Homemade Cisterns Help Harvest Rain
A group of friends helped each other design, build rain harvesting mediums inspired by water-saving efforts in rural Thailand.
Energy Plan May Reduce Costs for CAP Water Delivery
Power plant near Page, AZ subject to clean air standards, group working to make those changes affordable, keep plant open.
New Site Shows Statewide, Local Maps of Natural Hazards
Site is a compilation of data on earthquakes, faults, earth fissures and wildfires in AZ, resources on how to prepare for these.
Locals Promote Rainwater Harvesting In Creative Forms
With scarce rainfall and arid conditions, this method is becoming more popular in Tucson, Southwest desert.
Monsoons Cut Fire Season Short; Longer Outlook Grim
100,000 acres burned in AZ this year, but heavy winter rains, snow needed to lessen future danger.
Researchers Find New Scorpion Species in Catalinas
This is the second time a new species is found in the mountains, which is unusual; unclear of how venomous creature is.
Local Parks Help Preserve Southeast AZ Native Butterflies
Tohono Chul, Tucson Botanical Gardens create botanical displays to attract, protect the colorful creatures.
Pima County, UA Working to Eradicate Invasive Bullfrogs
Species has been threatening native frogs, toads, wildlife in central Tucson restoration area.
Historic Park's Pond Drying Because of Drought
Distinctive desert-meets-swamp characteristic of Tucson's Agua Caliente Park is slowly disappearing.
NPR: Water Flows Will Be Reduced on Colorado River
Water shortages in AZ, other lower basin states could begin as early as 2016, Bureau of Reclamation says.
Arizona Universities Praised for Green Efforts
State schools receive high ranks in recent list of environmentally friendly colleges; UA highest of the three.
AZ Politicians Protest Federal Decision on Yarnell Aid
Governor, House speaker take to Phoenix airwaves to express anger at rejection of disaster declaration for fire.
Suspect Charged in Saguaro National Park Vandalism
16-year-old boy alleged to have spray-painted graffiti on 11 saguaros, other spots in May.
Clean Water Agreement, Through Congress, Signed for AZ Tribe
Under $200M federal allocation, White Mountain Apaches will get 'clean water for another 100 years.'
Feds Hold Jaguar Sanctuary Meeting
Public invited to Sierra Vista gathering Tuesday; state game officials oppose plan to set aside 1,300 sq. miles.
