Water and environmental news

Volunteers Say Shutdown is Curtailing Vital Work at Wildlife Refuge

Jan 24, 2019 Work is being left undone at the Buenos Aires National Wildlife Refuge as volunteers can't access facilities or use tools.

Sierra Vista to Run Controlled Burns Next Week

Jan 18, 2019 City hopes to head off mosquito growth near wastewater facility.

Drought Hangover Likely to Deplete Spring Runoff, Report Says

Jan 17, 2019 Despite "OK" snowpack, the hot and dry conditions of 2018 put the Southwest in a drought hangover.

Climate Change Endangering Arizona's Natural Resources, Prof Says

Jan 14, 2019 Stuart Marsh wants policymakers to understand links between natural resources and the environment

Ducey Aims for Bipartisan Tone in State of State

Jan 14, 2019 The governor led his speech with water and the Colorado River Drought Contingency Plan.

Conference Brings Discussion of Mining Industry's Future in Arizona

Jan 10, 2019 The governor's moratorium on regulations could bring more mining development to the state.

Chinese Smuggling Bust Could Help Endangered Porpoise in Mexico

Jan 3, 2019 The illegal hunting of the totoaba fish swim bladders is considered the leading threat to the vaquita marina.

The City Will Recycle Your Christmas Tree, Which Can Become a Fire Risk

Jan 3, 2019 The TreeCyle Program will mulch trees, which eventually become a hazard even when watered.

Chiricahua National Monument Closes to Visitors

Jan 3, 2019 Officials cite "health and safety concerns" on day 12 of shutdown.

Photos: Storm Drops Snow on Southern Arizona

Jan 2, 2019 Forecasters issued a winter storm warning for the region until 5 p.m.

Charting a New Course for Water Supply in the Southwest

Dec 28, 2018 Water managers in Colorado River Basin states spent much of 2018 working on drought contingency plans.

Trump Proposal Could Strip Arizona Waterways of Pollution Protections

Dec 21, 2018 Proposed changes to the Clean Water Act could impact 96 percent of the state's waterways, official says.

Study: Slow Growth Ahead for the Forests of the Southwest

Dec 21, 2018 The UA report shows a decline in productivity in the 21st century as the climate warms.

Fear And Grieving in Las Vegas: Colorado River Managers Struggle With Water Scarcity

Dec 18, 2018 Water managers were supposed to finish drought contingency plans by the end of the year. They're likely to miss that deadline.

Researcher: Climate Change Could Worsen Mosquito-Borne Diseases

Dec 17, 2018 UA professor says globalization and increasing transportation also speed the spread of such diseases.

Four Years After Water Released Into Colorado River, Benefits Continue

Dec 17, 2018 Environmental groups now have a "toolkit" for bringing life back to the delta.

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