Water and environmental news

Answer to What Killed Bighorn Sheep in Santa Catalinas

Aug 14, 2015 Untreatable Illness has caused severe losses in herds throughout Western states.

Forests Worldwide Vulnerable to Drought, UA Researcher Says

Aug 12, 2015 UA scientist contributes to climate change findings

Navajo Farmers Lose Irrigation after Mine Waste Spill

Aug 11, 2015 Tribal authority has shut down supply for the rest of this season.

Mine Waste Not Expected to Affect Arizona Water Supply

Aug 11, 2015 3 million gallons of contamination dumped into waterway that eventually reaches Colorado River.

Drought Means Well-Drilling Boom in Groundwater Quest

Aug 11, 2015 Arizonans tapping into hundreds of billions of gallons stashed underground as shortage nears.

Flash Flood, Mudslide Close Northern Arizona Highway

Aug 10, 2015 State Route 89A shut down 30 miles north of Flagstaff after rare tornado, heavy rain hit area.

People Flock to Tucson Bird And Wildlife Festival

Aug 10, 2015 Tucson Audubon Society holds 5th annual festival focusing on nature.

500-Acre Wildfire in Santa Catalinas Being Watched

Aug 6, 2015 Forest Service says lightning-caused blaze no threat to structures, and it's 'ready to take action.'

Successful Crowdfunding Keeps 'Camp Cooper' Open

Aug 4, 2015 With $80,000 raised towards $100,000 goal, camp will continue tradition of environmental education.

NASA Satellites Aiding Forest Service's Wildfire Management

Aug 4, 2015 Agreement between federal agencies provides improved data pinpointing even small blazes.

Mixed Reaction in Arizona to Obama's Clean Power Plan

Aug 3, 2015 Plan requires power plants to reduce emissions 32 percent from 2005 levels by 2030.

How Old Is Grand Canyon? 'Only' 6 Million Years

Jul 28, 2015 Claim of 70 million years disputed in new geological research at ASU.

Opposition Mounts to Proposed Resolution Copper Mine

Jul 20, 2015 Critics of the mine arrive in Washington DC after cross-country trek

Solar Installers: Net Metering Limbo is Bad for Business

Jul 20, 2015 One solar installer sees layoffs coming with TEP's announcement that it will seek retroactive rate changes

AZ WEEK: Fire Burns, Benefits Southern Arizona

Jul 17, 2015 Arizona Week explores various consequences of summer wildfires

Southwest Ranchers Find Benefits in Wildfire

Jul 13, 2015 Burnings helps groups fight back shrubs and bushes on grasslands where livestock feed

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