How do I report illegal activities on State Trust land?
Arizona State Trust lands are not public lands, but may be found throughout the State interspersed with public, private, tribal lands and others. Any activity on Trust land requires permission, generally in the form of a permit or lease, and to be on Trust land without a permit is a violation of various laws and statutes. Any activity not expressly approved is therefore illegal. If a person knows or suspects that an illegal activity is occurring on State Trust land, they should call their local law enforcement agency (city or county) and report the incident. City, County and State law enforcement agencies have authority and responsibility to enforce laws on State Trust land. The Land Department does not have a law enforcement branch and relies on local authorities to enforce the law. If the local law enforcement agency can not or will not assist, please call the Land Department’s Environmental Section at 602.542.2119 and report the incident. If an illegal activity has already occurred,
