More Arizona Government State & National Parks Stories

Rogue Radio presents Virginia Woolf's "The Mark on the Wall"

Also on Arizona Spotlight: Tucson Samaritans' 18 year mission continues; and how the border wall endangers the future of the Sonoyta mud turtle.

Grand Canyon Park Superintendent Steps Down

Christine Lehnertz, the first female superintendent of the park, is the second consecutive Grand Canyon chief to leave under pressure.

Environmental Group Sues Federal Agencies Over Rosemont Copper Approval

Center for Biological Diversity claims US Fish and Wildlife Service did not fully consider impact on endangered species and water.

Road to Grand Canyon West Now Paved

Project cost more than $30M; will ease access to canyon's Skywalk.

Part of Grand Canyon Bison Herd Recently Moved

19 animals taken back to their original home on Arizona Strip; more than 300 remain.

Grand Canyon Damages Leads to Questioning Future of Bison

Iconic animal has made area its home; the herd has grown over years, and is now overgrazing park land, draining already low water holes, trampling archaeological sites.

Brewer Will Continue to Use State Money to Keep Grand Canyon Open

National park will remain open for another 9 days; AZ governor had until Weds to make decision, send funds to fed gov.

North AZ Towns Losing Millions Over Closure of Grand Canyon

Government shutdown costing the region about $12M, estimates say; town of Tusayan has felt much impact since most income comes from canyon's tourism.

Rangers Citing Grand Canyon Intruders in Shutdown

21 people caught trying to hike in or go past locked gates in national park closed by federal government.

Shutdown: Parks Closed, D-M Civilians Furloughed

Essential services, including air traffic control, Border Patrol, other security forces, still working.

EPA Wants to Clear Air in Grand Canyon

Navajo Generating Station's emissions targeted in proposed new rule

Ballot Measure Sought on AZ State Parks Funding

Initiative seeks to protect funding from state budget transfers

State Parks Getting Own Fund

Legislature moving to return control of revenues

Oracle State Park To Re-open After Two-Year Closure

Private group donates enough funds to balance state budget cuts and operate the park part-time

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