by Melissa | Nov 21, 2017 | Apache Junction, Environment
Desert bighorn sheep translocated to Goldfield Mountains by Apache Junction Independent The next time you’re out hiking or just meandering in the Goldfield Mountains north of Apache Junction, take a good look around. If you’re lucky, maybe way up high on the crags,...
by Melissa | Nov 17, 2017 | Environment
State water officials say no crisis in near future by Heather Smathers | Casa Grande Dispatch Water officials say there’s no cause for alarm on a water crisis in Arizona, at least not yet. Speaking to the Economic Development Group of Eloy on Thursday at Robson Ranch,...
by Melissa | Nov 8, 2017 | Environment, Florence
Florence Copper seeks to amend air quality permit by Mark Cowling | Florence Reminder & Blade Tribune Florence Copper has applied for a “minor amendment” to its Pinal County air quality permit. The company says the change is to acknowledge the project’s lower...
by Melissa | Nov 3, 2017 | Ak-Chin, Environment
EPA announces $23.5 million for environmental improvements on tribal lands in Arizona by Sonoran News The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced $23.5 million in funding to 15 Arizona tribes, including the Navajo Nation, to invest in environmental programs and...
by Melissa | Oct 29, 2017 | Development, Environment, Government
Water fight tied directly to Arizona’s growth by Tony Davis | Arizona Daily Star Gov. Doug Ducey’s office is pushing a series of controversial proposals to overhaul state water management. One reason is to assure investors that Arizona has enough water for...
by Melissa | Oct 24, 2017 | Apache Junction, Environment, Government
Meetings scheduled on alternatives for Apache Trail west of Apache Junction by Richard H Dyer | Apache Junction/Gold Canyon Independent The Arizona Department of Transportation and Federal Highway Administration have scheduled two open house meetings on Monday, Nov....