Grijalva asks feds to 'respect tribal lands' during border construction
U.S. Rep. Raúl Grijalva is asking the Department of Homeland Security to formally consult with the Tohono O'odham Nation.
Planning for a future with less Colorado River water
A new book sheds light on mistakes of the past while Arizona gears up for the next round of negotiations.
Feds waived environment, other regs on 90 miles of state border in 2019
The waivers were aimed at streamlining wall construction on nearly one-quarter of Arizona's border with Mexico.
Conservationists: Mexican government failing to protect vaquita
They say Mexico has not been able to curb illegal fishing in the Sea of Cortez that threatens the nearly extinct porpoise.
Interior secretary announces study impacting Colorado River water talks
States are set to begin negotiations next year over a new set of agreements about the river's future.
Historically left out, Colorado River tribes call for more sway in Western water talks
With the drought plan done, some tribal leaders say their water rights can’t be ignored any longer.
Group warns of consequences in Arizona if mercury emission standard is rolled back
A report says lives and costs are saved with the Mercury and Air Toxics Standard in place.
Groups: Saving Mexican gray wolves requires new approach
Management of the endangered predators in the Southwest requires some rethinking, environmental groups say.
Without government aid, fishermen in Mexico return to endangered porpoise habitat
Fishermen in the Sea of Cortez say they haven't received compensation like in previous years, so they're returning to the vaquita marina's waters for shrimp season.
"Never again, para nadie."
Also on Arizona Spotlight: New state law that may provide justice for greater numbers of Indigenous women and girls; A reaction to the Trump administration changing the Endangered Species Act; and a very short story from Aurelie Sheehan.
As Southwest water managers grapple with climate change, can a 'Grand Bargain' work?
The approach aims to rebalance some of the bad math that came from promising water to too many people.
Southern Arizona officials ask Congress to keep clean car standards
The White House wants to let automakers roll back emission and mileage standards.
Legislation would fund Air Force cleanup of unregulated chemicals
The perfluorinated chemicals have been found in municipal wells near Davis-Monthan Air Force Base.
Supervisor Elias stresses importance of Clean Water Act to Senate committee
Pima County Supervisor Richard Elias about the importance of the Clean Water Act in the desert Southwest.
On stressed Colorado River, states test how many more diversions watershed can bear
The river is running short on water, and this is pushing some states to tap into every available drop before things get worse.
