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Study: Higher Temps Affect Colorado River as Much as Precipitation

Feb 22, 2017 Research shows high temperatures took 500,000 acre-feet from river since 2000.
A Mexican gray wolf

Wildlife Officials Pleased With Growing Mexican Gray Wolf Count

Feb 20, 2017 Wolf count rebounds to 113 after drop the previous year.
Smokestacks emit smoke into a blue sky.

Arizona Scientists On Edge Over Trump Environment Promises

Feb 17, 2017 President promised to relax or eliminate many environmental protections.
Snow on the Continental Divide, Rocky Mountain National Park, 2008.

NASA: Measuring Dust Can Improve Snowmelt Predictions

Feb 13, 2017 Better data allow better forecasts, preparations for spring runoff to Colorado River.
Glen Canyon Dam.

Senator Flake Named Chair of Water, Power Resources Committee

Feb 6, 2017 Group will oversee water issues affecting Arizona and the Southwest.
Boulder Basin at Lake Mead.

Satellites Reveal Shrinking Water, Bare Shorelines in Lower Grand Canyon

Feb 2, 2017 The drought-driven changes could affect recreation and wildlife.
A view from the Lake Mead side of the Hoover Dam.

Shrinking Lake Mead Water Levels Could Trigger Official Shortage

Feb 1, 2017 50 percent chance for cuts to water shares.
The U.S. Forest Service allowed fire to burn more than 73,500 acres in northern Arizona last year.

NAU Study: Some Success In Pine Forests With Managed Wildfires

Feb 1, 2017 Moderate-severity fires can restore historical conditions in certain areas.
Image of a large fissure discovered 45 miles north of Tucson, published Jan. 23, 2017.

Deep, Two-Mile Fissure Discovered Near Picacho Peak

Jan 25, 2017 Fissures are deep cracks in the earth caused by over pumping of groundwater.
A view from the Lake Mead side of the Hoover Dam.

Study: Lake Mead Shortage Could Slow Home Construction, Agriculture

Jan 23, 2017 Drought declaration would cause rationing that would affect adequate water supplies.
Tailings piles at the Asarco-owned Mission Mine Complex south of Tucson.

EPA: Toxic Chemicals Released in Arizona Rose in 2015

Jan 17, 2017 Pollutants released into the air, water and land was up 12% from the prior year.
Pima County residents protest Monsanto company's plans to open a greenhouse to develop genetically modified corn seeds in Marana.

Monsanto Seeks Tax Break Amid Vocal Opposition in Pima County

Jan 13, 2017 Plus, how the governor's priorities align with technical education needs; checking in with Oro Valley.
A school bus.

Marana Schools to Receive $500K for Cleaner Buses

Jan 12, 2017 It's the only district in Arizona to receive funding for bus emissions.

Pima County Meetings Air Objections to Monsanto Site

Jan 12, 2017 The first of five took place in Oro Valley earlier this week, mostly serving as venue for opposition.
On Aug. 5 the EPA was investigating contamination of this old Colorado mine when it unexpectedly triggered a release of 3 million gallons of toxic waste.

2015 Spill Dumped 540 Tons of Metals into River, EPA Says

Jan 9, 2017 Wastewater from the Colorado mine turned rivers yellow.
Drops and ripples of water.

Oro Valley Student's Science Project Chosen for Competition

Jan 9, 2017 Amanda Minke's lead-reducing water filter among 300 student projects competing.

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