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Heavy rainfall from a monsoon storm floods an intersection in east Tucson.

Monsoon Rains Expected to Pick Up after Slow Start

Aug 12, 2015 Forecasts show high chance of above-average precipitation for rest of the season

Forests Worldwide Vulnerable to Drought, UA Researcher Says

Aug 12, 2015 UA scientist contributes to climate change findings
A preview of the documentary detailing the Navajo population's struggle for water.

Navajo Farmers Lose Irrigation after Mine Waste Spill

Aug 11, 2015 Tribal authority has shut down supply for the rest of this season.
The Central Arizona project canal, north of Tucson.

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.
Ralph Anderson of Arizona Beeman Drilling says his business is booming.

Drought Means Well-Drilling Boom in Groundwater Quest

Aug 11, 2015 Arizonans tapping into hundreds of billions of gallons stashed underground as shortage nears.
Arizona Highway 89A north of Flagstaff closed by mudslide Aug. 9, 2015.

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.
Birdwatchers look at Tucson wildlife from a distance.

People Flock to Tucson Bird And Wildlife Festival

Aug 10, 2015 Tucson Audubon Society holds 5th annual festival focusing on nature.
Jeffrey Silvertooth, PhD, addresses people who are learning more about agriculture.

Group Helps Grow Interest in Agriculture, Gardening and Nutrition

Aug 7, 2015 Cooperative Extension offers many programs in Arizona.

Arizona Spotlight for August 7, 2015

Aug 7, 2015 Author Kathryn Ferguson discusses "The Haunting of the Mexican Border - One Woman's Journey"; Cooperative Extension offers expert help with agriculture and wellness; Chris Dashiell explores the heroic legacy of Zorro.
The Finger Rock Fire on Wednesday, Aug. 5, 2015.

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 satellite image of the Wallow Fire in Arizona's White Mountains in 2011.

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.

Arizona Spotlight for July 31, 2015

Jul 31, 2015 The Tucson Museum of Art displays work from refugee artists who are part of The Owl and Panther Project; space scientist Chris Impey looks "Beyond"; and Beth Surdut faces off with an angry raptor in "The Art of Paying Attention".

The Art of Paying Attention: Harris' Hawks

Jul 30, 2015 After wildlife illustrator Beth Surdut comes face to face with an angry raptor, she meets the hawks that rule the sky in her Tucson neighborhood.
Sunset at Yavapai Point, along the Grand Canyon's South Rim.

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

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

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