by Melissa | Feb 21, 2018 | Environment, Government
Johnson Utilities customers voice concerns over proposed water-rate increase by SanTanValley.com The state agency that has the power to approve or disapprove water rate hikes heard from dozens of frustrated Johnson Utilities customers Tuesday. At least 200 people...
by Melissa | Feb 15, 2018 | Development, Environment, Oracle
Oracle State Park, north of Tucson, could get a $4 million makeover by Doug Kreutz | Arizona Daily Star Oracle State Park — currently open only for day use — could get a $4 million makeover aimed at making it an overnight destination with rental cabins, recreational...
by Melissa | Feb 14, 2018 | Economy, Environment
Pinal farmer deals with water limits, urban growth by Angela Mendoza | Cronkite News As water supplies in Arizona dwindle due to drought, groundwater pumping and a warming climate, farmers increasingly are facing poorer crop yields and, in some cases, resigning...
by Melissa | Dec 27, 2017 | Environment
Pinal Partnership, Reclamation begin groundwater study by Heather Smathers | Casa Grande Dispatch Federal, state, local and private interests are teaming up to conduct a study to assess the current and future supply of water in Pinal County. With a grant from the U.S....
by Melissa | Dec 26, 2017 | Environment, Government
Governor’s water commission looks toward solutions by Heather Smathers | Casa Grande Dispatch Pinal officials are taking part in a commission established by the governor to look toward solutions for the state’s water problems. Gov. Doug Ducey’s water solutions...
by Melissa | Nov 24, 2017 | Development, Environment, Government
Pinal County Supervisors Approve Land-Use Change For Solar Company by Mariana Dale | KJZZ The Pinal County Board of Supervisors this month paved the way for a nearly 3,000 acre solar power plant by changing the land-use from residential to green energy production....