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City Receives $300K EPA Grant for Soil Studies on 12th Ave

Money comes from the agency's Brownfields program.
Downtown traffic at Congress and the Freeway

Ozone Expected to Reach Problematic Levels in Tucson Tuesday

Ground-level ozone issues created by a mix of solar intensity and fossil-fuel emissions.
A man rests in the shade on a hot day in Tucson.

Hot Summer Could Mean Strong Monsoon

Hotter-than-normal June expected to usher in average or above-average rain season.
A fire truck returns after responding to the Frye Fire in the Pinaleño Mountains, 2017.

Dry Weather Pushing Tucson Area to Peak Wildfire Season

Lack of moisture, high temperatures and windy days make for prime fire conditions.
The Santa Cruz River flows downstream of the outflow from the Agua Dulce wastewater treatment plant.

Students Celebrate Santa Cruz River with Poems and Art

Pima County's Living River of Words contest inspired by visits to flowing river.
"A" Mountain, or Sentinel Peak, stands above the dry riverbed of the Santa Cruz River near Tucson's birthplace. Feb. 22, 2018.

Lifeblood of the Desert: Restoration Brings New Life to Santa Cruz River

The river has supported four millennia of agriculture and growth in Tucson.
George Brookbank enjoyed attending meetings with members of Community Gardens of Tucson where he would answer questions with a smile.

George Brookbank, Gardening Author and Advocate, Dies at 93

Brookbank inspired thousands of people with his knowledge and enthusiasm.
The University of Arizona campus was wet and grey after several days of rain in Feburary 2018.

Weather Service: Rainy Spell Not Sufficient to End Drought

Wet and humid week may push back some wildfire activity.
The tram at Sabino Canyon, 2011 (CC BY 2.0).

Public-Private Partnership Submits Proposal for Sabino Canyon Tram

The bid includes electric vehicles, electronic payment and shuttle service.
The Tucson Desert Art Museum opened in 2013 and is located on the city's east side.

A Desert Museum for Art and History

Tucson has two different attractions with "desert museum" in their names.
Wind turbines.

TEP Asks for Wind Power Proposals to Power 31K Homes

Utility aims to triple current wind-generated power in coming years.

Done With Your Christmas Tree? Treecycle Dropoffs Now Open

Program takes old Christmas trees and turns them into free mulch.

As Valley Fever Cases Grow, Research Aims to Improve Diagnoses, Treatment

A UA study center looks at effects of delayed diagnoses, hopes to pioneer rapid test.
This bear was euthanized Dec. 16, 2017, near Sabino Canyon.

Bear Euthanized Near Sabino Canyon

Ailing bear was persistently near residences and a school.
Female Gila topminnows (pictured here) grow to approximately 2 inches and males are about half as big.

Endangered Gila Topminnow Returns to Santa Cruz

Tiny native fish may have been brought downstream by monsoon floods.
A view above the Santa Rita Mountains from satellite.

Groups Sue Forest Service Over Rosemont Copper Mine Decision

Environmental groups say Coronado NF Supervisor's Record of Decision came prematurely.

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