their present
activities. Conservation is the t:r:ue profit margin for these beleagured industries.
The workshop p~rticipants felt that th~issues discu'ssed were t~o compl~x in nature to be
submitted for vote at this time. However, the following. conclusions were r:eached:
" --.The 208 management of non-point water pollution should be managed by existing in­stitutions
at the local level. ' Adequate legal, financial" technical and management
capabilities should. be .secured to ensure 208 'goals by this existing institution. state
and local representati vesneed to work together on this problem. .
":":-L~lUd,.use legislation might, address' prime farm lands, .i. e. , supportfor viable , ,'. ,". '" , , ,
. farm unitsbetween cities by tax breaks, and tax. restructuring to support upkeep
,! • ," ' J ' " '
and improvement of land and property.
--Communication should be increased between regulatory agencies and their con­stituents.
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IOP,ERATIONS'!
RECOMMENDATIONS AND RESOLUTIONS
Twenty-five recomm. endations pertaining to Arizona environmeri. twere ado.pte,d by the
Commission in 1978:
Air Pollution
1. That the Governor's Commission on Arizona Environment reaffirm and continue
, its support of the auto emissions inspection/maintenance program and oppose
SB 1061 and any associated bills or amendments that are\designed to repeal or '
weaKen the vehicular emissions testing program. (Legisiative Committee at
, Tucson Workshop)' ""
2. That the Governor's Commission onArizona Environment reaffirm andc'on­tinue
its support of the auto emissions inspection/maintenance program and
supportSB 1061 as amended, 'which provides for a five-man commission to
study auto emissions inspection problems. (Legislative Committee at Mesa
Workshop)
3. That the Governor's Commission on Arizona Environment adopt the recommenda­tion
which emanated from the Flagstaff workshop on the Clean Air Act Amend­ments
of 1977 (with an amendment) which reads: That the Governor's Commis­sion
o~ Arizona Environment establish an ad hoc committee to study, review,
and assist in revising the State Implementation Plan for the Clean Air Act Amend-
" ments of 1977, report'to the 'Commission on a regular basis, and (through the
c'ommission) advise the Governor. Particular issues are (a) particulate stand­ards
in nonclassifiable areas, (b) input on proposed regulations reflective of
scope of the membershipoi"the Governor's Commission on Arizona Environment,
and (c), recommertdways to solicit public' participation. This ad hoc committee
should 'invite local officials to participate in }ts proceedings. It should inte- ,
grate land use, water quality and transportation considerations in its recom­mendations~
It should also maintain and provide progress reports" on all aspects
of the state Implementation Plan. '(Health/Environmental Hazards Committee
at Wickenburg WorksllOp) ," ,\, '
Education
1. That the Governor's Commission on Arizona Environment provide support for a
full-time coordinator of environmental education in the Arizona Department of
Education. (Growth Management/Human Resources Committee at Wickenburg
Workshop)
2. That the Governor's Commission on Arizona Environment support the establish­ment
of an interagency coordinating committee for environmental education.
(Growth Management/Human Resourc,es Committee at Wickenburg Workshop)
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OPERAT'IONS
Commission Chairman Roy P. Drachman
(center) and others participate in tour of
Central Arizona Project Installations in,
conju1}~tion wi'th'Mesa workshop meeting.
Executive Board members discuss im­portant
Commission business while in
session during the, Wickenburg work-shop
meeting. C',
) " 1
Land
1. Th~t the 'Governor's Co~wissiorion Arizona Environment support the concept
of ri ver parks and naturaLresource management by communities throughout
the state .for ,the fO,liowing reasQns: (a) it, can provid~ fo~ flood cont~ol, open
sp~ce and recr,eation;' (b) ftc~'~erve to recliargemain aquif~rs; (c) it' can" ,
,teh~r to manage- growth and pro:inote sound economi9:development; (d) it can con';"
'tribute, to inner":'city reSitalization; (e) it c,an preserve archaeological and his­torical
sites; and (1) , it can improve the erivironment'by cleaning up ,derelict
areas. (Growth' Manageme~t/liuman Resources' Corhmittee iit Mesa Workshop)
" .' ' ,_,'. ,'.'.: " ,. : ~ . . " ,,' 'w· ',.
2. "That, the Governo'r's Com:mi;sion on A rizona: En~ronment encourage the GOv-:-'
ern0:t:' tosetl,d let,ters of support for the santa Cruz Project to the City of Tucson,
the Pima County Board of Supe:rvisors and the Pima,Association of Governments.
(Growth Management/Human Resources Complitteeat Mesa Workshop), '
3. That the Governor',s Com~ission on Arizona Environment 'encourage the Gov­ernor
to send letters of support for the Rio Salado Project to the Cities of Mesa,
Tempe, Scottsdale andPhoe,nix, the Maricopa courity Board of Supervisors, the
~ . 't, I • • I ' ' ' "
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Maricopa Association of Governments and the Maricopa County Flood Control
District. (Growth Management/Human Resources Committee at Mesa Work­shop)
4.: That the comprehensive,cbnslderation of economic effects be incorporated into
l' '" "
5.
the wil~erness' ~tudyprocess. (Land Resources Committee at Prescott Work-shop)
",
"While 'recognizing, agri'cu'ltural' and grazing lands as ha virig sIm.ilar but separate
, positions in legis,lation,. the Governor's Commission on Arizona Environment
, supports the concep't o{legislation dealing with the resource and environmental
:, problems relatedtp "40~acre.'and minor land~' divisions as addressed by the
.. Arizona Association of County Planners Report (Parcel Splitting in Arizona -
Its Problems and Consequences) of 1977, including such issues as minor land
divisions without. off-si~eim.provements, without prbper access, without proVi­sions
for drainage and flood control, though not necessarily the specific solutions
proposed in their subsequent'recommendedlegislation. (County "40-Acre Prob­lem"
Ad Hoc Committee at Flagstaff Summer Conference)
Bruce B. Hronek makes a presentation'
at the Wickenburg workshop meeting on
archaeological v~lues in Arizonll:.
Pam Faulconer helps a Wickenburg
meeting participant through the reg­istrat~
on process.
6. In light of Governor Bruce E. Babbitt's address during the luncheon on Wednes­day,
August 9, 1978, that the Governor's Co~rnission on Arizona Environment
expend its energies again in 1979 to secure passage of legislation in the
8.
OPERATIONS
following areas: (a) land use planning, (b) state resource inventory, (c) legis­lation
to resolve the 40-acre minor land di vision problem, and (d) other such
areas of legislation as the Commission through its various ad hoc, administra­.
tive andresourcec.om:qlittees approves. (Legislative .Committee at -Flagstaff.
"Stimrrier,Conferenb~) ' .. '< " '
.' . ",., .
Thaft~~'.Gove;hor'sCommiss;on on Arizoml.Environment suppott.whatever is :::,
needed' 'to obtain a . complete ,in ventory of all· land "'resources inA rizona.(G rowth:
Management/Hu~alLR'esourc'es; Committee at. Flags taff, Summer Conference)
, ,". ." :' ,~; . ,.' ' ~
. , .. " " ~ ,. . ,... " ~
That the Gov~rnor's Commissioii on Arizona"En'vironment resubmit prlorto
Septe~ber25,',i978 its' st~tement regarding the Navajo land selec'tion problem' ,':'
in order tha(ithe include'dfn;the final environmental impact statement., (Land'
Resoil1;ces COn1mittee ~t Flagstaff Executive Board Meeting) . '~",
• '\ '1; ~ ',' '. .. . ,_' '"' • . .,
9. Since ,less than 1% of Arizona is 'composedo(riparian growth,. the LeglslaHvE:i' , .
Committee recommends that the.Governort,s:~Cominission on Arizona'Environment
sctpport the concept proposed in'draft legi~i~tio~'concerning pf6tectior{of,the" "" ..
riparian environment in A rizona, and further l'ecommends"thatthe following, ;,
agencies and associations be consulted regarding their opinions and recommenda­tions:
State Parks Natural Area Advisory CouncU,Ariz()na Mining Association,
Arizona' CattlegrowersAssociation, state forest and;lumbering industry, Arizona '
Farm Bureau Federation, Arizona Homebuilders Association, Arizona State' ,
Land Department, and the Arizona Game and Fish Department. (Legislative
. Committee at Wickenburg Workshop)
Off-Road Vehicles
1. . That the Governor's Commission on Arizona: Environment continue its support
of 'off-rbad vehicle registration legislation. (Legislative Committee at Tucson
Workshop)
2. That the Governor's Commission on Arizona Environment make no further
attEnnpt to secure passage of legislation to require the registration: of off-road
vehicles by the A rizona Game and Fish Department. (Legislative Committee
at Flagstaff Summer Conference) .
3. That the Governor's Commission o~ Arizona Enyironmenfurg~ the Governor to
support'the budget request of the Arizona Game and FishDepartment for gen-
. 'eral fundsto enforce off-road vehicle laws as' per Title 17, and urge that em­phasis
be placed on enforcement in certain problem areas where the 'impact of
thoughtless use of off-road vehicles is particularly severe. (Growth Manage­ment/
Human Resources Committee at Wickenburg Workshop)
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OPERAT10N:S
Wiykenburg workshop meeting partici- " .
pants take part in a tour ol the Desert
Caballeros. Western Museum
Transportation
Vice Mayor Art Woelffer of Wickenburg
extends greetings and.a special, welcome
to workshop m~eting participants.
1. That the Governor's Commission on Arizona Environment endorse a state Trans- ,
portation Day which will be coordinated through the Transportation Issues and
Systems Committee and held during National Transportation Week, May 15 -
19, 1978: If approved, Commission members will be asked to serve on a com­mittee
to develop the program. (Transportation Issues and Systems Committee
at Tucson Workshop)
2. That. the State of Arizona be encouraged, to use state vehicles which are energy
efficient and then apprise the public of their conservation efforts. ,. (Transpor­tation
Issues and Systems Committee at Flagstaff Summer Conference)
3. That the Governor's Commission on Arizona Environment recommend additional
funding to activate the already legislatively-authorized Transit Di'vision of the
Arizona Department of Transportation. (Transportation Issues and Systems
Committee at Wickenburg Workshop)
water
1. That the Governor's Commission on Arizona Environment support SB 1105,
which would gi ve authority to the A rizona Department of Health Services to
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OPER:ATJONS'
license water laboratories such that water purveyors would find it easier to
acquire the necessary analyses to' show compliance with the Federal Safe Drink­ing
Water Act. (Legislative Committee at Mesa Workshop)
2. That the Governor's Commission on Arizona Environment endorse the concept
of negotiation between Indian and non-Indian entities in all environmental matters.
(Wate~' Resources' CommHtee at WIckenburg' Workshop)
3. That in the current water-related negotiations, the Governor's Commission on
Arizona Environment urge all parties to adopt a mutual basis for discussion
which takes' into account a wide range of social and economic values. (Water
Resources Committee' at Wickenburg Workshop)
4. That the Governor's Commission on Arizona-EnVironment urge the Federal
Government to proVide the Indian: tribes with necessary technical assistance to
facilitate their planning process. (Water Resources Committee at Wickenburg
Workshop)
5. That the Governor's Commission on Arizona Environment actively seek greater
tribal participation in future Commission activities so that their views on en­vironmental
issues can be considered and better understood. (Water Resources
Committee- at Wickenbu:rgWorkshop)
Five resolutions were.idopted ~egarding int~rnaloperations of th~ Commission in 1978:
1.
2.
3.
That the por~i6n.of the fin~l draft of theopera.tirigguideli~es pertaining to legis­lati
ve affiliaJe"membership be del~ted~ (Membership Committee at Tucson Ex-ecuti
ve Board Meeting) .,
That the Governor~s C~mmissionon Arizona Environment Executive Board
accept the following as procedures for processing Commission recommendations:
(a) Subjecf:rriatter is presented to a resource committee or to the entire. Com­mission,
arid .then toa resource committee; (b) His studied bya resource com­mittee
whichiniikes a: recommeriqation to the Commission at a. regular meeting;
(c) The comlllissionmayvote on the recommendation, vote to hold the recom­mendationfor'studY.
by the e'ntire Commission; or vote to hold a ballot-by-mail;
(d\ In any 9a:se~' a m:ajority of votes cast will determine if the recommendation
goes to theGovernor as a recommendation; (e) If the recommendation fails, the
information behind it may be sent to the Governor for his enlightemnent; and
(f) If the vote is close, or if the Commission so decides, a minority position
may also be sent to the Governor. (Planning and .Issues' Committee at Prescott
Executi ve Board Meeting)
That the Commission office distribute the background information and recom­mendations
from the public-forum workshops held on Wednesday and Thursday,
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August ~,and 10, 1978 and the special program, held on Wednesday, August 9,
1978 with the minutes of the Summli:lr Conference for study prior to discussion
and vote at the Wickenburg meeting in October.' (Water Res'ources Committee
at Flagstaff SUmmer Conference)
. - . . '
4. That the Commission~s ad hoc committees be scheduled to meet prior to admin-istrative
committee meetings at future workshops. (Water Resources Commit­,
tee at Wickenburg Executi ve Board Meeting) :
, '
5. That the Governor's Commission on A rizona Environment reques,t the Governor
to fund two youth interns to serve on the Commission at an approximate maxi­mum
cost of $500. 00. Youth intern applications for membership would be
,taken andre viewed. Th€1 interns would be apPointed to serve one7"year terms
that could be renewed. (Membership Committee at .Wickenburg Executive Board
Meeting)
, ,
Dr. Melvin G. Marcus, C~airman of the 1979 Sum:rp.er Conference
Program Planning Committee, discusses conference arrangements
• ,with other committee members. • '
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AWARD RECOGNITION
Seven Certificates of Appreciation, the Commission's highest award~ were presented in
1978-to officially J:ecognize and express the Commission's gratitude for outstanding efforts.
and contributions to the'protection and enhancement ofAiizona's environment.
The Sierrita Division of the Duval Corporation, represented by George B.'Atwood, Chair- ,
man and Chief Executi ve Officer, received a Certificate at the ,Tucson workshop on January
20, 1978. The certificate stated:
"This award'was specificallyprompted by your pioneering in the pr~tection of air q~ality .
at the Duval Sierrita Mine with the installation of two Model 500 Turbulent Contact Ah..:. ---,' "
sorbers' using calciuDl hydroxide as the scrubbing me9.1um on the discharge of two eledro­statiepreqipitators
treating gases emanating from the' molybdenu~ roasters. These
scrubbers weredeslgnedto remove 95% of the input sulfurfrom two gas streams, each dis­charging
25,000 standard cubic feet perminute. Despite :many 9perating difficulties, they
have proyided excel1entgast~eatment for 'six ye'ars of operation. " " ,
"A second maj~r ad~a~6e i~ prevention of ' air pollution tstlie' use'ot'ihe patented CLEAR­proces~
or hydromet'allurgical process of copper recovery used since 'the spring of 1976,
with a complete absence of solid, liquid or gaseous pollutants from the 32, 500 t~nsof
copper crystals produced annually. "",," " , ' ,
"We recognize the commendable motivation of the Sierrita Division of the Duval Corp­oration,
an' attitude which will encourage others to engage in activities similarly beneficial
to the State of A rizona. Therefore, it is our hope that you will accept this token of appre~
ciation for cooperation and assistance toward achiEwement ora quality environmeht. "
Tucson Unified School District was represented by Herbert V. Summers, Assi~tantsuper:­intendent
for Business Services, when it received a Certificate presented at the Tucson
workshop. The certificate stated:
"This award was specifically prompted by your use of solar energy for the Howenstine and
Urquides Schools when faced with fossil fuel,shortages and increasing utility rates.
" ' "We are aware that the Howenstine School is the first solar energy school in the United
States. The solar energy system is based on a heliothermal process using flat plate
collectors, underground storage tank, instantaneous el~ctri~ supplemental heat and a
combination solar-heated water heat excharige'r and electric immersion heat~r for domestiC
hot water. Thisproduces space heating and domestic hot water for the entire 31,148
square foot school.
"'rhe Urquide~ School, is~S!~ipped ~ith the same type system and is totaJly air" conditioned
with filtered air. The second buildirigand the system are designed to provide solar energy
for its next-door neighbor, Lynn Elementary School, in futureyears~ ,
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O'P'ERA TIONS~
"
"We recognize the commendable motivation of the Tucson Unified School District, an
attitude which,will encourage others to engagein activities similarly beneficial to the
State of Arizona. Therefore, it is our hope that you will accept this token of appreciation .', . . ,
for cooperation and assistance toward achieve~ent of a quality environment." . '. ~.
Arizona Commission of Agriculture and Horticulture received a .Certificate on April 1,
1978, at the, Mesa workshop. Accepted byJames R. Carter, Director, the certificate ~ " • 1 ", .' • •
stated:
"This award was specifically prompted by your pioneering and leadership efforts in environ...,
mental protection of,A rizona' s uniqtle and beautiful desert vegetation, which is constantly
threate'ned by vandalism.' These efforts have s'ucceeded in (1) having the Native Plant Law
of 1929 amended ann!lally for better protection through stronge~ penalties ~nd additional '
personnel; (2) initiation of an 'educate rather than prosecute' program of speakingbefore
civic clubs, schools and' garden clubs to enlist the ,pUblic in helping protect native' plants;
(3) initiation of ~ survey and ~ppraisal program of m1.ti ve plants on rights-of-way sa~eson ,
state land which has resulted in substantial monies being deposited in state land trust funds;
and (4) giving assistance to many states and South Af!,ica by making available copies of
Arizona's Native piant LaW,and regulations so that they could write legislation to protect
their native plants. It should be noted that some of these states have formulated native
plant legislation which has been enacted into law.' ,'" "
"We recognize the commendable motivation of the Arizona Commission of Agriculture and
Horticulture, an attitude ~hich will encour~ge others to engage in activities similarly bEme­fioial
tb the s'tate ofAri~ol1a •. Therefo~, it is our hope that you will accept this token ~f '
apprecIation for cooperation and assistance toward achievement~f a quality enviroriment." '
Graham"County, Arizona, represented byDr. Hugh G. Hamman, Chairman of the County
Board of Supervisors,also received a, Certi~icate at th~ Mesa workshop. It said: .
"This award was specifically prompted by your innovative program of solid waste disposal'
in a large sparsely-populated county formerly havingm~ny promiscuous open dumps.
"We are aware 'that the new sys'tem replaces both collection and disposal functions; with
solid waste delivered at five land-disposal sites by private or municipal crews or private
citizens. Thesites are conveniently open seven days a week, 24 hours a day. The trench
method of operation minimizes blowing litter and makes it possible'for a on~':'man crew to
ma.in't ain all of the sites with' cooperatively-owned equipment at a total cost of.$2. 00 per , ' " .; ,
capita per ye~r.
"We recognize the commendable motivation of Graham County, an attitude which will en­courage
others to engage in activities similarly beneficial to the State of Arizona. There­fore,
it is our hope that you will accept this token of appreciation for cooperation and
assistance toward achievement of a quality environment. "
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Valley Forward Association; recei ved the third award presented at the Mesa workshop.
Accepted by A. LeRoy Ellison, Chairman of the Envirorimental Quality. Committee, the
certificate had this to say:
"This award'was specifically prompted by your sponsorship of a program to restore
natural beauty 'to mountain":'scarred areas.' First, by sponsoring a workshop on the sub~
jed from which emanated a det~rmination by Dr. Jerry Cripe to c'reate within the labora­tory
a substance which would chemically restore' the 'desert varnish' and patina to the dis­turbed
terrain; then, following through with the project by encouraging media feature
acticles which publicized the material and process; arid, 'finally, making re'colmnendations
for' finaricing and marketingwhichha vebeen well received. '
-"We recognize the commendable motivation of the EnvironmentaFQualityCommittee of'
Valley Forward Association, an attitude which will encourage others to engage in activities
similarly beneficial to the state of Arizona. Therefore, it is our hope that you will accept
this token of appreciation for cooperation and assistance toward, achievement of a quality
envi'ron~ent. " '
Trail Access Citizen Advisory Committee of Pima County, Arizona, represented by Jan
Bell, Chairperson, received a Certificate at the Flagstaff Summer Conference on August
9, 1978, which stated:
"This award is specifically prompted by the committee's success in producing, over a
period of a year and a half, a Trail Access Plan for Pima County which was adopted by
the Pima County Board of Supervisors. The committee was made up of a large represen­tation
of homeowner, recreation and environmental organizations, and its plan establishes
a number of trailheads in the Tucson basin where the need for permanent public access to
eXisting trails on public lands such as. national forests and national parks is recognized
as subdivision development approaches these boundaries.
"The committee also wrote enabling legislation which was enacted into state law giving
counties the authority to prepare ordinances requiring rights of way for trails during the
subdi vision process. It is hoped that these accomplishments will serve as a precedent
to solving similar access problems in other areas of Arizona.
"We recognize the commendable motivation of the Trail Access Citizen Advisory Commit­tee
of Pima County, an attitude which will encourage others to engage in activities simi­larly
beneficial to the State of Arizona. Therefore, it is our hope that you will accept
this token of appreciation for cooperation and assistance toward achievement of a quality
environment. "
Flagstaff Junior High School received an award the following day. Accepted by Jim
David, Teacher, the certificate commended the school as follows:
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'OPERATI'ONS
"This award is specifically prompted by the development of The Pond Project by Jim
David and his biology class at Flagstaff Junior High School over a period of five year,s.
"The pond made by damming the Rio Flag has been changed from a pest-breeding'marsh­land
surrounded by a dumping ground hltO a small lake with a definite shoreline, a grow""'; ,
ingpopulation of fish,and'an island,which is a' refuge for wildlife. This body qf water is
the focal point ofsome18 acres, '~uch of which has been cleaned up and beautified with
pl~mt~ngs of tre~s, an Indian-type amphitheater, trails and a barbeque and picnic area.
'~In addition 'to the scenic and recreational values, The Pond Project is a source of commu­nity
pride invoiving m~ny ()rganizations and citiZiens, and stud~nts and others u~e the pro­ject
for observation and scientific research. Six booklets have been printed about the pro­j
ect, and it has had a tremendous impact in teaching, young people to become in vol ved,
cooperative meIllbers of a community environmental project. ' , ' " , " . ~
"We ,recognize the commendable motivation of The ,Pond Project of Flagstaff Public Schools, . • .' • , •• • i
an attitude which will encourage others to engage in activities similarly beneficial to the
state of Arizona. Therefore, it is our hope that you will accept this token of appreciation
for cooperation and assistance toward achievement of a quality en,vironment."
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()PER"ATI()NS
CLEARINGHOUSE
As preseribed in the Governor's .Executive Order, one of the Commission's major roles
is that of a clearinghouse on enVironmental information. Some of the activities included
inthi'sv1tal s~rvice are the fbllowing: ' ,
• Correspondence control.
,
• Distribution of documents from numerous environmental~ conservation and
", ,other organizations.
, '
• Distributing minutes of Commission meetings and conferences.
• Publishing 'Governor's Commission on Arizona Environment general information
brochure". ," '.
• Publishing 'Governor's Commission on Arizona Environment speakers bureau
list".
• Publishing "Governor's Commission on Arizona Environment Membership , , , .. Directory." "\
, ' <, ,';' r i' ~ ,;
• Publishing "Directory of Arizona Environmental and Conservation Organi':'
.zations".
• Publishing the Commission's "Annual Report".
. Correspondence control continued at a high level throughout the year. Table,.2s,urnmarizes
the activity for the period covered by this report.: It indicates a substantial 'contributIon
to the Commission's effectiveness by the office of the .Executive Director. . . ",
A number of periodic publications pertaining to environmental and conservationinatters
are received from other organIzations on a continui'ng basis. "Table 3 lists' so~eof these
organizations and their publications. The Commission makes every effort to take ad­vantage
of information available from other states.
Minutes of Commission meetings and conferences are distributed not only to the mem­bership
itself, but to an additional list of organizations that find them beneficial.
The "Governor's Commission on Arizona Environment Membership Directory" is usually
printed twice a year. It lists the members, their committee and special assignments',
their mailing addresses and telephone numbers and the organizations they represent.
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O'PERA'-IONS
TABLE 2"; CORRESPONDENCE LOG SUMMARY
Documents :66cuments Copies . ,"
Month Received Prepared Distributed'
November 1977 83 21 973
December 1977 87 56 1,519
;{' ,
January 1978 200 50 2~373
February 1978 120 48 714
March 1978 225 41 1,981
April 1978 97 " 50 3,072
May 1978· 228 43 2,392
June 1978 115 " 33 1,126
July 1978 215 30 2,258
August 1978 167 117 1,964
September 1978 172 32 1~733
October '1978 92 34
:
3,882
TOTAL, 1978 REPORT" 1,801 55'5 23,987
, ,
TOTAL, 1977 REPORT (1~931) ". (648) (22,699) "
"f
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'fABLE 3 - PERIODIC PUBLICATIONS RECEIVED BY THE COMMISSION
Title. Distributed
"Access" Bi-:-monthly
t,,"
"A cti vity Schedule" ·.Monthly
"A lurninews". ',. Monthly
l' • \' '" ,
,.
"Arcosanti Newsletter" Monthly
"A rizona Health" ,,:'" .i v"
M,o nth. ly
,I'
"Arizona,Heritage News" II Monthly
"Arizona \Vater Resources, Monthly
News. Bulletin" I,! ,,'
. ,',
"Arizona Wildlife News" Monthly
"ARM. Bulletin" . , ' ,", . ... ,Monthly
"Bulletin" Monthly
: " , .', :.
, , ,,(
41
Published By
Council for Environmental Studies,
College of Agriculture, University
of Arizona, Tucson, Arizona 85721
U. S. Environmental Protection
Agency, 215 Fremont Street, San,
Francisco, California 94105 .'
Adolph Coors Company, Public
Relations Department 802, Golden,
Colorado 80401
Cosanti Foundation, 6433 Doubletree
Road, Scottadale, Arizona 85253
Arizona Department of Health Ser­vices,
1740 West Adams Street,
Phoenix, Arizona 85007
. Arizona State Parks Board, .Heri­tage
Conservation Section, 1688 West
Adams, Phoenix, Arizona 85007
Water Hesources Research Center, '
The University of Arizona, Tucson,
Arizona 85721
A rizona Wildlife Federation, P. O.
Box .27573, Phoenix, Arizona.
85017
ARM Information Center; Keep
America Beautiful, Inc., 99 Park
A venue, New York, New York
10016
Arizona Commission on the Arts
and Humanities, 6330 North 7th
Street, Phoenix, Arizona 85014
Title
'·'CAP Watergram"
"Directions" .
"EPA Journal"
"Field Notes"
"Forest-Gram West"
"Humanities'"
"Ideas for Arizona
Communities"
"Pay Dirt"
"Phoenix District News­letter"':
"Regional Outlook"
:; .
"·0 P·E R AT IONS
Distributed
Monthly
Quarterly
Monthly
Monthly
Monthly
Quarterly
Monthly
Monthly
. ~,;)
. Monthly:
Monthly
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Published By
, Central Arizona Project Associa-'
tion, 1124 Arizona Title Building,
Phoenix, Arizona 85003
Arizona Office of Economic Plan­ning
and Development, 1700 West
Washington, Phoenix; Arizona 85007
U. S. Environmental Protection
Agency, Office of Pubiic Awareness,
Washington, D. C. 20460 ,.
A rizona Bureau of Mines, The
University of Arizona, 845 North
Park A venue, Tucson, Arizona
85719
U. S. Department of Agdculture;
Forest Service, P. O. Box 3623,
Portland, Oregon 97208
A rizona Council on the Humanities
and Public Policy, 34 West Monroe
Street, Phoenix, Arizona 85003
Cooperati ye Extension Service,
College of Agriculture, The Univer­sity
of Arizona, Tucson, Arizona'
85721
Pay Dirt, P. O. Drawer 48, Bisbee,
Arizona 85603
U.S. Department of the Interior,
Bureau of Land Management, Phoenix
District Office, 2929 West
Clarendon A venue, Phoenix, Arizona
85017
Pima Association of Governments,
405 Transamerica Building, Tucson,
Arizona 85701
'\0 PE RAT,I :ON S
Title
"Research News"
"Salt Talk""
"Southern Arizona En­vironmental
Council
Minutes"
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"State and Community
Leader Notes"
"Water Research in
Action"
_ "Week in Review, The"
Bi..,.monthly
Quarterly
Monthly
Monthly
l\ionthly
Weekly
"Western States Water" . Weekly
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"Wildlife Views" Monthly'
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Published'By,
Office of the Vice President for
Graduate Studies and'Research,
Arizona State University~ Tempe~ ,
Arizona 85281
Colorado River Basin Salinity Con­trol'Project,
Lower ColoradoRe-
, gion,Bureau of Reclamation,
U. S. Department of the Interior,
P. o. Box 427 ,Boulder City,"
Nevada 89005
Southern Arizona Environmental
Council, P. O. Box 40966, Tucson(
Arizona 85717
Keep America Beautiful; Inc.,' 99'
Park A venue, New York, New York
" '10016, ' I .e,
Texas A & M University, Office':of
Educational Information Services,
College Station, Texas' 77843" '"
Motor Vehicle Manufacturers 'A~so;';':'
ciation of the United States, Inc.,
300 New Center Building,:Detroit,
Michigan 48202
Western States Water Council, 220
South 2nd East, Salt Lake City,
Utah' ,
A rizona Game and Fish Department,
Information-Education Division, 2222
West Greenway Road, Phoenix,
Arizona 85023
OPERAT'IONS
The "Directory of Arizona Environmental and Conservation Organizations" was again up":'
dated and reprinted in 1978 because all 800 copies of the last edition were distributed
during the year. The Commission receives requests for this important source document
from within and outside the state of Arizona. There is a great deal of work entailed in
maintaining and updating this document, and notices of omissions and corrections are Wel­comed
by the editor.
After delivery of the Commission's "1977 Annual Report" to the Governor prior to the
December 15th. due date, approximately 600 copies were distributed to Commission mem­bers,
a Wide range of environmental and conservation organizations, Legislators, the
A rizona ,Congressional Delegation, selected departments of local, state and federal gov­ernment
and other .interested parties.
1979 MEETING SCHEDULE
Six meetings.are planned for 1979 •. As noted in Table 4, four will be workshops ••• at
Tucson, Phoenix, Lake Havasu City and the Globe-Miami area. The summer public
forum conference will again be held in Flagstaff. The type and site of the sixth meeting
have,not yet been decided.'
TABLE·4.- 1979 MEETING SCHEDULE
Date, Type of Meeting Location Coordinator · I .
January 11 - 12 .. Workshop Tucson I. Dewhirst
March 8 - 10 Workshop Phoenix R. B. Scott
May 10 -.,11 Workshop Lake Havasu City G. McCulloch
August 14 - 17 Summer Conference Flagstaff M. Marcus
. ,~" ", , ' W • Morrall
October 11 - 12 Works pop Globe-Miami Area T. G. Chilton \
December 6 - 7 To Be Determined - - - - -- - - - - - - - - - - - - -~ - -- -
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APPENDICES
APPENDIX A. EXECUTIVE ORDER
EXECUTIVE ORDER 75-2
GOVERNOR'S COMMISSION ON ARIZONA ENVIRONMENT
(Formerly designated Governor's Commission on Arizona
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Beauty and Advisory Commission on'Arizona Environment)
Amends and Supersedes Executive Orders,,65-4, 67.-2 and 70-.4
WHEREAS, statewide change and growth have created major problems relating to
Arizona environment both natural and man-created, and solutions, therefore, have be­come
significant goals;
NOW, THEREFORE, by virtue of the authority vested in me as Governor of the
State of Arizona by the Arizona Constitution and the Laws of Arizona, it is ordered as
follows:
I. Establishment of the Governor's Commission on Arizona Environment
(formerly designated Governor's Commission on Arizona Beauty and Ad­visory
Commission on Arizona Environment).
A. There is hereby established a Governor's Commission on Arizona
Environment referred to herein as the "commission".
B. The commission shall be composed of such members as are appoint-ed
by the Governor from among persons with a competency and true interest in the
various areas of Arizona environment, both natural and man-made, and shall serve
at the Governor's pleasure. The Governor shall designate from among the membership
a chairman and a vice-chairman.
C. The commission shall meet at the call of the chairman.
II. Duties of the Governor's Commission on Arizona Environment.
A. The commission shall act as a clearinghouse and means of exchange of
opinion and information relating to the problems of Arizona environment and the solution
thereof. Conclusions and data resulting from this exchange of opinion and information
shall, from time to time, be transmitted to the Governor for such consideration as he
shall deem proper.
B. The commission shall endeavor to communicate with all sectors of the
A rizona population and economy so that conclusions by the commission will represent as
nearly as possible a cross-section of Arizona thought on the subject of environment.
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C. The commission shall submit an annual report tothe Governor on or
before December 15 of each year.
III. Miscellaneous.
A. Members of the commission shall serve without compensation or ex-pense
to the state of Arizona, except that expenditures may be made from federal funds
received by the state and allocated to the commission for normal expenses of the com­mission
and its members if·sucih expenditures are in accordance with law.
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APPENDIXB. MEMBERSIDP DIRECTORY
Chairman:
Roy P.Drachman; Trustee and ,Past President, Urban Land Institute, Tucson'
Southern Arizona Vice Chairman:
Jeanette Bideaux (Mrs. George A. ),Past President, The Tucson Garden Club, Inc., Tucson
Central Arizona Vice Chairman:
F. J. "Mac" MacDonald, Executive Vice President, American Institute of Landscape Archi­tects,
Phoenix.
Northern Arizona Vice Chairman:
WilliamR~ Morrall, Coconino Sp'ortsmen,' Flagstaff ., '
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James D. A ltenstadter, Planning Director, Cochise County Planning Department, Bisbee
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Keith L. Andresen, Executive Vice President, Arizona Automobile Dealers Association,
Phoenix ::; , .,".' I ", t(
A riel B~' Appleton,' Secretary,. TheResearch I Rarich, Inc~ ,i Elgin"
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Joseph C. Arundale, Liaison Officer - Arizona, Bureau of Mines, U. S. Department of the
Interior, Phoenix" ,.':' ,;)' .' 'i,":' ',!
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Edwin D. Bailey, Arizona Consulting Engineers Association & Arizona Society of Profes-sional
Engineers, Phoenix,;" )'. "_ "', ! I '''.-
Josephine Bailey, Chairman', Santa"CruzCountyPlanning and Zoning Commission,. (~:i'
Tumacacori
Fred S. Baker, Chairman,' Research and Education Committee, ' A rizonaCattle. Growers'
A ssociation, Elgin
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Gilbert R. Bass, Regional Director, Technical Advisory Service for Attorneys, Phoenix
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Patricia M. Bergthold, Coordinator - Natural Areas and Trails, Arizona State Parks Board,
Phoenix : " " ; ,
Andrew L. Bettwy, State Land Commissioner, Arizona State Land Department, Phoenix
Dr. Brent W. Brown, Executive Director, Arizona Office of Economic Planning and Develop­ment,
Phoenix
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APPENDIC,ES
George A. Buckmaster, Member - Executive Committee, Arizona Classroom Teachers
A ssociation, Phoenix
Robert O. Buffington, state Director, Bureau of Land Management, U. S. Department of '
the Interior, Phoenix
Marie Anita "Mim" Burling, Conservation Chairman, Huachuca Audubon Society, McNeal
The Hon. Lawrence A. Caldwell, Mayor, Ci~y of Prescott
Dr. Roger L. Caldwell, Director - Council for Environmental Studies, College of Agri­culture,
The University of Arizona, TUcson
Marybeth Carlile (Mrs. Robert N.), Immediate Past President - Tucson Branch, American
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A ssociation of Uni versity Women
John N. Carr, President - Arizona Chapter, The Wildlife Society, Phoenix
rr. G. Chilton, Assistant to the President, Magma Copper Company, Superior
John H. Clay, General Superintendent, Southern Arizona Group, National Park Service, .
U. S. Department of the Interior, Phoenix
William R. Coffeen, Conservation Committee Advisor, Theodore Roosevelt Council, Inc.,
Boy Scouts of America, Phoenix
G. Vincent Coif, President, Better Mohave Valley Association
Richard A. Countryman, Assistant Director, Arizona Commission. of Agriculture and Horti­culture,
Phoenix
Peter J. Cowgill, Outdoor Editor, ,THE ARIZONA DAILYSTAR, Tucson
Roy P. Coxwell, Director, Desert Caballeros Western Museum, Wickenburg
Kelly R. Crosson, President, Johnson-Stewart-Johnson Mining Company, Inc., Mesa
Robert D. Curtis, Chief - Wildlife Planning and Development Division, Ariz'ona Game and
Fish Dep·artment, Phoenix
Kevin A. Dahl, Arizona Representative, Friends of the Earth, Tempe
Dr. Richard O. Davies, Dean, College of Public and Environmental Service, Northern
Arizona Uni versity, Flags taff
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Donald S~ "Dan" Devers, Executive Director, Valley . Forward Association, Phoenix
Iris O. Dewhirst '(Mrs. Leonard W.), Young Women's. Christian Association,Tucsoll
Lt. Col. Verne L. Doyle, Special Assistant to the Disti-ict Engineer for Arizona and
Nevada, Corps ofErigineers,U~ s. Department of the Army~' Phoenix '
Dr. William H. Dresher, Director':' Bureau of Geology 'and Mineral Technology, Dean­College
of Mines, The University of Arizona, Tucson .' .
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Paulette M. "Polly" Dryden (Mrs. David M~ ),' President', Southern Arizona Environmehtal .
Council, Tucson
Dr. Robert W. Durrenberger, State Climatologist, The Laboratory of Climatology, Arizona
State University, Tempe
Ted A. Edmundson;' Vice President· and Director of Community Relations, Eller Outdoor ..
Advertising Company of Arizona, Phoenix
Stanley A. Eisner, APA,President- Arizona Chapter, American Planning Association,
Flagstaff
James W. Elmore, FAIA, Central Arizona Chapter, American Institute of Architects,
Phoenix
Lucille Fetterly (Mrs. Lee A.), Tucson Environmental Committee
William M. Fisher, Vice President, Pratt Properties, Inc., Fountain Hills
Jack Flashberg, Counselor-Advisor, National Association of Auto and Truck Recyclers,
Mesa
Dr. Kennith E. Foster, Associate Director, Office of Arid Lands Studies, The University
of Arizona, Tucson
Seth L. Franzman, Administrator - Utilities and Mines Section, Division of Property Taxa­tion,
Arizona Department of Revenue, Phoenix
Eugene G. Gabrielli, President, Ecology 'Paper Products Company, Inc., Phoenix
Edmund C. Garthe, Arizona Public Health Association,Payson
Catharine "Kay" Gianopulos (Mrs. Philip G.), Past President, Arizona Education Associa­tion,
Tempe
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APPE NDICES
Donald C. Gilbert, Executive Director, Arizona Atomic Energy Commission, Phoenix
Robert W. Hacker, Manager - Plant Engineering, Phoenix Computer Operations, Honey­well
Information Systems, Inc.
Pam K. Hait (Mrs. Glen), Urban Affairs Editor, PHOENIX MAGAZINE, Scottsdale
Stanley E. Hancock, Director, Communications. and Public Affairs, Salt.River Project,
Phoenix
The Hon. Timothy P! Hayes, Sen,ate Health & Welfare Committee, Phoenix
The Hon. John U. Hays, Vice Chairman, House Agriculture Committee, Yarnell
Dr. Ray Henkel, Arizona-Nevada Academy of Science, Tempe
Robert L. Hesse, Assistant Administrator, Information Resources Division, Arizona
State Land Department, Phoenix
Vernon L. Hoy, Director, Arizona Department of Public Safety, Phoenix
Bruce B. Hronek, Forest Supervisor, Tonto National Forest, U. S. Department of Agri­culture,
Phoenix.
The Hon. Arthur J. Hubbard, Sr., Chairman, Senate Health & Welfare Committee, Ganado
Kenneth E. Ingols, Arizona Parks and Recreation Association, Flagstaff
Albert W. Jackson, Area Manager, Area Office - Arizona-New Mexico, Fish and Wildlife
Service, U. S. Department of the Interior, Phoenix
Jeanne James, Executive Vice President, Arizona Hotel and Motel Association, Phoenix
Duncan T. Jennings, Chairman of the Board, Jennings & Thompson Advertising, Inc.,
Phoenix
John H. Jett, Director, Arizona Department of Mineral Resources, Phoenix
Blanche N. Johnson (Mrs. Hosea E.), ~resident - Southwest Region, National Association
of Colored Womens Clubs, Inc., Tucson '
Dr. Jack D. Johnson, Director, Office of Arid Lands Studies, The University of Arizona,
Tucson
Dr. Raymond E. Kary, Manager, Environmental Management Department, Arizona Public
Service Company, Phoenix
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A P R,'E NDfC E S\
William Kemp, Northern Arizona Board of Realtors, Flagstaff
Wayne Kessler, Arizona Section, Society for Range Management, Phoenix
Paul Klores, Assistant Vice President, Public'Affair~ Division, Valley Natiofmi Bank, '
Phoenix
The Hon. Jim Kolbe, Senate Natural Resources Committee, Tucson
LeRoy C. Kopisch, Director, Pinal-Gila Counties Air Quality Control District, Florence
Maxine Lakin (Mrs. C. A.), Arizo~a Farm Bureau Fed~rati()n, Pho~nix
N~ncy K.' Laney (Mrs. Jerry L. )', Environmental s'tJl1ent, Tucso!l
George W. "Bill" Larson, Arizona Chapter, American Society of Landscape Architects,
Mesa
Morris A. Lerner, President, Imperial Litho/Graphics~ Phoenix
The Hon. C",W. "Bill" Lewis, Chairman, House Natural Resources & Energy Committee,
- " ,,; , ' I I .,,',' :'., " ",,' 1 ~ Phoenix
Sue Lofgren (Mrs. Robert E.), Water Chairman, League of Women votefs of ArizOna,
Tempe
.Dr. John F. Lounsbury, Director, Center for Environmental Studies, Arizona State Uni­versity,
Tempe
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The Hon. James A. Mack, Senate Natural Resources Committee,' Tempe
Lawrence S. Madsen, Director,' Arizona Agricultural Chemicals Association, Phoenix
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Dr. Melvin G. Marcus, Immediate Past President, Association of American Geographers,
Tempe
Gordon J. McCulloch, Vice President, R. B. Williams and Associates, Inc., Lake Havasu
City
Dr. Edgar J. McCullough, Jr., Head - Department of Geosciences, College of Earth
Sciences, The Uni versity of Arizona, Tucson ' ,
Jack L. McDonald, Arizona Representative, Keep America Beautiful, Inc., Phoenix
David E. McDowell, Vice President - Coronado Section, American Camping Association,
Phoenix
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Jacqueline B. McNulty (Mrs. James F., Jr.), Bisbee Council on the Arts and Humanities
Laura M. McHae, LDS Church Helief Society, Scottsdale
Carlos Nagel, Cultural Exchange Council, Tucson
Charles H. Newton, Hegional & State Affairs Hepresentative, United States Brewers Asso;,.
ciation, Inc., Phoenix
Larry F. Nicholas, P. E., 1\.rizona Council of Professions, Phoenix
Richard B. Nicholls, Real Estate Commissioner, Arizona Real Estate Department; Phoenix
Andrew W. Nichols, M. D., Department of Family and Community Medicine, College of
Medicine, The University of Arizona, Tucson
Fred J. Nobb~, Arizona Water Resour~es Committee, Phoenix
Ernie Oliphant (Mrs. George B~), Chairman, Governor's Council of Arizona Women for
Highway Safety, Phoenix
James L. Olmstead, P. E., Institute of Elect~ical and Electronics Engineers, Tucson
W. A. "Bill" Ordway, Director,. Arizona Department of Transportation, Phoenix
The Hon. Richard Pacheco, House Health Committee, Nogales
Eva C. Patten (Mrs. Duncan), Tempe
Lloyd J. Perper, Professional Engineer, Tucson
David N. Perry, Davjd Perry Public Helations, Inc., Scottsdale
Julia B. Perry (Mrs. J. B.), Junior League of Tucson, Inc.
A. J. "Jerry" -Petrie, General Manager, Beverage Industry Recycling Program, Mesa
Lois E. Prosser, R. N., Arizona state Nurses Association, Associate Professor - College
of Nursing, The University of Arizona, Tucson
R. J. Pursley, Public Affairs Coordinator, Inspiration Consolidated Copper Company,
Phoenix
William H. Pynchon, Kingman A rea Chamber of Commerce
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Michael A. Ramnes, state Parks Director, Arizona state Parks Board, Phoenix
Prof. Sol Resnick, Director - Wa~er Resources Research Center, College of .Earth Sci­ences,
The University of Arizona, Tucson
James K. Richardson, Executive Board Member,Mining and Metallurgical Society of,
America, Phoenix
Clarence L. Roberts, Recreation Consultant, City of Winslow
Thomas G. Rockenbaugh~ State Cons~rvationist, ·Soil coriservationService," U. S. Depart­ment
of Agr~culture, Phoenix
Lawrence L. Roeser, Executive Director, Arizonans for Jobs and Energy, Phoenix
.. "': " I, '
Paul H. Rossman, Direct~r- SA VE, INC •. (Sportsmen Against, Vandalism Everywhere),
Phoenix
John S. Rountree, Public Affairs Area Manager, Chevron U.S.A~ Inc., Phoenix
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George A. Schade, Jr., Arizona State Association of Four Wheel Drive Clubs, Phoenix'
Donald B. Schwenn, AlA, Men's Art Council, Phoenix
R. Bruce Scott,' Assistant Director, En:vironmEmtal Health serVices~ Arizona Department
of Health Services, Phoenix
"Dr. Emory Sekaquaptewa,. H~pi TribalRepresentative, Tucson
Douglas .W. Shakel,Executive Board - Rincon Group, Grand Canyon Chapter, Sierra Club,
Tucson . , .'
Roland H. Sharer, State Liaison Officer, ~rizona Outdoor Recreation Coordinating Commis-,
sion, Phoenix
Dr. Ivan J. "Tiny" Shields, AgriC1.ilt~ral 'Agent in' Charge, Maricopa County Agricultural
Extension Service, . Phoe!lix
Richard E~ Shunick, Manager - ~rizona Projects Office, Bureau of Reclamation, U. S. De-...
partmentof the Interior, I>hoenix
Paul C. Smith, Tucson Wheelmen, Inc •
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Peggy Spaw, Secretary, Arizona Roadside Council, Phoenix
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Jeffrey J. Stein, A rchitect, Cosanti Foundation, Scottsdale
Wesley E. Steiner, Executive Director, Arizona Water Commission, Phoenix
Robert M. Sternbe~ger, Vice President - Special Projects, Southwest Forest Industries,
Inc. , Phoenix
David B. Stone, Colonel (Ret.), U. S. Army, ',I.'ucson
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Thomas J." Sullivan, Executive Director, Arizona Wildlife Federation, Phoenix
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The Hon. William L. Swink, Chairman, Senate Natural ResourcesConimitte~, San Manuel
Glenn Taylor, 'Williams Air Force Base Representative
Alberta C. Tippeconriic, Southwestern Indian Development,' Inc., Phoenix
Richard Treon, Governor's Economic Planning and Development Board, Phoenix
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Troy Upchurch (Mrs. Barney W.), Arizona Federation of Garden Clubs, Inc., Phoenix
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J. Thomas Via, Jr., Vice President, Tucson Gas &,El~ctric Company
Profr. Gabriel Villegas M, Direccion General de Educacion Publica del Estado de Sonora,
Hermosillo, 'Sonora, Mexico C ' " ."."
Charles E. Walters, Officer in Charge, Immigration and Naturalization Servic~, U. S. De-partment
of Justice, Nogales '.' ',', 1"\
Carolyn Warner (Mrs. 'Ronald H.), State Superintendent of Public :rnstruction, ArizonaDe;..
partment of Education, Phoenix
Laura M. Watson~ Chairman,'Arizona Conservation Council, Mesa
Robert R. Wearanga, Plant Manager, Continental Can Company, Tempe
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Robert B. Whitaker, President, Arizona Outdoor Writers Association, Phoe, nix
Major Henry W. "Will" Worthington, Manager - Urban Studies Task Grc:mp, Corps of
Engineers, U. S. Department of the Army, Phoenix
Philip C. Wright, Director - Planning and Contracts, Go~ernment Electroni~s Division,
Motorola, Inc., Scottsdale
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L. V. Yates, Jr., 'President, Yates Army:'"NavyStores, Inc., Phoenix·
Dr. Ervin H. Zube"Director, School,of Renewable Natural Resources, College of Agri­culture,
The University of Arizona, Tucson
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APPENDIX C. DIRECTORY OF NON-MEMBER RESOURCE PERSONS
Cathy J. Arthur, Senior Plannner, Support Systems Group~ Transportation Planning Divi..:
sion, Arizona Department of Transportation, Phoenix
C. Lee Fox, Director, Air Pollution Control District, Pima County Health Department,
Tucson
Christine G. Gibbs, Legislative Analyst, Government Affairs, Salt River Project, Phoenix
Grant W. Johnston, Chief, Bureau of Air Pollution Control, Maricopa County Department
of Health Services, Phoenix
Alexander Kelter, M. D., Assistant Director for Disease Control Services, Arizona De­partment
of Health Services, Phoenix
Nils I. Larson, P. E., Chief, Bureau of Air Quality Control, Arizona Department of Health
Services, Phoenix
Priscilla G. Robinson, Southwest Environmental Service, Tucson
Robert E. Yount. Director, Division of Natural Resource Conservation, Arizona State Land
Department, Phoenix
Christopher P. Williams, Public Informa tion Officer, Soil Conservation Service, U. S. De­partment
of Agriculture, Phoenix
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APPENDIX D. 1979
COMMITTEE ROSTER
RESOURCE COMMITTEE ROSTER '
Energy Resources' (Conservation, needs
and demands, phlllt siting, supply and
production, use management, . economic.
and educational aspects):
Stanley E. Hancock,. Chairman
Dr. Jack D.Johnson, Vice ,Chairman'
Lloyd J.'Perper, P.E., Legislative
Liaison
James D. Altenstadter
Dr. Roger L. Caldwell
John H~ Clay
Kevin A. Dahl
Donald C. Gilbert
Robert W~· Hacker
State Representative John U. Hays
State Representative C. W. "Bill" Lewis,
Dr. Melvin G. Marcus
Gordon J. McCulloch
James L. Olmstead, P~E.
Lawrence L. Roeser
John S. Rountree·
Douglas W. Shakel
. Dr. Ivan J. "Tiny" Shields
Richard Treon
T roy Upchurch (Mrs. Barney W. )
J. Thomas -Via, Jr.
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Growth Management/Human. Resources ' ..
(Comprehensive landuseplanning;in-.
stitutional changeS, population,societal
interactions, zoning" economic and edu- .
cational aspects)': '
Duncan T. Jennings, Chairman
Laura M. Watson, Vice Chairman
William Kemp, Legislative Liaison"
Josephine Bailey
Ted A. Edmundson
Stanley A. Eisner, APA
James W. Elmore, FAIA
Pam K. Hait (Mrs. Glen)
state Senator Timothy D. Hayes
· Robert L. Hesse .
'" Morris A. Lerner
· Jacqueline B. McNulty (Mrs. James F., Jr.)
Carlos Nagel
Michael A. Ramnes
Donald B. Schwenn, AlA
Roland H. Sharer
David B. Stone
Profr. Gabriel Villegas M .
Dr. Ervin H. Zube
'.' Health/En vironmental Hazards' (Air pollution,
community improvement, fertilizers, house­hold
products, industrial toxic substances, .
noise, pesticides, resource recovery, sani- '
tation, solid waste management, radiation,
water quality, economic and educational
. aspects):
R. Bruce Scott, Chairman'
Iri's O. Dewhirst (Mrs. Leonard W.), Vice
. Chairman
Lawrence S. Madsen, Legislative Liaison
Gilbert R. Bass
G. Vincent CoIf
· Lucille Fetterly (Mrs. Lee A. ) -
Eugene G. Gabrielli
Edmund C. Garthe
State Senator Arthur J. Hubbard, Sr.
Blanche N. Johnson (Mrs. Hosea E:)
Dr. Raymond E. Kary
LeRoy C. Kopisch
Jack L. McDonald
Laura M. McRae
Charles H. Newton
Andrew W. Nichols, M. D.
David N. Perry
A. J. "Jerry" Petrie
· Lois E. Prosser, R. N •.
Paul H. Rossman
Glenn Taylor
, Robert R. Wearanga
.. Philip C. Wright
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Land Resources (Biological land re-"
sources (fish and game), critical areas,
geological aspects, land management,
non-renewable land resources (miner-·
als, soil), open space, recreation, .
renewable land resources (native
plants, food and fiber, timber), eco­nomic
and educational aspects):
Robert D. Curtis, Chairman ,
Thomas G. Rockenbaugh, Vice Chairman
Thomas J. Sullivan, Legislative Liaison
Ariel B.Appleton
Patricia M. ' Bergthold
George A. Buckmaster
RobertO. Buffington
MarieAnita "Mim" Burling
T. G. Chilton
William R. Coffeen
Richard A. Countryman
Peter ,J. Cowgill
Kelly R. Crosson
Dr. William H. Dresher
Seth L. Franzman
Dr. Ray Henkel
Kenneth E. Ingols
Albert W. Jackson
John H. Jett
Wayne Kessler
George W. "Bill" Larson
Dr. John F. Lounsbury
Dr. Edgar J. McCullough, Jr.
David E. McDowell
Richard B. Nicholls
Eva C. Patten (Mrs. Duncan)
Julia B. Perry (Mrs. J., B.)
R. J. Pursley
George A. Schade, Jr.
Dr. Emory Sekaquaptewa
State Senator William L. Swink,
Robert B. Whitaker
L. V. Yates, Jr.
Transportation Issues and Systems
(Total Arizona transportation: avia­tion
- airports (intrastate, interstate,
expansion); vehicles - off-road, trucks,
cars, motorcycles, lifestyle utilization,
alternatives and improvement measures;
, mass transit - buses, rail" people-movers;
highways - construction, routes, funds;'
bikeways, parkways, scenic roads; land-
. access, bikeways, hiking, energy use
lines; effects. relative to air,noise, water
and land use pollution aspects):
Jeffrey J. Stein, Chairman
Dr. Richard O. Davies, Vice Chairman
Clarence L. Roberts, Legislative Liaison
Keith L. Andresen
Roy P. Coxwell
Paulette M. "Polly" Dryden (Mrs. David M. )
Jack Flashberg
Vernon L. Hoy
. Jeanne James
Maxine Lakin (Mrs. C. A.)
Nancy K. Laney (Mrs. JerryL.)
Larry F. Nicholas, P. E.
Ernie Oliphant (Mrs. George B. )
W. A. "Bill" Ordway
Paul C. Smith
Charles E. Walters
Water Resources (Balancing conflicting uses,
conservation, dams-channelization, needs
and demands, reuse, supply, use manage­ment,
economic and educational aspects):
Dr. Kennith E. Foster, Chairman
Sue Lofgren (Mrs. Robert E.), Vice Chairman
Fred J. Nobbe, Legislative Liaison .
Joseph C. Arundale
Edwin D. Bailey
Fred S. Baker '
Andrew L. Bettwy
Dr. Brent W. Brown
Mayor Lawrence A. Caldwell
Marybeth Carlile (Mrs. Robert N .,)
John N. Carr
Donald S. "Dan" Devers
Lt. Col. Verne L. Doyle
Dr. Robert W.Durrenberger
William M. Fisher
Catharine "Kay" Gianopulos (Mrs.
Philip G.)
Bruce B. Hronek
Paul Klores
State Senator Jim Kolbe
State Senator James A. Mack
State Representative· Richard Pacheco
William H. pynchon
Prof. Sol Resnick
James K. Richardson
Richard E. Shunick
Peggy Spaw
Wesley E. Steiner
Robert M. Sternberger
Alberta C. Tippeconnic'
Carolyn Warner (Mrs. Ronald H. )
Major Henry W. "Will" Worthington
ADMINISTRATIVE COMMITTEE'
ROSTER
Awards
.,Maxine Lakin (Mrs. C. A.), Chairman
Marie Anita "Mim" Burling
Donald S. "Dan" Devers
Duncan T. Jennings
Blanche N. Johnson (Mrs. Hosea E.)
Nancy K. Laney (Mrs. Jerry L. )
Jack L. McDonald
Troy Upchurch
Communications
David N. Perry, Chairman
Pam K. Hait (Mrs. Glen)
Paul Klores
Morris A. Lerner
Ernie Oliphant (Mrs. George B.)
Legis lati ve
Ted A. Edmundson, Chairman
Glenn Taylor, Co-chairman
. William Kemp
. Lawrence S. Madsen
Fred J. Nobbe
Lloyd J. Perper, P. E.
Clarence L. Roberts
Thomas J. Sullivan
Membership
Jeanette Bideaux (Mrs. "George A~), Chair- .
man
Richard A. Countryman
Robert W. Hacker
Carlos Nagel.,
. Andrew W. Nichols, M. D.
·Prof. Sol Resnick
P ~l.Ul C. Smith
Planning/Issues
" F •. J. "Mac" MacDonald, Chairman
Dr. Richard O. Da vies
Iris O. Dewhirst
Dr. Jack D. Johnson
Sue Lofgren
Thomas G. Rockenbaugh
Laura M. Watson
AD HOC COMMITTEE ROSTER
Arizona's Archaeological Heritage
David E. McDowell, Chairman
Jeanette Bideaux (Mrs. George A.)
George A. Buckmaster
William R. Coffeen
Roy P. Coxwell
Bruce B. Hronek
Paul H. Rossman
Paul C. Smith
Glenn Taylor
Clean Air Act State Implementation Plan
Iris O. Dewhirst (Mrs. Leonard W. ), Chair­man
*Cathy J. Arthur
Robert O. l;3uffington
T. G. Chilton
*Non-member Resource Persons
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*C. Lee Fox
state Representative John U. Hays
*Grant W. Johnston
Dr. Raymond E. Kary
*Nils I. Larson
Sue Lofgren (Mrs. Robert E. )
Eva C. Patten (Mrs. Duncan)
*Priscilla G. Robinson
John S. Rountree
Peggy Spaw
Alberta C. Tippeconnic
Regulatory Agency Education Programs
Richard A. Countryman, Chairman
John N. Carr
* Christine G. Gibbs.
*Alexander Kelter, M. D.
Maxine Lakin (Mrs. C. A.)
Julia B. Perry (Mrs. J. B.)
Robert B. Whitaker
*Robert E. Yount
State Environmental Quality Priorities
. George A. Schade, Jr., .Chairman
Paulette M. "Polly" Dryden (Mrs. David M.)
Dr. Melvin G. Marcus
Donald B. Schwenn, AlA
Wesley E. Steiner
Robert W. Wearanga
. 1979 Summer Conference Program Planning.
Dr. Melvin G. Marcus, Chairman
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Marybeth Carlile (Mrs. Robert N.)
James W. Elmore, FAIA
Thomas G. Rockenbaugh
Paul C. Smith
Philip C. Wright
. Stanley E. Hancock (Ex-officio)
William R. Morrall (Ex-officio) .
D3:vid N. Perry (Ex-officio)
*Christopher P. Williams (Ex-officio)
*Non-member Resource Persons
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APPENDIX Eo. ENVIRONMENTAL STUDIES
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TABLE 5 - 1978 ENVIRONMENTAL STUDIES INDEX
Energy Resources Natural Resource Management
1.
2.
A lternate Energy Sources
. Transmission Line Siting
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1. . Economic and Environmental Costs
2. En vironmental Protection
3. Keeping Rangelands Productive
Health and Environmental Hazards
Water Resources
1. Hazardous Wastes.
1. Water Pollution Control Act
Land Resources 2. . Water Quality,'
3. Overdraft of Groundwater Resources
1. Hopi-Navajo Land Dispute 4. Indian Water Rights
2. Public Unawareness 5. Colorado Ri ver Salinity
3. State Urban Lands
4. Wilderness Areas .
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Energy'Resources
1. Problem: The transition from using traditional energy sources to using alternate
energy sources for home heating and other heating uses is proceeding too slowly.
·Discussion:In parf~ the problem is caused by public feeling that the economics of solar use
preclude development and by public distrust,of.solarinstallation contractors •. Energy Re­sources
Committee discussions during the year included the following:
(a) Tucson Workshop, January 20, 1978:.
Presentation.by.Dr. IvanJ. '·'Tiny" Shields, .. Agricultural Agent in Charge,
Maricopa County Agricultural Extension Service" Phoenix, oil bio""'mass con­version
of farm products to obtain energy. Some work has been done, such as
. the Four Corners Study on manure conversion, and .potentially, bio-mass is a
large energy source. But there are many aspects that need more research and
study.
The following documents are available to any Commission member upon request
.to the Commission offic~:' (1) summary of recent state energy legislation; (2)
summary of 1977 national energy legislation; (3) methane gas from bio-mass;
and (4) Oil Daily Newspaper summary of 1977 energy programs.
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Discussed recent Arizona energy legislation; There seems to be a need for
public education of the availability of tax credits for solar and home insulation.
(b) Mesa Workshop, April 1, 1978:
Presentation by April Julian of Citizens for Environmental Responsibility re­garding
an initiati ve which would create a state energy agency ·thatwould man­date
greater focus on. renewable energy resources and the.phasing·out of. nuclear
and all fossil fuel generating facilities. Ms. Julian indicated that she is not
sure that the initiative will be placed on the ballot due; to, the lacko~.:signatures •.
Citizens for Environmental Hesp()nsibility believes that insufficient funds are
presently being allocated to renewable energy resources other. than solar
(hydrogen, ,bio~mass,ocean thermal-gradient, wind, etc.). At the suggestion
of Dr. Roger L.' Caldwell, the committee will be conducting further discussi()!1';';
.. on.future energy options.'
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Presentation by Katharine Howden of the Arizona Office of Economic .Planning
/ and Development on proposed Arizona energy legislation. Legislation,has been
prepared to fulfill federal conservation requirements. Of the three bills .intro­duced
(HB 2313, HB 2209 arid SB 1183), only SB 1183, which would create an
Arizona Department of Energy,. has passed 'the Senate and is back in the House
Natural Resources and Energy Committee. Because the House objects to the
potential concentration of power in the Department and the possibleresu~ting
autonomy, they may try for a compromise of HB 2313 and SB 1183.
(c) Prescott Workshop, May 19,. 1978:. ).
Discussed whether the Commission can play a larger role in selling solar,
. energy; availability of solar water heating andcompetiti ve 'costs;' demonstration
projects, i. e. ; homes~ irrigation pumping; and solarrepowering.
(d) Flagstaff Summer Conference, August 11, 1978:
Discussed the environmental impacts of solar units in residential areas and
the visual impact they have.'
Solar use was broken down into the following categories: (1) generating elec­tricity,
(2) water heating for individual buildings, and (3) heating of buildings and
air conditioning. Water heating is the most practical use now as other uses
are far from being perfected.
Several organizations are experimenting with application of solar energy in
houses to develop data for future application.
Difficulties of dealing with energy problems because of uncertainties of future
governmental actions.
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(e) Wickenburg Workshop, October 6, 1978:
Discussed and deCsignated a subcommittee to pursuediscussionscwith the Reg­istrarof
Contractors and the Solar Energy Rese~rch Commi~sion staff re­garding
licensing of s~lar energy installation contractorsfo~ theCpu'rpose of
assuring that proper steps are being taken to build public confidence in con­tractors
in this field. c' ' , ,:'
Discussed and designated a subcommittee to investigate tli~ soHir poweted:
, water pumping installation near Theba for purposes of possible award consid-
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Recommemdati6ns: None.
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2. Proble!?,: Utilities s,eem to hav~ ul1~estricted freedom in siting of power transmission
-lin-es, i n undeveloped areas of 'Arizona. ' ' , ' " ,( .... ,'
Discussion: The public is ignorant or' the extensive regulations and necessary' reviews 'that
must precede power line sitings, of thepublicis demand for power,ahd of theeconoinlcs of "
alternative choices. Energy Resources Committee discussions in 1978 inCluded the fol-' ;,
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(a)
(b)
':!:'ucson works'hop" January 20, 1978: "': 'i
Presentation by Frank Darll)iento, EnergY-Analyst', Salt RiveFproject~' Phoenix,
on transmission line siting. He covered the legal, economic, and engineering,
~'~' ~ell as environmental, asp,ects6f such studies~' """ .',. "
Mesa Workshop, April 1, 1978: ,,-,",
Presentation by Ramon Fierros, Environmental consultant for Arizona Public
Service Company: ' regarding transmission line, siting pr~ceduresu~ed by APS~
Two questions arise when planning for transmission line siting: \Vh~r~ will the
plant be built? and, Should voltages be,iilcrea~edt~.1essen' the n~ed for more
,transmission lines? Possible' answe'rsto"thesequestioq.sare:"(i) Power plants
must he builtin relationship towater supplya~d load ~entersd2) Fewer trans­mission
lines' create wider problems when power out~ges occur. ' Wherever a
plant is built, there will be environmental impacts. Several transmission line
corridors under study by APS were described. The committee memb~~sand
,other interested persons were~nvited to submit comments on these proposals.
Mr. Fierr6scitedthe'increasin~(levef of cooperation between utilitiesiri
transmission line siting to help overcome undesirable enViro~mental iinpact~
and to keep down transmission costs to the consumer.
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(c) Prescott Workshop, May 19, 1978:
Committee discussion of administrative problems with Arizona Power ,Plant
'and Transmissio!l Line Siting Committee that make true environmental de­cisions'difficult.
Recommendations: None.
Health and Environmental Hazards
1. Problem:' Haza'rdous wastes, such as toxic chemicals~' spent industdat'compounds,
pesticides, and dangerous organic materials, are by-products of many industrial operations.
A mechanism for the proper handling and disposal of such hazardous wastes in order to
protect public health does not presently exist in the state. ., " '
Disc~~si~n: ~,: The Health and Environmental Hazards Committee discussed the proble~ at
the Tucson Workshop January 20, 1978. A slide presentation entitled "Haz'ardou~ Wastes,
the Gross National By-Product", was viewed, and early efforts by the State of Arizona to
handle hazardous wastes were discussed. ,,'The committee heard a presentation by Charles
Bourns of,Region IX of the U.S.,Environ~ental p'rote'ction Agency on the Resource Conser­vation
Recovery Act of 1976 and its impact on hazardous wastes and disposal. Also discUsse:d :
was the future direction to be taken by the Arizona Department of Health Services on the
development of its regulations to implement the Act. Dr. Kenneth Schmidt, a hydrogeological
consultant to the State, presented the results of the detailed selection process in locating
an acceptable hazardous"waste site in Arizona. , ) . .", ,. . , .'
A "cradle to grave'" mechanisriI f~rhandling hazardous wastes is needed. An acceptable
hazardous waste disposal site isn~eded in Arizona to allow proper disposal by industry.
Recommendations:
(a) The Arizona De'partment bf Health Se~vices' should. prepate rules and regulations
for proper handling of hazardous wastes in accordance with the Re'source Con-servation
Recoiery Act of 1976. " "
(b) A 'disposal site should be located in the state. '
(c) Efforts of the Arizona Departrnent of Health Services in developing rules and
regulations and locating a disposal site should be supported.
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Land Resources'
1. Problem: Federal settlement of the Hopi-Navajo land dispute requires a land ex-change
having significant disadvantages. '
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Discussion: William R. Morrall of Coconino Sportsmen, Flagstaff, discussed this prob­lemwith
the Land Resou~ces Committee at the Flagstaff Summer Conference on August
11, 1978~ and at the 'Wickenburg Workshop on October 6, 1978. The Congress of the
United states tried to resolve the 100-year dispute between the Navajo and the Hopi Indians,
by providing 250,000 acres of Bureau of Land Management land to the Navajos. The
Indians selected House Rock Valley in A rizona, which is o~cupied by ranchers who lease
grazing rights there. The final environmellltal impact statement is currently'bEdng pre­pared.
Alternative solutions are-(a) to acquire private landfor the Indians'from willin'g
sellers,or (b) to pay the Indians a cash 'settlement and let them huywhat land they need
wherever they want. " '
Recommendation: " Comments;on the~environmental impact statement should comefronl
state agElllcies' that wouldbe'affectedbythe land selection.' , ' . '
Note: The Governor's Commission on Arizona Environment resubmitted its previous state­ment
regarding this settlement in order that the statement wouldappear in the final,EIS. '
2. Problem: '" There' is still some public \inawar'eriess of,the many environment'alprob-lems
that face Arizona. ' . '
Discussion: Thomas G.' RockEmbaugh, State: Conservatipnist, Soil CoriservationSe~vice,
U: S.I>epartinerit of Agriculture, Phoenix" discussed the problem. There is apathy among "
the public' as well as' unawareness. AgenCies are failing to get their message across, and'
should seek to improve the process of trying new 'techniques 'which will encourage public '
aware.nesl3and. participation in solutions to environmental problems. ' ' .' "., ,
Recommendation: Work to improve communications with the public and private sectorsto
open lines of understanding: '" " " " , " ,,' "
3. Problem: The lack of programs to manage state urban lands surroUndi.ng Phoenix
and Tucson has' created uncertainty ~morig cities, towns, couhties and development inter~
ests.
Discussion: Robert D.Curtis, Chief, Wildlife Planning and Development Division, Ai-izoria
Game and Fish Department, Phoenix, discussed the problem. Sound programs to manage
urban lands belonging to the State'ofArizona have been lacking. Other programs provided
"give away" of state lands. Governor Bruce E. Babbitt has created a State Urban Lands
T ask Force to come up with procedures and proposed legislative changes to resolve the
problem. GCAE members Robert D. Curtis, R. Bruce Scott andRoland H. Sharer are
state agency staff people assigned to the Task Force to assist in the resolution.
Recommendations: None~
4. Problem: Wilderness areas will be lost if they are not protected by federal action.
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Discussion: P~esentations 'w~re made at the Prescott Workshop, May 19, 1978 by: Bruce
B. Hronek,.Forest supervisor, Tonto National Forest, U. S. Department of Agriculture,
Phoenix; Richard L. Morgan, "Staff Specialist, Arizona-New Mexico Area Office, Fish and
Wildlife Service, U. S. Department of the Interior, Phoenix; and RobertB. Whitaker,
Bureau of Land Management, U.· s. Department of the Interior, Phoenix. There is ~n~
awar~ness of the.Americ~npublic that unique· 'areas of wild land and their ecosystems will"
be lost iflnotpro'tected bYfederal ~ction. Few states have ever protected wilderness
areas. If all lands are used under .the. multiple-:use concept" destruction of unique fea