The Mimbres River Conservation Opportunity Area (COA) encompasses 15,038 ha (37,160 ac) 30 km (19 mi) west of Silver City. Almost half of the COA is privately-owned (48.5%) and half is managed by USFS (47%). It contains two Important Bird Areas (Mimbres River and Southern Black Range/Cooks Peak) and 38% of its lands are protected. Landcover includes 12 native vegetation habitats plus open water, developed, and agricultural lands. Three habitats are dominant: Madrean Lowland Evergreen Woodland (35%), Intermountain Juniper Woodland (31.3%), and Rocky Mountain Lower Montane Forest (23.4%). Perennial aquatic habitats include 76 km (47 mi) of warm water streams, 44 km (27 mi) of cold water streams, and 11.6 ha (28.7 ac) of warm water reservoirs.