Spring Weather Draws Hikers, Then Rescue Teams
Many hit the trail unprepared for the reality of hours in the sun.
Best Pet for Sonora? Desert Tortoises Up for Adoption
Nearly 100 captive-born tortoises up for adoption to homes in Sonoran Desert.
Study: Lake Mead Shortage Could Slow Home Construction, Agriculture
Drought declaration would cause rationing that would affect adequate water supplies.
Freezing Temperatures Expected Overnight Through Thursday Morning
Freeze and hard-freeze warnings have been issued by the National Weather Service.
Permit Holders Can Cut Their Own Christmas Trees in Coronado Forest
There are a limited number of permits and certain conditions apply.
TEP Plans to Add More Solar, Wind Power to Energy Portfolio
Two recent requests for proposal would add 100 MW of each for 20 years.
Tucson Team Takes Prize for Wastewater-to-Beer Idea
Group will use $250,000 water innovation award to set their idea in motion.
Tribes Receive EPA Funds For Environmental Projects
Largest project in grants will be water connection between remote communities.
Flash Flood Warning in Effect in Tucson Metro Area Tuesday
Streets flooded throughout area; authorities advise staying indoors, using caution.
Tucson Recorded 1.59 Inches of Rain in June, Second Most
Rainfall total for month topped 1 inch two other times, including record 2.07 in 1938.
Fire Officials Warn of Dangers With 4th of July Celebration
Many holiday festivities could spark urban and wild fires if residents are not careful.
Fire Season Off To Slow Start, But Heat Could Cause Pickup
Upcoming heat wave will provide the fuels needed for more wildfires, and monsoons could provide the spark to get them going.
Forest Officials: Too Many Unattended Campfires
Crews in Coronado Forest's Catalina District say this is peak fire season.
Sunday Storms Slow Two Tucson Area Wildfires
Blazes burning in Catalinas, Santa Ritas lose speed after recent monsoon downpour.
Solar Installers: Net Metering Limbo is Bad for Business
One solar installer sees layoffs coming with TEP's announcement that it will seek retroactive rate changes
