Bringing the Colorado River Delta Back to Life
Expanse of parched earth seeing early revival following Morelos Dam floodgates reopening; environmentalists ecstatic.
San Ysidro Festival
The Friends of Tucson's Birthplace invite the community to celebrate more than 4,000 years of local history.
Pulse Flow on CO River Delta in Final Days
105K acre feet, under 1% of annual average flow, has been released into delta; much smaller base flow will continue to deliver water to restoration sites over next 4 years.
AZ Desert Museum Joins Bighorn Sustainable Breeding Program
6 U.S. institutions along with 2 in Mexico collaborating to increase genetic diversity of sheep; goal is to have 6 lambs by end of season.
Spring Signals the Start of Honeybee Migration Season in AZ
Experts say the negative reputation of Africanized bees is not entirely deserved.
Tucson Drafts Updates to Urban Agriculture Code
Kristen Culliney and her family keep 8 hens in their midtown backyard, making them outlaws under current city zoning code, her local homeowner’s association rules.
AZ is 'Bull's Eye of Climate Change'
The White House’s 2014 Natl Climate Assessment definitively links burning of coal and oil to intensifying climate conditions in S. Arizona.
4 States, Feds Partner to Reduce Water Use, Preserve CO River
Central Arizona Project among those chipping in $2M to help farmers, cities, industries pay for water efficiency improvements.
Permafrost Soils Could Contribute to Global Warming, Scientist Says
Recently discovered by team of researchers; have been frozen for tens of thousands of years, but are beginning to thaw, producing methane - a powerful greenhouse gas.
Friends of Stars, Skies in S. AZ
Tucson Amateur Astronomy Association is celebrating 60 years in the community; they are connected to all things astronomy.
Forest Service Seeks Input on Upgrades to Sabino Canyon
Sabino’s recreational plan is two decades old and many of the facilities and services are outdated.
Roses Compete in Annual Event
At the show, entrants go head-to-head in different categories, including rose photography and arrangements.
County Officials Seek Bond to Revitalize Agua Caliente Park
Water levels at record lows due to prolonged drought; if it gets green light, voters will see proposal on 2015 ballot.
Harvesting Cholla Buds
For many generations of native people, spring in the Sonoran Desert meant it was time to harvest cholla buds. Now, there is new interest in the prickly plants as a sustainable local food source.
Roses Can Thrive in Desert Climate With Proper Care, Conditions
The flowers have a reputation for being delicate, demanding but they are not only able to survive but also flourish in the Southwest.
