Officials tell Congress infrastructure needs help to keep water safe, reliable
WASHINGTON - The president of a Phoenix-based water company joined other officials from around the country to tell a Senate panel Thursday that the nation's aging infrastructure needs help if Americans want a reliable, safe source of water.
El Niño’s dry conditions may spur bad Arizona wildfire season
FLAGSTAFF – Fire officials in Flagstaff are preparing for wildfire season as El Niño unexpectedly left Arizona with dry conditions that can spark fire danger.
As Grand Canyon looks to record year, advocates press need for funding
WASHINGTON - Grand Canyon National Park officials say the park should break last year's record of 5.5 million visitors this year, but advocates are worried the park may not be able to handle such large crowds.
Sen. Jeff Flake: States should determine primary responses to drought
U.S. Sen. Jeff Flake, R-Arizona, said he believes there is a chance the U.S. Congress will move forward with legislation addressing drought in the West, but any federal response to water shortages must not overrule state policies or rely on federal funding.
Bike share program Grid expands to Mesa
MESA-Mesa is the Valley’s second city to implement a bike share program.
Arizona officials share conservation ideas at White House Water Summit
WASHINGTON - Phoenix and Tucson water officials took the occasion of the first-ever White House Water Summit to announce plans Tuesday for a more than fivefold increase in the joint conservation effort between the two cities.
Scottsdale nonprofit brings clean water to five countries in 24 hours
In 2010, the U.N. General Assembly recognized access to clean drinking water and sanitation as a human right. Six years later, on March 22, a Scottsdale-based nonprofit is helping rural communities in five underdeveloped countries claim that right.
Feds begin environmental review of proposed Resolution Copper mine
WASHINGTON - The U.S. Forest Service has started its formal review of the environmental impact of the proposed Resolution Copper mine, but opponents charge the outcome of the process is "already pre-ordained."
Local nonprofit raising money to build clean water system in Cambodia
Most Americans take clean drinking water for granted.
Phoenix seeks to curb water waste with participation in “Fix a Leak Week”
The Phoenix Water Services Department wants you to fix that leaky toilet - and to share your work with the world.
VIDEO: Water restrictions, overseeding challenge AZ course owners to keep golf green
The hot Arizona climate has an immediate impact on how local golf courses care for the land. The choice to overseed the course and Arizona water restrictions impact the golf business around the Valley, especially when tourism booms in the winter months.
Acuna cactus stays on endangered list, Southwestern willow flycatcher faces review
WASHINGTON - Federal officials Tuesday rejected a request to remove the acuna cactus from the endangered species list, but said they will give further consideration to a petition to delist the Southwestern willow flycatcher.
