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Pima County's first Earthship is "landing" in southwest Tucson, Arizona!

'Earthship' Landing in Tucson

Jan 11, 2012 New home built from recycled materials strives for zero carbon foot print
Sandhill Cranes in Flight

Snowbirds Star in Annual Celebration

Jan 10, 2012 Hundreds flock to Willcox for business-boosting birding festival
Site of the proposed Rosemont copper mine, looking north from a ridge line south of the site.

Copper at the Crossroads Part 2: To Dig or Not to Dig?

Jan 9, 2012 Both sides weigh in over the proposed Rosemont Copper Mine southeast of Tucson

Oracle State Park Reopening After Two-Year Closure

Nov 29, 2011 Park near Tucson gets funding help from non-profit group

BLM Busts Archaeological Vandals

Nov 10, 2011 Damage wrought by natural resource vandalism is often permanent, and many cases go unsolved
Scientists seeking clues about climate change are finding answers in an unexpected source--the humble hummingbird.

The Hummingbird: A Love Story

Oct 5, 2011 Tiny creatures help researchers, volunteers piece together climate puzzle

Web Feature: A New Lens on the World

Sep 26, 2011 Parks in Focus uses photography to connect inner-city kids and the great outdoors
Birding has become big business across the country, and Sierra Vista is now one of the best-known birding destinations, hosting the annual Southwest Wings Birding and Nature Festival.

Bird Enthusiasts Flock to Arizona

Aug 16, 2011 Monument fire spared precious bird habitat in Ramsey Canyon.
The Depression-era Civilian Conservation Corps left its mark across Southern Arizona.

Web Feature: A Legacy in Stone

Aug 9, 2011 Throughout Southern Arizona, parks and wild places bear the mark of the Civilian Conservation Corps
Atop Mount Lemmon, north of Tucson, remnants of wildfire.

The Flood After the Fire

Jul 28, 2011 Timing of monsoon rains can be a mixed blessing on fire-scorched terrain
US-Mexico border

Border Knowledge Knocks Down Wall Support

Jul 19, 2011 New poll suggests that the more people know about the border wall, the more likely they are to support other security measures
Many mountain communities are determined--and even defiant--in the wake of devastating fire damage.

"Still Here, Still Green"

Jul 15, 2011 White Mountains residents pull together, plan economic future in fire's wake
Low-intensity flames from a preventive "burnout" operation meant to stop the Wallow Fire.

Web Feature: After the Fire

Jul 15, 2011 Faced with a charred landscape, experts must decide how to heal Arizona's forests—and prevent the megafires of the future

Wildfires Fan Political Flames

Jul 8, 2011 Thin Arizona's forests to stop fires, legislators urge, but others say it's not so simple
LouRae Whitehead, director of animal care at the Tucson Wildlife Center, applies antibacterial cream to the burned feet of this red-tailed hawk.

Aiding Wildfire's Wilder Victims

Jul 7, 2011 Displaced and injured animals get help from Tucson educational and rescue centers
The giant water bug, a top predator that can eat frogs and fish, serves as an indicator of stream health.

Bugs Tell Story of Fire and Stream

Jun 28, 2011 Aquatic insects in the Chiricahua Mountains help biologists understand fire's impact

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