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