These are the programs maintained by the Arizona State Land Department.

ASLD Programs

Programs are listed alphabetically. Click on a program link in the list to see additional information about that program.

Administrative Procedures & Information Program

Cadastral Survey
Provides fully computerized land mapping services and determines legal descriptions used in leasing or other land use contracts of State Trust lands

Parcel and Land Mapping System (PALMS)

Administrative & Public Hearings Coordination
Appeals of the State Land Commissioner Decisions

Public Records
Ownership, title, current use and lease records on the State’s 9.3 million acres of Trust land can be researched at the Department’s Phoenix Office, Public Records room

Litigation Coordination

Agricultural Leasing Program

Lease Administration
Administration of leases and permits for Agricultural uses that are issued by the Land Department for State Trust lands
Apiary Permit Administration
Administers Apiary (bee) permits

Annexations

Annexing State Trust Land: Guidelines for Arizona's Cities and Towns

Appraisal Program

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Prepare Appraisals
Review Appraisals
Order and Consult on Analytical Reports and Studies

Arizona Preserve Initiative

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Conservation of Trust Lands
Petition to Consider Trust Lands Suitable for Conservation

Commercial Leasing Program

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Long Term Leasing
Short Term Leasing
Public Education Leasing
Special Land Use Permits

Cultural Resources Management Program

Clearance Coordination
Coordinates interagency review of proposed revenue producing Trust land use to ensure compliance with the State Historic Preservation Act

Dam Safety Program

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The Dam Safety Program’s main objective is development and maintenance of an emergency protocol system that will facilitate the Department’s goal to reduce State liabilities associated with potential dam failures.

Engineering and Hydrologic Study Program

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Streambed Navigability
Colorado River Boundary Determination

Environmental Contamination Prevention and Remediation Program

Environmental Contamination Prevention and Remediation
Investigates hazardous or regulated substance contamination of State Trust land. Provides technical assistance to other areas of the Agency and oversight of remediation projects

Environmental Resources & Trespass Program

Trespass Investigation
Investigates and resolves unauthorized and illegal use of State Trust land, and manages the Land Maintenance Fund for cleanup and protection projects

Geographic Information Systems (GIS) Program

Geographic Information Systems (GIS)

Grazing Lease Program

Lease Administration

Information Technology Program

Oracle Arizona State Information System (OASIS)
Arizona Land Resources Information System (ALRIS)

Land Conservation & Transfer Section

Arizona Preserve Initiative (API)
Open Space Conservation
State-Federal Land Transfer
Growing Smarter

Land Use & Planning Program

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Management of Approved Development Plans
Formulation of Growing Smarter Conceptual Plans
Management of Annexation Application Process

Mineral Management Program

The State Land Department encourages the responsible development of mineral resources and manages three statewide leasing programs. Similar to the classification of minerals on federal land, lease administration on state land recognizes the following three classifications:

Hard Rock Minerals

Common Variety Minerals

Energy Minerals

Natural Resource Conservation District Program

Natural Resource Conservation Districts (NRCDs)
NRCDs are sub-divisions of the Arizona State Land Department. Some NRCDs in Arizona are organized under tribal law. Governed by locally elected officials, Districts evaluate the conservation needs of their respective areas

NRCD Education Centers
Many districts have established education centers to promote a balanced appreciation and awareness of Arizona’s environment

Ombudsman

Personnel Program

State of Arizona's Employee Wellness Program
Employee Recognition

Public Affairs, Legislative & Communication Program

Public Relations
Internal/External Communications
Legislative Liaison

Rangeland Management Program

Coordinated Resource Management

Recreational Permits

Recreational Permits
Recreational access permits are available for individual, family, and group recreational activities

Right of Way Program

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Management of Rights of Way Across State Trust Lands

Sales & Leasing Program

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Purchase of State Trust Lands
Participation Contracts
Planning and Disposition Proposals (P.D.P.)

State Cartographer Office (SCO) Program

State Cartographer Office (SCO)
The SCO was created by the Legislature to provide the framework for a coordinated development of GIS technology in Arizona through the development of standards, facilitation of cooperative efforts, and improvement of access to geo-spatial databases

Timber Sales Program

Title & Contracts Program

Land Title and Ownership
Contract Management
Mortgage
Sublease
Improvement

Water Rights Management Program

Water Rights and Agriculture staff provide recommendations and support to State Trust Land lessees and Department staff in order to ensure wise use of water resources on Trust lands while acting in the best interest of the Trust
Contractual Water Right Administration
Dam Safety
Water Right and Claims Administration
Well Registration and Administration

Statewide water resource information is available at www.water.az.gov.