Conservation windfall in Arizona: America the Beautiful Challenge funds key initiatives
Statewide grant recipients develop nature-based solutions
BLM halts SunZia Transmission Project in Arizona amid concerns over cultural impact
A temporary suspension sparks consultations as the Bureau of Land management responds to cultural concerns, impacting a segment of the transmission project
TEP's energy plan under review
Assessing Tucson Electric Power's path to carbon neutrality and natural gas debate
That green lawn may not be so green: Gas-powered equipment are heavy polluters
Gas-powered lawn equipment in Arizona emitted 445,908 tons of carbon dioxide in 2020, the polluting equivalent of putting 98,162 cars on the road, a new report says.
University of Arizona leads the way in western environmental justice initiatives
Empowering communities and bridging gaps: UA's role in transforming environmental equity
Federal officials say plan for water cuts from 3 Western states is enough to protect Colorado River
The U.S. Department of the Interior said in a statement that the risk of reaching critically low water elevations at Lake Powell and Lake Mead, the river's two key reservoirs, has gone down substantially.
Tap water is cheap. Maybe too cheap.
That means big spending and costs that will get passed along to the millions of people who use that water in sinks, showers and sprinklers.
New Colorado River rules will be hard to agree on
A new report shows just how tricky it could be.
When a reservoir is more than just stored water
Reservoirs are a common solution to the seasonal ebbs and flows of river water. But, for some communities, they are so much more.
Water conservation measures announced for Grand Canyon National Park
Park officials said the water saving measures were effective immediately as crews cannot pump water from Roaring Springs to the South Rim to replenish water stores.
Why is alfalfa one of Arizona's biggest crops?
Three of the 5 Cs that traditionally made up Arizona's economy have to do with agriculture. So how is that industry doing as water gets scarce?
The musical passion of Kid Congo Powers.
Also on Arizona Spotlight: Chris Carlone on his new film exploring Tucson's punk rock past; and how the community of Bisbee is working to support wildlife in cooperation with the Arizona Wildlife Federation.
Federal Funding Helps Restore Southwest Wetlands
$481,000 will go towards combating invasive species of bullfrogs.
Western states will not lose as much Colorado River water in 2024, despite long-term challenges
Bountiful snowfall and rain last winter pulled much of the region out of drought this spring and raised water levels at key reservoirs.
Federal officials plan to announce 2024 cuts along the Colorado River. Here's what to expect
The river provides water for seven U.S. states, 29 Native American tribes and two states in Mexico.
