Arizona has had fewer wildfires than last year, but the blazes are bigger

PHOENIX – There are fewer wildfires in Arizona this year compared to last, but these blazes are burning significant acreage.

A Type 1 Colombia CH47D helicopter, which carries a water bucket that holds up to 2,800 gallons, is refueled and ready to be redeployed to the Woodbury Fire. Photo taken on June 22, 2019 by Anton L. Delgado/News21.

Arizona quakes are mostly minor, but hundreds happen every year

PHOENIX – The aftershock of the Southern California earthquakes was the first quake Arizonans have felt since 2015, but the Grand Canyon State has hundreds of minor quakes each year.


Salt shakers: Removing brine from river water causes earthquakes along Utah-Colorado line

MONTROSE, Colo. – The Colorado River has been dammed and diverted for massive cities and large-scale farming, which has led to all kinds of unintended consequences.


U.S. recyclers hope to upgrade infrastructure to end dependence on China

PHOENIX – A $2 trillion infrastructure bill died last spring, so the beleaguered U.S. recycling industry is seeking funds through EPA grants to states.


BLM considering restrictions on dispersed camping on fragile lands in Utah

MOAB, Utah – Camping far from the crowd is an American tradition, but it can damage the environment. Public-lands managers are considering ways to curb the abuse.


‘A flowing stream from here on out’: Tucson using effluent to revive ‘dead’ stretch of river

TUCSON – The Santa Cruz River west of downtown Tucson is receiving treated wastewater under a Heritage Project meant to restore riparian areas and replenish aquifers.


Town shows its gratitude for the sacrifices of the Yarnell Hill 19

YARNELL – The sixth anniversary of the Yarnell Hill Fire was remembered in a ceremony on Sunday. The town continues to heal, grow and show gratitude in the wake of the tragedy.