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The Depression-era Civilian Conservation Corps left its mark across Southern Arizona.

Web Feature: A Legacy in Stone

Aug 9, 2011 Throughout Southern Arizona, parks and wild places bear the mark of the Civilian Conservation Corps
Atop Mount Lemmon, north of Tucson, remnants of wildfire.

The Flood After the Fire

Jul 28, 2011 Timing of monsoon rains can be a mixed blessing on fire-scorched terrain
US-Mexico border

Border Knowledge Knocks Down Wall Support

Jul 19, 2011 New poll suggests that the more people know about the border wall, the more likely they are to support other security measures
Many mountain communities are determined--and even defiant--in the wake of devastating fire damage.

"Still Here, Still Green"

Jul 15, 2011 White Mountains residents pull together, plan economic future in fire's wake
Low-intensity flames from a preventive "burnout" operation meant to stop the Wallow Fire.

Web Feature: After the Fire

Jul 15, 2011 Faced with a charred landscape, experts must decide how to heal Arizona's forests—and prevent the megafires of the future

Wildfires Fan Political Flames

Jul 8, 2011 Thin Arizona's forests to stop fires, legislators urge, but others say it's not so simple
LouRae Whitehead, director of animal care at the Tucson Wildlife Center, applies antibacterial cream to the burned feet of this red-tailed hawk.

Aiding Wildfire's Wilder Victims

Jul 7, 2011 Displaced and injured animals get help from Tucson educational and rescue centers
The giant water bug, a top predator that can eat frogs and fish, serves as an indicator of stream health.

Bugs Tell Story of Fire and Stream

Jun 28, 2011 Aquatic insects in the Chiricahua Mountains help biologists understand fire's impact
With their reputation for excellence, the Apache 8 crew was often chosen to lead firefighting efforts.

Web Feature: The Wildfire Women

Jun 19, 2011 The all-female Apache 8 crew broke down barriers as it battled fires across the West
Charlie Horse grazes in his corral on a horse rescue ranch. He was badly burned in the Monument Fire in Southern Arizona's Huachuca Mountains when he panicked and ran into the flames.

Shelter for Fire's Forgotten Victims

Jun 17, 2011 As the Monument Fire scorches Southern Arizona, many struggle to save pets, wildlife and livestock
While Kate Tirion visited Haiti in May she met with a local engineer and his wife who are overseeing projects in the Gressier region. When the building is repaired, it will serve as a half-way house for women and girls who survived rape and other violence.

To Build a Village

Jun 9, 2011 Hear the story of Kate Tirion, a Patagonia woman who is hoping to help rebuild Haiti using the environmentally sustainable principles of permaculture.
Plumes of smoke crowd the sky over the Wallow Fire.

Arizona Fires Blaze On

Jun 9, 2011 The nation watches as multiple fires scattered throughout the state scorch near-record-breaking stretches of Arizona's landscape

Fire Danger Closes Coronado National Forest

Jun 7, 2011 Public not allowed in forest until rains reduce fire danger

A Tour of Kartchner Caverns with Gary Tenen

Jun 3, 2011 The cave's co-discoverer revisits Kartchner often, and finds it still amazes him 40 years later. A tireless evangelist for the cave he still refers to as "Xanadu", Gary Tenen invited Mark Duggan to accompany him on a recent trip underground.
The Santa Cruz River south of Tucson

Reclaiming An Oasis in the Desert

May 24, 2011 With the help of a water treatment plant, a stretch of the Santa Cruz River south of Tucson is returning to life

Episode 18: State Water Situation Still Serious

May 13, 2011 A snowy winter won't save Arizona from its water woes, but does give water managers more time to plan for inevitable drier periods ahead

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