More Environment Government Stories

Conservationists file notice of intent to sue EPA over Queen Creek mining waste

The groups also take aim at the state Department of Environmental Quality.

State issues mercury warning for some fish caught in Patagonia Lake

The warning only applies to eating Flathead Catfish.

Fight over Resolution Copper Mine drags on

Both sides expect the fight to continue

Supreme Court ruling against EPA hurts, may not hobble clean air in Arizona

The Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 includes money to combat climate change.

On the Colorado River the feds carry a big stick. Will the states get hit?

A summer deadline approaches for state leaders to agree on how to cut their water use.

What will Arizona do as its share of Colorado River water diminishes?

We hear about efforts to reassess state allocations and what may come of a billion-dollar fund established this summer.

Responding to federal pressure, Upper Colorado River states seek to bring back conservation program

Colorado River states are facing a deadline to cut their water use.

Arizona National Guard fills sandbags to help prevent floods

Officials are worried about flooding in areas recently burned by wildfire.

Fort Huachuca receives $2.8M for water and environment conservation projects

The Army post is working with partners in Sierra Vista.

Bacterial outbreak found at Arizona's largest state hatchery

Officials say some of the sick fish may have been released.

Court allows Resolution Copper Mine to continue

Apache Stronghold did not prove its religious concerns were enough to stop the mine.

Hydropower customers could pay extra fees

Federal law requires fees be paid whether or not dams are generating power.

Hudbay wins a round in court

A judge ruled the Rosemont and Copper World mines are not legally related.

Pygmy Owl may get protection again

The federal government wants to list ferruginous pygmy owl as a threatened species.

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.

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