When water is scarce, some researchers go underground to find out why
Apr 6, 2021 The amount of moisture held in the ground can play a big role in how much water makes it down to rivers and reservoirs.
Low saguaro reproduction numbers at national park in Tucson
Apr 4, 2021 Drought cycle that dates to the mid-1990s thought to be responsible
Havasupai tribal council member named White House environmental justice advisor
Apr 2, 2021 Carletta Tilousi is representing all of Arizona within a council focused on challenging environmental injustices.
New coalition pushes for Arizona to shift to clean energy by 2050
Apr 1, 2021 Dozens of businesses, cities and organizations have joined the effort to reduce carbon emissions.
Colorado River tribes aim to establish ‘one unified voice’ in policy talks
Apr 1, 2021 Those reliant on the river’s flows for agricultural, municipal and industrial use are gearing up for years of negotiation over future policies.
No movement on groundwater protection bills
Mar 30, 2021 This year's efforts to bring more regulation to Arizona's groundwater use have failed in the state legislature.
Forest Service opens public comment for horse removal plan
Mar 28, 2021 The Agency has given an eastern Arizona community near Heber until late April to weigh in
Tucson checking contents of recycling bins
Mar 23, 2021 Contaminated materials in the recycling stream are costing the city $30,000 a month
A Colorado River showdown is looming. Let the posturing begin
Mar 23, 2021 The states that draw water from it are about to undertake a new round of negotiations over the river’s future.
Arizona officials warn of bad 2021 wildfire season
Mar 22, 2021 This year's wildfire season has the potential to be devastating due to widespread drought
Forecast for spring: Nasty drought worsens for much of US
Mar 18, 2021 West will be especially hard hit
Gila topminnow repopulate native waters
Mar 14, 2021 A tiny, endangered native fish is making a comeback in the Santa Cruz River.
State looks to use inmates to help fight wildfires
Mar 11, 2021 Nearly 1 million acres in Arizona burned last year.
Surveys aim to track trash making it into the Santa Cruz River
Mar 10, 2021 The Sonoran Institute is leading an effort to quantify the trash ending up in the river with the hope of eventually reducing it.
Western states chart diverging paths as water shortages loom
Mar 10, 2021 Drought and dwindling supply are creating stress on the western water-sharing system
Desert Lab on Tumamoc Hill begins new phase of community outreach
Mar 8, 2021 An old building will make way for new gardens.Selected Archive Filters
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