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Sewage crisis hits Mexico beach community

Sonora's governor promises aid

Wildlife of Southern Arizona

This week The Buzz talks with experts studying bats, Gila Topminnows and jaguars, and others who focus on how animals move from place-to-place.

UA doctoral student's satellite gathering upper atmosphere data for climate forecasters

The self-designed research package went aloft on a high-altitude balloon in August.

Bill would allow Colorado River Indian tribes to lease water to other cities

The bill comes amid historic low levels in Lake Mead and as Arizona faces a harsh water future.

December has arrived but in much of the West, snowfall has not

In most of Arizona, Utah, and New Mexico, snowpack is only around a quarter or a third of normal.

Protesters urge Sen. Kelly to support bill to protect sacred Oak Flat

The land holds religious and cultural significance to Indigenous communities.

Nonprofit helps homeowners find good price for solar panels

The organization is launching its second co-op in Tucson.

Drought monitors paint a bleak picture for the Colorado River

Four metrics are used to track drought, and they paint a bleak picture

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.

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