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.
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.
Border Wall to Go Up in National Monument, Wildlife Refuge
DHS has again waived environmental laws to build more barriers along the southern border.
Trump Administration Seeks to Build Border Wall Across Protected Lands
Environmental groups say a new wall would further endanger wildlife and habitat along the border.
Climate Change Making Southwest Hotter
A UA professor lays out the changes for congressional committee.
Jaguar Recovery Plan Envisions Sprawling Habitat Areas
The plan from the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service drew criticism from environmental groups.
