Project Aims to Detain Rainwater to San Pedro River Aquifers
Jun 18, 2014 Goal is to have water make its way into river, keeping it flowing even in dry seasons.
Tucson Launching Compost Pilot Project
Jun 17, 2014 City teaming up with UA group, Tohono O'odham Nation to collect food waste, turn it into fertilizer.
When Wildfires Break Out, Smoke Jumpers First on Call
Jun 9, 2014 Jeff Davis, 77, spent nine fire seasons north of the Gila Natl. Forest chasing smoke; they put out fire, not with water but using tools such as shovels.
UPDATE: Northern AZ Blaze Grows in Size, Containment at 35%
May 27, 2014 Firefighter crews are expecting strong winds tomorrow, but say worst is behind them; they've burn a ring all the way around fire to contain.
Grand Canyon Damages Leads to Questioning Future of Bison
May 26, 2014 Iconic animal has made area its home; the herd has grown over years, and is now overgrazing park land, draining already low water holes, trampling archaeological sites.
AZ Week: Community Remembers Monument Fire Destruction
May 23, 2014 In June 2011 a fire started burning within the Coronado Natl. Forest, eventually spreading to about 29K acres in Huachuca Mountains.
3,000 Flagstaff Residents Poised to Evacuate; Threat Reduced
May 23, 2014 Wildfire in Oak Creek Canyon consumes 7,500 acres, stops short of city so far; containment at 5%, officials say.
Bringing the Colorado River Delta Back to Life
May 19, 2014 Expanse of parched earth seeing early revival following Morelos Dam floodgates reopening; environmentalists ecstatic.
Pulse Flow on CO River Delta in Final Days
May 13, 2014 105K acre feet, under 1% of annual average flow, has been released into delta; much smaller base flow will continue to deliver water to restoration sites over next 4 years.
AZ Desert Museum Joins Bighorn Sustainable Breeding Program
May 12, 2014 6 U.S. institutions along with 2 in Mexico collaborating to increase genetic diversity of sheep; goal is to have 6 lambs by end of season.
Tucson Drafts Updates to Urban Agriculture Code
May 8, 2014 Kristen Culliney and her family keep 8 hens in their midtown backyard, making them outlaws under current city zoning code, her local homeowner’s association rules.
Permafrost Soils Could Contribute to Global Warming, Scientist Says
May 6, 2014 Recently discovered by team of researchers; have been frozen for tens of thousands of years, but are beginning to thaw, producing methane - a powerful greenhouse gas.
AZ is 'Bull's Eye of Climate Change'
May 6, 2014 The White House’s 2014 Natl Climate Assessment definitively links burning of coal and oil to intensifying climate conditions in S. Arizona.
4 States, Feds Partner to Reduce Water Use, Preserve CO River
May 6, 2014 Central Arizona Project among those chipping in $2M to help farmers, cities, industries pay for water efficiency improvements.
Friends of Stars, Skies in S. AZ
May 5, 2014 Tucson Amateur Astronomy Association is celebrating 60 years in the community; they are connected to all things astronomy.
Forest Service Seeks Input on Upgrades to Sabino Canyon
May 1, 2014 Sabino’s recreational plan is two decades old and many of the facilities and services are outdated.Selected Archive Filters
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