Funds under this award are to be used to develop a Landscape Conservation Design for the Madrean Watersheds geography. Objectives of this cooperative agreement are: 1) Develop ecological indicators and compile relevant data, 2) Develop conservation strategies for priority natural resources, 3) Utilize indicators to select priority areas for conservation, 4) Develop socio-ecological indicators and compile relevant data, and 5) Develop a final LCD to prioritize where on-the-ground conservation actions should be implemented.