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The lesser long-nosed bat is an important pollinator of cacti in the American Southwest.

Growing Bat Population Good for Tequila Drinkers

Jan 5, 2017 The once endangered long-nosed bat may come off the federal protection list.
The San Pedro River flows through Sierra Vista.

US-Mexico Study of San Pedro River a Binational First

Jan 4, 2017 The San Pedro River Aquifer provides water to people on both sides of the border.

2016 Likely 2nd Hottest Ever in Tucson; 2014 Was No. 1

Dec 30, 2016 Last 3 Years will rank as hottest in Old Pueblo for average temperature.

First Day Hikes Celebrates 60th Year in Arizona State Parks

Dec 30, 2016 Come Sunday, more than 60 events will be held statewide, 7 in Southern Arizona.
Scientists collect fish for the annual Santa Cruz River count.

Fish Thriving - Guess Where? - in Santa Cruz River Near Tucson

Dec 22, 2016 Improved water quality from treatment plants provides year-round flow.
The Grand Canyon in northern Arizona.

Uranium Push-Pull Near Grand Canyon in Appeals Court

Dec 14, 2016 The two cases deal with uranium mining on public lands, but from different approaches.
The Havasupai Reservation is best known for its waterfalls. Tourism is the tribe’s main source of income.

Havasupai Sue To Protect Their Water

Dec 9, 2016 Havasu Creek is both water source and livelihood for the Grand Canyon tribe.
A photo of a Jaguar in the Huachuca Mountains taken on Dec. 1, 2016

Jaguar Photographed in Huachuca Mountains, a First

Dec 8, 2016 Preliminary indications are that the animal has not been spotted before.
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.

Navajo Farmers Open Legal Battle Over Mine Waste Spill

Dec 7, 2016 The spill contaminated three rivers and the tribe's irrigation source.
Bears Ears is considered sacred by many tribes and communities in the Southwest.

Obama Could Still Make Bears Ears A Monument

Dec 1, 2016 Southern Utah area is considered sacred by many tribes and communities in the Southwest.
A map of the freeze warning issued by the National Weather Service. Below-freezing temperatures are also forecast for much of Cochise County.

Freezing Temperatures Expected Overnight Through Thursday Morning

Nov 29, 2016 Freeze and hard-freeze warnings have been issued by the National Weather Service.
A monarch butterfly.

Southwest Monarch Study Gets $89K To Track Butterflies

Nov 28, 2016 The award was part of a larger effort to aid in the recovery of a declining Monarch population.
Close-up of pine tree needles.

Permit Holders Can Cut Their Own Christmas Trees in Coronado Forest

Nov 25, 2016 There are a limited number of permits and certain conditions apply.
A bighorn sheep emerges from an open gate after being transported from the Plomosa Mountains near Yuma to the Santa Catalina Mountains, Nov. 22, 2016.

20 More Bighorns Released; Catalina Herd Called Viable

Nov 22, 2016 There are no more planned translocations or lethal removal of mountain lions.
Female bighorn sheep

State to Stop Killing Mountain Lions that Prey on Bighorns

Nov 18, 2016 Phasing out big cat removal after signs of success in Catalina bighorn sheep reintroduction.
A dry section of the Santa Cruz River, near Tucson.

Water May Flow Regularly in Santa Cruz River Within 2 Years

Nov 7, 2016 Tucson Water project will use reclaimed water to restore a portion of the river's flow.

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