Gila River NRCD

The Gila River NRCD is located along the Gila River in Central Arizona. This area is mainly Sonoran desert shrub and receives low rainfall. There is some livestock grazing in the desert, especially when winter rain is abundant, but year-round carrying capacity is low. The primary agricultural production in the District is on irrigated land which produces cotton, hay, and other crops.

Resource Concerns: 

• Water Availability, Quantity, Quality 

• Soil Erosion 

• Best Management Practices 

• Educational Programs 

Conservation Practices:

• Improved Irrigation Management and Efficiencies 

• Soil Conservation 

• Protecting Groundwater Resources 

• Rural and Urban Conservation Education 

Nominations for District Supervisor Are Now Open!

The open seat is for a new 6-year term. To be eligible, a candidate must be 18 years of age, a resident of the District, a registered voter in the State of Arizona, and have a Cooperator Agreement on file.

A regular candidate nomination petition requires the signatures of district cooperators, while a write-in nomination petition does not require signatures. 

Write-in nomination petitions must be filed by March 25, 2024
Regular nomination petitions must be filed by April 24, 2024

Election Day is May 4, 2024

Nomination Petitions must be sent to the NRCD Board of Supervisors by emailing or calling the District’s point of contact. Once you provide your email address, additional candidate forms will be emailed to you to complete the nomination process.

If you have any questions regarding cooperator agreements, nomination petitions, or filing, please send an email or call the District point of contact.