Water and environmental news

Understanding Water Challenges for Agricultural Communities

Jan 11, 2018 Arizona would take the biggest reduction in the Lower Basin of the Colorado River.

Three UA Scholars to be Inducted as Regents' Professors

Jan 10, 2018 The award represents the state's highest faculty honor for work drawing national or international recognition.

CAP: Lake Mead Low, But Don't Expect a Water Shortage This Year

Jan 10, 2018 Central Arizona Project says the lake has been kept stable through conservation partnerships.

Ducey's 2018 State of the State Address

Jan 8, 2018 The Arizona governor lays out his 2018 priorities.

Tucson Water Using Basins to Conserve Colorado River Water

Jan 5, 2018 The basins have become a conservation tool for cities outside of Tucson, including Phoenix.

How Global Warming Could Alter the Wind-Power Landscape

Jan 2, 2018 Climate change could mean winds in the Northern Hemisphere lose their oomph, study says.

Tucson a Model in Food Biodiversity, Report Says

Jan 2, 2018 This year marks the second anniversary since being named a "city of gastronomy."

As Valley Fever Cases Grow, Research Aims to Improve Diagnoses, Treatment

Dec 26, 2017 A UA study center looks at effects of delayed diagnoses, hopes to pioneer rapid test.

Water Dominates Environmental News in 2017 and 2018

Dec 26, 2017 Is the Colorado River meeting our needs?

Done With Your Christmas Tree? Treecycle Dropoffs Now Open

Dec 26, 2017 Program takes old Christmas trees and turns them into free mulch.

Bear Euthanized Near Sabino Canyon

Dec 18, 2017 Ailing bear was persistently near residences and a school.

Endangered Gila Topminnow Returns to Santa Cruz

Dec 15, 2017 Tiny native fish may have been brought downstream by monsoon floods.

Decades-Long Dispute Over Arizona Tribe's Water Rights May Soon Be Resolved

Dec 11, 2017 Senators John McCain and Jeff Flake have introduced a bill to allocate Colorado River water to the tribe and pay for construction of delivery infrastructure.

ADOT Begins Work on System to Detect Dust Storms on I-10

Dec 7, 2017 System would warn travelers about low visibility conditions along 10-mile stretch of interstate.

Groups Sue Forest Service Over Rosemont Copper Mine Decision

Nov 27, 2017 Environmental groups say Coronado NF Supervisor's Record of Decision came prematurely.

Protected Status Nears End for Hondurans Displaced by Hurricane

Nov 27, 2017 Federal status in response to natural disaster ends in January.

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