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The proposed site for the Rosemont Mine.

Tohono O'odham, Pascua Yaqui, Hopi Sue to Stop Rosemont Mine

Apr 12, 2018 The tribes say the area for the proposed mine is sacred.
Watering at a Yuma farm, 2014.

Farmers in Central Arizona Prepare for a Future with Less Water

Apr 12, 2018 The declaration of a shortage in Lake Mead would impact farmers first.
A Large Aperture Scintillometer stands beside a field planted with durum wheat.

Lifeblood of the Desert: Can Technology Solve Yuma's Water Woes?

Apr 11, 2018 Scientists hope cutting edge tech will allow farmers to zero in on water usage and efficiency.
View northeast from Arizona Falls along the Arizona Canal toward Camelback Mountain, in Phoenix.

Lifeblood of the Desert: Salt River Project Team Turns to ASU Robots to Maintain Canals

Apr 10, 2018 The infrastructure poses unique technical and personnel challenges, which could be made more efficient with robotics.
"A" Mountain, or Sentinel Peak, stands above the dry riverbed of the Santa Cruz River near Tucson's birthplace. Feb. 22, 2018.

Lifeblood of the Desert: Restoration Brings New Life to Santa Cruz River

Apr 9, 2018 The river has supported four millennia of agriculture and growth in Tucson.
The Santa Cruz River flows downstream of the outflow from the Agua Dulce wastewater treatment plant.

Students Celebrate Santa Cruz River with Poems and Art

Apr 9, 2018 Pima County's Living River of Words contest inspired by visits to flowing river.
Snow blankets Summerhaven in the Santa Catalina Mountains.

Study to Look at Options for Summerhaven's Main Road

Apr 5, 2018 Pima transportation official says traffic congestion can be an issue during snow storms, summer weekends.
Cars moving through Tucson.

Health Officials Ready for Earlier Ozone Season

Apr 2, 2018 High levels of ground-level ozone, a summertime pollutant, are detected earlier.
Tucson Water

Tucson Water Hosting Hearings On Proposed Rate Increases

Mar 29, 2018 If adopted by mayor and council, the changes would take effect in July.
An F-35A Lightning II lands at Luke Air Force Base near Phoenix, Arizona, April 2016.

Battle Over F-35s Returns to Tucson

Mar 26, 2018 Opposition group gears up to resume fight against stealth jet.
Watering at a Yuma farm, 2014.

Yuma Residents to Lawmakers: Stop CAP From Stealing Water

Mar 26, 2018 Friday's listening session was the second in the state on proposed changes to water law.
The aftermath of a wildfire on Southern Arizona's Mount Graham.

Climate Change Driving Longer Wildfire Season, UA Researcher Says

Mar 24, 2018 Data suggest Arizonans can expect a year-round wildfire season.
Felis domesticus made it on the list of invasive species.

Feral Cats Make List of Invasive Species in the West

Mar 16, 2018 Salt Cedars, mussels and crayfish among the less cuddly pests listed.
Firefighters work to contain the Knob Hill Fire, February 2018.

Dry, Hot Winter Ending, Southwest Faces Dry, Hot Spring

Mar 15, 2018 Continued arid conditions forecasted by NOAA for the entire Southern Arizona, increasing fire risk.
Boulder Basin at Lake Mead.

Lake Mead Level Focus of Gov Ducey's Water Policy Wants

Mar 12, 2018 Governor cites 50 percent chance of shortage declaration in 2020.
Regular New Yorker contributor David Owen writes about the Colorado River in his latest book.

Writing the River: A Conversation with New Yorker Writer David Owen

Mar 9, 2018 Owen will appear at the Tucson Festival of Books this weekend, his latest book investigating the past and future of the Colorado River.

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