Arizona to restrict some new construction in fast-growing areas of Phoenix reliant on groundwater
Jun 1, 2023 Officials said the move would not affect existing homeowners who already have assured water supplies.
Arizona AG Kris Mayes sues manufacturers for PFAS contamination
May 30, 2023 The companies have known about the 'forever chemicals' for decades
Judge says fire retardant drops are polluting streams but allows use to continue
May 26, 2023 The ruling Friday from U.S. District Judge Dana Christensen came after environmentalists sued the government for dropping the red slurry material into waterways hundreds of times over the past decade.
Wet winter translates into satisfying spring for desert plants and animals
May 26, 2023 Southern Arizona wildflowers, insects, and reptiles are among those benefiting from more moisture.
Children of the Holocaust: The story of Andrew Schot
May 25, 2023 Also on Arizona Spotlight: A look into the bird and plant species in Navopatia.
Coexisting in rural spaces
May 25, 2023 How the Mexican Wolf Recovery Program is succeeding.
Tucson signs agreement to use less Colorado River water
May 24, 2023 The voluntary deal offers the City of Tucson $400 per acre-foot as compensation for every unit conserved.
At Lake Powell, record low water levels reveal an 'amazing silver lining'
May 23, 2023 Water managers are under pressure to keep water flowing through hydroelectric turbines within Glen Canyon Dam, which holds back Powell.
Cochise County educators get the chance to work with a new environment curriculum
May 23, 2023 Officials said it’s critical that the next generation gain a tangible understanding of the environment, and what factors impact that environment.
California, Arizona, Nevada offer landmark drought deal to use less Colorado River water — for now
May 22, 2023 The plan would conserve an additional 3 million acre-feet of water through 2026, when current guidelines for how the river is shared expire.
Chiricahua National Park proposal moving in the U.S. Senate
May 18, 2023 The proposal is headed to the full Senate.
US greenlights major transmission line for renewable energy in Arizona and other Western states
May 18, 2023 The announcement comes just about a year after an environmental review was completed as part of a broader effort by the Biden administration to clear the way for major transmission projects in the West.
Plastic waste into construction blocks: Tucson strives for zero-waste model
May 16, 2023 Tucson city council unanimously approved an agreement with ByFusion to convert plastic waste into construction-grade building blocks.
Efforts to remove invasive giant reed in Arizona rivers and lakes continues with Department of Forestry grants
May 14, 2023 The invasive species brought to the U.S. from Southeast Asia, is wreaking havoc in about 30 mostly warm-weather states in the South and West, including Arizona.
The Buzz: Battling the Urban Heat Island Effect in Arizona
May 12, 2023 The cities we've built retain the desert heat and make conditions even warmer. How do we cool things off as temperatures warm?
Forest service officials look for Molino 2 Wildfire suspect.
May 2, 2023 Video evidence has been released.Selected Archive Filters
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