Comments of the Nature Conservancy- Arizona concerning the proposed Desert Southwest Expansion Project under PF26-9.

Summary: The Nature Conservancy (TNC) is expressing significant concerns regarding the proposed Desert Southwest Expansion Project due to its potential for cumulative environmental harm in the sensitive Muleshoe Cooperative Management Area. They argue that the pipeline could cause irreversible damage to critical watersheds, endangered species habitats, and long-term conservation investments, and they urge agencies to prioritize rigorous alternatives evaluation and robust mitigation measures.