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A new species of desert mountain scorpion found in the Catalina Mountains.

Researchers Find New Scorpion Species in Catalinas

Sep 10, 2013 This is the second time a new species is found in the mountains, which is unusual; unclear of how venomous creature is.
Phil Rosen, a University of Arizona herpetologist, is searching for signs of frogs.

Pima County, UA Working to Eradicate Invasive Bullfrogs

Sep 4, 2013 Species has been threatening native frogs, toads, wildlife in central Tucson restoration area.

Historic Park's Pond Drying Because of Drought

Aug 29, 2013 Distinctive desert-meets-swamp characteristic of Tucson's Agua Caliente Park is slowly disappearing.
Saguaros flourish in the Sonoran Desert

Suspect Charged in Saguaro National Park Vandalism

Jul 31, 2013 16-year-old boy alleged to have spray-painted graffiti on 11 saguaros, other spots in May.

Feds Hold Jaguar Sanctuary Meeting

Jul 30, 2013 Public invited to Sierra Vista gathering Tuesday; state game officials oppose plan to set aside 1,300 sq. miles.

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.
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.

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.
View of the Yarnell Hill Fire south of Prescott. The 8,400-acre fire killed 19 hotshot firefighters.

Yarnell Residents Expected to Return Home Monday

Jul 7, 2013 Nearly 130 homes, structures were destroyed; 19 firefighters died in the deadly fire.
Monsoon rain is a common Tucson attraction during the month of July.

Monsoon Causes Flooding in Flagstaff

Jul 3, 2013 Nearly 1 inch of rain falls in 15 minutes; more over 3-hour span, plus big hailstones.
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.

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