BLM restricts target shooting at Sonoran Desert National Monument to protect natural and cultural resources
Jun 6, 2024 New regulations limit dispersed recreational shooting to 5,295 acres, safeguarding plant species, archaeology sites and historic trails.
Arizona advances in renewable energy with federal investments
May 31, 2024 Senator Mark Kelly and other local leaders talk about the state's clean energy growth and jobs.
Tucson Audubon Society, to drop "Audubon" from its name
May 28, 2024 The change is part of a growing trend across the country, while the national environmental group remains firm.
Native American tribes give unanimous approval to proposal securing Colorado River water
May 24, 2024 The Navajo Nation Council has signed off on a proposed settlement.
The Buzz: Housing Round Table Discussions
May 24, 2024 We talk with experts in homelessness and housing to talk about Southern Arizona's crisis.
Lessons from rattlesnake class in the American Southwest
May 17, 2024 The first thing students learn is that basically everything they thought they knew about rattlesnakes is a myth.
Department of Defense awards $20 million to South32 for accelerated manganese production
May 17, 2024 Funding aims to boost domestic supply and expedite ore delivery by up to two years at the Hermosa Project near Patagonia.
Rep. Grijalva calls for extension of public scoping period for Hermosa Mine Project
May 16, 2024 He emphasizes importance of language inclusivity in a letter to the US Forest Service.
AZ state legislature attempts to stop California regulation on trucking fleets
May 14, 2024 The legislature, along with 16 other states, argue the regulation violates the Constitution's Commerce Clause.
Proposed settlement is first step in securing Colorado River water for 3 Native American tribes
May 14, 2024 The Navajo Nation has one of the largest single outstanding claims in the Colorado River basin and will vote soon on the measure in a special session.
Forest Service begins public scoping period for South32 Hermosa Mine Project
May 10, 2024 If approved the mine will supply zinc and manganese.
Ecologists and artists in Nogales to celebrate new jaguar
May 10, 2024 To celebrate the discovery of a new jaguar roaming the Arizona borderlands, conservationists will host a public discussion in Nogales on Saturday followed by a procession to the border wall to view a wildlife-themed art installation on the wall itself.
As Phoenix makes way for semiconductor factories, this business is saving the native plants that were there first
May 2, 2024 Here's the story of one business at the intersection of conservation and growth amid Phoenix’s semiconductor boom.
Bureau of Land Management embraces new Public Lands Rule for conservation-centric management
May 1, 2024 Arizona poised to lead in sustainable land management, bolstered by federal support and community engagement.
Wildlife bridge and underpass are used thousands of times each month
May 1, 2024 Humans are helping them by volunteering during "habitat restoration days"
Reviving the Santa Cruz: efforts to restore Arizona’s endangered river
Apr 17, 2024 Local groups push for Urban National Wildlife Refuge designation.Selected Archive Filters
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