Stories tagged: "conservation"

Environment In this Sunday, June 1, 2014, photograph, cattle graze at the edge of the Verde River in Camp Verde, Ariz. An 84-acre ranch along the Upper Verde River is being added to the Prescott National Forest to help protect the river's natural state and eventually enhance public access. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)
Environment Arizona’s Last Free-Flowing River Is Now Under Federal Protection

The 84-acre Rio Verde Ranch is now part of the Prescott National Forest, thanks to the efforts of conservation nonprofit Trust For Public Land.

Associated Press Associated Press October 14, 2020 12:38 pm MST
Environment Image courtesy Grand Canyon National Park via Associated Press
Environment 300 Million-Year-Old Fossilized Footprints Found at Grand Canyon

Researchers say they footprints pre-date dinosaurs, and originate from a time when the earth’s land was assembled into the supercontinent Pangea.

Felicia Fonseca, Associated Press Felicia Fonseca, Associated Press August 26, 2020 7:16 am MST
Climate Photo by John Locher, Associated Press
Climate 7 Million Reasons to Conserve Water in Arizona

The Colorado River supplies water to farms and cities all across Arizona — but experts say that might not be the case for long.

Associated Press Associated Press August 14, 2020 12:07 pm MST
Environment Photo by Rick Wiley, Associated Press
Environment UPDATED: 2020 Is a Record-Breaking Year for Arizona Wildfires. Here’s What We Know So Far.

Get the facts on where wildfires are burning throughout the state, how 2020 stacks up to previous years, and the toll these fires take on the environment.

Copper Courier Staff June 16, 2020 10:59 am MST
Environment water plan
Environment Flagstaff Officials Warn Against Remaining Stagnant on Water Plan

The city's water plan indicates supply will last 30 years, but officials worry it might run out much sooner.

Camaron Stevenson Camaron Stevenson January 16, 2020 5:00 pm MST

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