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Ak-Chin Tribe Finds Alternative Water Source

Jul 27, 2013 Treatment plant makes water from Colorado River via Central Arizona Project clean, drinkable.

Storm Closes Roads, Snarls Traffic, Damages School

Jul 26, 2013 Power poles down on South Side; up to one inch of raifall reported in some spots.
There is one idea which would spend billions of additional dollars for personnel, equipment and barriers along the border with Mexico, but this is raising red flags for environmentalists.

Proposed Barriers Along Border Could Harm Wildlife

Jul 24, 2013 The issue has raised flags among environmentalists, who argue it could be devastating to the area's natural surroundings.
Christie Van Cleve, a licensed raptor rehabilitator, shows off an owl.

AZ Nature Festivals Can Boost Local Economy

Jul 24, 2013 Birding events in Tucson, Sierra Vista attract visitors from around the state and country.

Tucson Buying More Solar Power from TEP

Jul 23, 2013 Corporation Commission vote allows city government to expand from 4% renewable energy to 10%.
Organ Pipe National Monument is in the middle of conflict among border law enforcement, the environment, and park visitors due to the environmental impact of border security and enforcement policies

Border National Monument is Center of Conflict

Jul 23, 2013 Organ Pipe Cactus Park has sparked issues among Border Patrol, ecologists, visitors.
Members of the Sierra Club's Inner City Outings, discuss the program which works to connect children with nature most of whom are from lesser income populations.

Local Groups Bring Underprivileged Kids Outdoors

Jul 17, 2013 Organizations take them on trips they wouldn't be able to afford otherwise.
Beth Gorman, senior program manager for the Pima County Department of Environmental Quality, speaks about a recent regional survey that inquired about residents' support for clean air activities.

Survey Finds Air Quality Important to Community

Jul 11, 2013 Pima County's campaign has received positive response from people, survey found.

Yarnell Fire 100% Contained

Jul 11, 2013 U.S. Forest Service said the blaze that killed 19 Prescott firefighters ceased late Wednesday night.
Boxes of Chapul Cricket Bars are displayed on the counter of Rocks n' Ropes.

New Insect-Based Protein Bar Promotes Water Sustainability

Jul 11, 2013 Crickets could be an uprising culinary delicacy.
Wendy Moore, the curator of the University of Arizona Insect Collection show us the different types of arthropods that can be found in the Sky Islands territory of Arizona.

AZ Sky Island Region: One of Most Diverse in US

Jul 9, 2013 Home to a variety of organisms, such as beetles, scorpions and crickets.
the tenth anniversary of the Aspen Fire on Mt. Lemmon; what does the mountain look like now, how is it recovering, concerns for the future

Mt. Lemmon Blaze Grows Slowly, to 280 Acres

Jul 3, 2013 50% contained, but flareups reported when high winds hit area near Molino Basin overnight Tuesday.
Residents in Ajo are making an effort to increase the amount of healthy foods in their community and encourage more exercise by getting people to participate in gardening projects throughout the town.

Ajo: From 'Food Desert' to 'Food Oasis' through Gardening

Jul 3, 2013 Healthy lifestyles, local sourcing goals of regional partnership for former mining community.
Visitors travel up and down Mt. Lemmon highway which leads to the top of this popular "sky island", one of many in Southern Arizona.

Mt. Lemmon Fees to Change Starting July 4

Jul 3, 2013 Recreation area will charge visitors in 11 individual sites instead of as a whole.

Deadly Wildfire Continues Out of Control

Jul 2, 2013 Blaze that killed 19 firefighters has 'high' potential for growing beyond its 8,400 acres, officials say.

Prescott in Mourning: 19 Firefighters Killed

Jul 1, 2013 1,000 jam auditorium for memorial; tears, eulogies, prayers, moment of silence mark Sunday's tragedy.

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