Water and environmental news

Top Water Official Gives States Deadline for Colorado River Drought Deal

Dec 14, 2018 A final deal will require federal legislation and approval by the Arizona Legislature.

Development and the San Pedro

Dec 13, 2018 The Arizona Supreme Court sided with a homebuilder in Sierra Vista despite concerns about the San Pedro River.

US States to Meet at Deadline on Colorado River Drought Plan

Dec 10, 2018 Arizona has been the holdout as the clock ticks on striking a deal for a contingency plan.

Shaping Arizona Water Policy in 2019

Dec 7, 2018 Vanessa Barchfield interviews incoming State House Speaker Russels Bowers.

Study: US Groundwater Supply Falls Short of Estimations

Dec 7, 2018 Understanding the findings with UA hydrologist and researcher Jennifer McIntosh.

County Commits to Carbon Reduction Strategy

Dec 7, 2018 Pima County's updated sustainability plan renews its commitment to reducing carbon emissions.

County, City, UA Sign On to Urban Sustainability District

Dec 5, 2018 The goals of the Tucson Emerging 2030 District mirror those of the Paris Agreement.

Arizona Town Condemns Coyote-Killing Contest

Nov 27, 2018 Dewey-Humboldt joins other governments by condemning the practice.

Pima County: Mining Company Broke Law With Blowing Dust

Nov 26, 2018 County officials say this is the most serious case of blowing dust in the area of any of five such Freeport violations since 2013.

Pothole, Graffiti Repair to Be Part of 'Brush and Bulky' Pickup

Nov 26, 2018 City expands twice-yearly service to neighborhoods.

Early Season Snow Delights Skiers, but the Drought is Far From Over

Nov 23, 2018 Experts say the bigger picture is more complicated, and is compounded by the effects of climate change.

Live Camera Capturing Sandhill Cranes in Arizona for the Winter

Nov 20, 2018 14,000 birds are roosting at the Whitewater Wildlife Area, and more are expected to arrive.

Climate Change Could Drive Vegetation Changes

Nov 19, 2018 Tucson-based scientist charting similar changes from Ice Age.

More Bighorn Sheep Restored to Historical Ranges

Nov 19, 2018 Arizona Game and Fish continues to re-establish the species.

Playing Tag With Hummingbirds

Nov 14, 2018 Volunteers and scientists are tracking some of the smallest residents of Cochise County.

A Surprise Choice in the Central Arizona Project Board Election

Nov 12, 2018 Republican April Pinger did not have a campaign website or respond to any questions from the Arizona Republic.

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