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A Tour of Kartchner Caverns with Gary Tenen

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

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

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

Saving the Past, One Seed At a Time

Tucson's Native Seeds/SEARCH preserves and promotes the desert's native and heirloom species

Residents say the Altar Valley Watershed is a unique area that ought to be used wisely and protected.

An Alliance for Altar Valley

People from different backgrounds are joining forces for a common cause: preserving the Altar Valley watershed

The willow acacia is a desirable decorative tree for many homeowners in Arizona, but this year's extremely cold temperatures tested many of these usually hardy plants to the limits.

Stressed Trees Spark Planting Shift

When the thermometer dipped into the teens earlier this year, it damaged or killed many trees; now a popular city program is helping residents pick up the pieces

New Weather Service Science Officer Settles In, Talks Upcoming Weather

An early fascination with the monsoon, and an early prediction of this year's rain

Arizona State Museum Archeology Curator Chuck Adams sizes up the museum's collection of Homolovi artifacts.

The Archeological Treasures of Homolovi State Park

Discover a place in Northern Arizona that is sacred land to the Hopi, a budget-troubled state park, and a storehouse of ancient relics.

A Humane Touch

New Humane Society of Southern Arizona vice-president Kerri Burns brings first-hand experience with animal rescues and law enforcement

The Pima County Board of Supervisors recently approved the purchase of 187 acres, to be added to the existing 700-acre Sweetwater Preserve.

Pima County Pumps Up Preserve

Aided by lower prices, County is adding nearly 200 acres to Sweetwater Preserve northwest of Tucson

Eric Magrane and his wife harvest rainfall with gutters and cisterns and grow native plants in swales that reduce water waste.

Conservation Close to Home

Tucson residents team up with local non-profit to increase beauty and decrease consumption

More Pedal Power for Pima County

City and county officials are trying to increase bicycle use

In TerraSante Village, residents have adopted practices like water harvesting, cooperative gardening and sharing resources.

The TerraSante Experiment

Local residents work to live in harmony with the environment west of Tucson

Taking Wildlife in Hand

The Tucson Wildlife Center provides care for injured and orphaned animals

Tony Paniagua visits two homeowners in Cochise County whose houses are "off the grid."

Finding Freedom From Utility Bills

Some residents in Southern Arizona are living off the grid, harvesting their energy from nature

Dave Bushell and Marybeth Morehart dedicate their time and talent to preserving Sabino Canyon Recreation Area.

Friends in High Places

Two local volunteer organizations are committed to helping one of Southern Arizona's top attractions.

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