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UPDATE: 'Significant Progress' on S. AZ Wildfire

May 23, 2013 Blaze near Patagonia 55% contained, at 10,775 acres, feds report
The Sonoran Institute is a non-profit organization whose mission is to "inspire and enable community decisions and public policies that respect the land and people of western North America."

Dwindling Waterways Draw Scientists

May 22, 2013 Sonoran Institute researchers working on issues, raising awareness
A blooming ocotillo sits in the Sabino Canyon Conservation area, one of many beautiful wildflowers native to the region.

Sabino Canyon: Desert Delight

May 15, 2013 Popular hiking, recreation area alive with color for spring
San Xavier del Bac

Buildings That Changed Tucson, 1783 to 2002

May 13, 2013 Tucson architect explains why four buildings encapsulate area's history
Once a flourishing part of the Coronado Forest, charred tress stand near Portal Arizona. A reminder of the Horseshoe 2 which fire ripped thorough thousands of acres of forest in the summer of 2011.

Horseshoe 2 Fire, Two Years Later

May 8, 2013 Chiricahuas blaze scorched 200,000 acres; recovery slow
Jim Riggs breeds Polled Hereford cows, which can be identified by their red coats and lack of horns. In 2003, he sold of 80 percent of the herd to cope with the drought.

S. AZ Ranchers Face Drought Without Help

May 8, 2013 Farm bill extension excludes needed emergency assistance

Desert Splendors for Month of May

May 1, 2013 Naturalists point to blooms, butterflies, other beauties
A bright red bird sits perched on a tree branch.

Festival for Feathered Friends

May 1, 2013 International Migratory Bird Day along San Pedro River
A bee sits on a blooming flower.

Buzz on Bees: They Communicate

Apr 30, 2013 Researcher studies their ways to aid computer, robotic networks
Visitors from all over the world go to Tumacacori National Park to visit the beautiful mission and its other priceless exhibits.

National Parks Week Spotlights Special Places

Apr 24, 2013 Nature, history, culture are major economic contributors to Arizona
Condor 23 on the South Rim of the Grand Canyon

Condor Reintroduction Faces Setbacks

Apr 22, 2013 7 deaths since Dec.; lead poisoning to blame for some
Here we have the exterior of Biosphere 2 which is illuminated by a beautiful, golden sunlight.

Focusing on Planet Earth

Apr 17, 2013 Biosphere 2, annual Earth Day raising awareness
Water levels at the Colorado River basin.

Report Calls Colorado River 'Most Endangered'

Apr 17, 2013 Demand; drought threaten waterway; but some are optimistic it can be restored
Elissa Fazio and other Hummingbird Monitoring Network volunteers are uncovering the secrets of hummingbirds.

The Hummingbird: A Love Story

Apr 10, 2013 Tiny creatures help researchers, volunteers piece together climate puzzle
A bright red bird sits perched on a tree branch.

Desert River Harbors Life

Apr 3, 2013 San Pedro encompasses multiple wildlife habitats

Some Hope During Immeasurable Grief

Mar 27, 2013 Children's Memorial Parks provide comfort, solace and memories

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