Environment Archives - Page 9 of 61

As Arizona’s suburban water tables drop, some potential solutions begin to emerge

by Melissa | Nov 19, 2019 | Development, Economy, Environment, Government

As Arizona’s suburban water tables drop, some potential solutions begin to emerge by Tony Davis | Arizona Daily Star A “disconnect” in water-management practices risks draining many of Arizona’s aquifers, an ASU study recently warned. The study referred to the...

[OPINION] Pinal County has plenty of water for the next 100 years. We just need to prioritize demand

by Melissa | Nov 13, 2019 | Environment, Government

[OPINION] Pinal County has plenty of water for the next 100 years. We just need to prioritize demand by Jordan Rose and Tom Galvin in AZ Central Opinion: An alarming prediction about Pinal County facing a water shortage is a myth that’s based on outdated...

Pinal County’s future water shortfall leaves some developers in limbo today

by Melissa | Nov 12, 2019 | Casa Grande, Development, Environment, Government

Pinal County’s future water shortfall leaves some developers in limbo today by Bret Jaspers | KJZZ Patrick Johnson bought 2,500 acres in Pinal County more five years ago, and the property, just off Interstate 8, still is mostly farm fields. Johnson’s plan is to build...

Large solar projects making their way to Coolidge

by Melissa | Nov 8, 2019 | Coolidge, Development, Environment

Large solar projects making their way to Coolidge by Rofida Khairalla | Pinal Central The Coolidge Planning and Zoning Commission has approved the site plan for a massive solar plant within city limits between Steele Road and Selma Highway. The 1,167-acre solar site...

Queen Creek to expand usage of solar energy

by Melissa | Oct 15, 2019 | Environment, Queen Creek

Queen Creek to expand usage of solar energy KTAR Queen Creek is expanding its use of solar energy with a deal to bring in over 1,000 solar panels for homes and businesses. Operations to install solar panels in the town has already begun, Sunfinity Renewable Energy...

Groundwater remains vital to Pinal’s future

by Melissa | Oct 9, 2019 | Development, Environment, Government

Groundwater remains vital to Pinal’s future by Jim Headley | Tri-Valley Dispatch Groundwater is essential for the survival of Arizona and its growing economy. For decades, water management professionals have stockpiled water underground as agricultural producers...