Officials approve corridor for part of proposed of new I-11
Depending on which of two alternatives is chosen, I-11 would track the existing Interstate 10 through Tucson or be routed across desert west of the city.
US agency decides against flooding Grand Canyon amid drought
Agency officials said opening the bypass tubes at the Glen Canyon Dam would have reduced the elevation of Lake Powell at a time when it's at historic lows.
Pima County considers permit for company that will emit trace amounts of cancerous gas
The company previously violated air quality laws in Georgia
Ranch near Aravaipa Creek now in public hands
Trust for Public Land says move will protect area once eyed for weapons testing.
State OK's open-pit mine site's reclamation plan near Tucson
Opponents argued that Hudbay Minerals Inc. didn’t address major issues.
Interior Department releases Indian Youth Service Corps Program draft guidelines
The department said the Indigenous youth corps will work on conservation projects in public, tribal and Hawaiian lands.
US proposes changes to Mexican gray wolf management
Officials argue removing population limits and setting goals for genetic diversity will help the endangered species.
$1.7M in Air Force funds go to Central Tucson PFAS project
Efforts to address the water contaminates via the project began in 2020.
Biogas plant makes fuel, money for Pima County
Facility purifies waste methane for commercial use.
Forecasters expect drier, warmer winter in Southwest
Drought conditions are expected to continue or worsen across Arizona over the coming months.
Vice president visits Lake Mead
Vice President Kamala Harris surveyed drought conditions and made a case for the Biden Administration’s infrastructure plans.
U.S. formally removes Colorado River fish's endangered status
The humpback chub is one of about a dozen that are native to the Colorado River system and four that are currently endangered.
Ahead of hearing on Oak Flat, a 'spiritual convoy' travels to court
The nonprofit Apache Stronghold is traveling to the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit in California to try and block copper mining at the Apache sacred site.
Monsoon brings positive impact to Santa Cruz, other waterways
River watchers say the rainfall replenished aquifers and aided the fish population.
New water year begins with most of the basin in drought
Forecasters think this year will bring “La Niña” conditions, which tends to mean a warmer and drier winter for the Southwest.
