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.
The Dave Stryker Quartet kicks off the 2022 Tucson Jazz Festival.
Also on Arizona Spotlight: The Cocopah Indian Tribe work to restore the Colorado River Delta; How Maryanne Chisholm's artistic vision guided her through difficult times; and the Sonoran Plein Air Painters share "A Brush with the Desert".
Fate of wildflower season depends on winter rain, says expert
A dry fall slowed the growth of Tucson area wildflowers but there is still hope for an above average bloom this winter.
With less water on the surface, how long can Arizona rely on what's underground?
Some experts say aquifers are overtaxed and shouldn’t be seen as a long-term solution for a region where the water supply is expected to shrink in the decades to come.
Last year was fifth-warmest recorded in Tucson
Each month was among the warmest in Tucson history except for July, when there was heavy rainfall during the monsoon season.
