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Take a Break in Tiger's Tap Room

Jan 20, 2017 Also on Arizona Spotlight: An endangered species update; Digna Theatre Company combines art with human rights; Adiba Nelson essay; and sculptor Barbara Grygutis honored with new book.
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.

Vanishing Sand at the Grand Canyon

Jan 6, 2017 Also on Arizona Spotlight: The 2017 Arizona legislature starts work; exploring diction with Anna Risley; and film & stage stars Renèe Taylor & Joseph Bologna visit Tucson with "My Life on a Diet".
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.
Gold Butte National Monument, which covers nearly 300,000 acres of remote and rugged desert landscape in southeastern Nevada. September 2016.

Are the Southwest Monument Designations Permanent?

Jan 3, 2017 Obama declares Bears Ears, Gold Butte monuments in a changing political landscape.

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.

The Drum & The Story: "Why the Owl Flies at Night"

Dec 22, 2016 Also on Arizona Spotlight: A Closer Look at Arizona's Electoral College; Saying Farewell to 2016 with Stories of Loss and Hope; Video Game Nostalgia at the Holidays.
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.
Snow collects on cactus on Tucson's northwest side.

White Christmas for Southern Arizona's Higher Elevations?

Dec 20, 2016 Overnight snow level on Saturday dips to 4,000 feet, which includes Tucson's upper reaches.

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