Pygmy owl could get protections again; comment period ends Feb. 22
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is proposing to list a tiny desert owl as a threatened species.
For much of the Colorado River basin, a dry start to the new year has lingered
The winter season is far from over, but another dry year would spell trouble for the drought-stricken river basin, which depends heavily on winter snow.
Decoding "The FBI Way" with author Frank Figliuzzi.
Also on Arizona Spotlight: What the library’s “#READBLACK” initiative wants to share with the world, and True Concord Voices & Orchestra present a new composition called "Earth Symphony", a song for our planet.
U.S. files complaint citing Mexico's lack of protections for vaquita marina porpoise
In the first environmental complaint under the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement, the U.S. is calling for a consultation with Mexico over protections for a critically endangered porpoise.
Western drought worst in 1000 years
Scientists say this is the worst case scenario.
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service won't list Sonoran desert tortoise as endangered
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service says after conducting a scientific review, it will not list the Sonoran desert tortoise under the Endangered Species Act.
Officials break ground on project to repair leaky cross-border sewage pipe
The pipeline, built more than half a century ago, has cracked and ruptured, leading at times to the release of raw sewage.
Arizona Spotlight for January 27th, 2022
With less water on the surface, how long can Arizona rely on what's underground? And, the Pima County Public Library's "Welcome to America Team" is helping Afghan immigrants to find their new home.
Arizona utility regulators again reject clean energy rules
The rules would have required the state’s utilities to get 50% of their power from sources that do not emit carbon dioxide by 2035.
Bill would turn Chiricahua monument into national park
A popular national monument in southern Arizona could become a national park under a new bill introduced in Congress.
Arizona to receive $61 million towards wildfire prevention, repairs
The funds are part of the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act passed last year.
U.S. puts restrictions on Mexican boats over illegal fishing
Environmental groups have applauded the move, calling it a “clear message” to Mexican leaders that they must improve enforcement of fishing practices.
Could we — should we — build a desalination plant?
Even with money in the budget and the ocean so close, water could still be far away.
PFAS water pollution pilot project opens in Tucson
State funded project is designed to combat ground water pollution north of Air Force base.
Adia Barnes on Teamwork and Motherhood.
Also on Arizona Spotlight:Can new technology save water on farms? Plus Chris Dashiell remembers Peter Bogdanovich, and a short story read by author Michelle Ross.
