Our Mission

The mission of the Chiricahua Land Conservancy (CLC) is to conserve healthy, diverse ecosystems within the upper San Simon Valley and surrounding mountains for the benefit of current and future generations. We seek to protect riparian and other sensitive habitats, promote habitat connectivity, preserve scenic landscapes, and encourage sustainable land use.

How We Do It

The CLC supports landowners seeking creative strategies to preserve their lands long-term. Because private landowners play an important role in conservation at the landscape level, CLC offers its expertise and resources for those who wish to leave a legacy that perpetuates the historical and natural values we cherish. We acquire land and/or conservation easements from willing partners to preserve their biological and historical values in perpetuity.

Why We Do It

The Chiricahua Land Conservancy envisions a future where people and nature co-exist in harmony, where native species thrive in their natural habitats, and where citizens work together to ensure the health and diversity of the ecosystems that sustain and inspire us.

Who We Are

We are a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization directed by landowners in the Chiricahua-Peloncillo region. Our board members represent many different areas of expertise and walks of life—educators, scientists, business owners, ranchers, and land management professionals—all dedicated to sustaining healthy landscapes and thriving communities.

Board Members

Our board members meet monthly. We are grateful for their dedication and service to our organization.

Paul Hirt, President
Diana Hadley, Vice President
Glenna Winnie, Secretary
Julie Prior-Magee, Treasurer
Mark Apel
John Barrett
Alina Downer
Sarah Fortna
Deb Hillyard
Jennie Towne
Margaret Wilch

Contact Us

Have questions or want to get involved? We’d love to hear from you. Together, we can protect the wild places that make the Chiricahua region so special.