Desert Plants – Baja Ruellia
Residents in Sonoran Desert cities such as Tucson have a huge palate of native and drought-adapted plants they can grow, providing habitat for wildlife and visual appeal for people. Baja ruellia is an option.
Nogales, Son., named 2024 Tree Cities of the World
An international program has named Nogales, Sonora, as one of the 2024 Tree Cities of the World due to the city’s recent efforts to maintain and manage its urban forests and trees.
Conservation nonprofit in Southern Arizona faces $1.2 million federal funding freeze
Borderlands Restoration Network fights to keep critical wildlife corridors and watershed projects alive amid funding uncertainty.
Does the narwhal's famous tusk help it catch fish?
Intriguing video of narwhals using their tusks to mess with fish has scientists speculating about what this behavior might mean.
Federal lease terminations threaten five National Park Service facilities in Arizona
Cuts could disrupt visitor experiences, scientific research and park operations.
BLM opens Environmental Assessment for Copper Creek Mine Project to public comment
Located in Arizona’s rugged Sky Islands, the proposed copper mine could impact ecosystem and water resources.
Arizona bill to protect hunting with dogs fails by narrow house vote, will be reconsidered
Lawmakers narrowly rejected a proposal to safeguard hound hunting while conservationists push for stricter regulations.
The Buzz: Preventing catastrophic wildfires
A look at how wildfires became more intense, and what we're doing to combat it.
Two new books that bring important histories to light.
Kirsten Miller talks about her novel "Lula Dean's Little Library of Banned Books"; and Mike Stark shares the natural history "Starlings The Curious Odyssey of a Most Hated Bird".
Pima County publishes 2023 Multi-Species Conservation Plan report
The county’s latest report highlights habitat protection, invasive species removal and wildlife monitoring.
Tucson launches first electric garbage truck in move toward 2030 EV fleet goal
City officials want to cut emissions to improve public health.
'It was the very beginning of my career': National Park Service layoffs impact Southern Arizona
National park job cuts spark concerns over conservation, tourism and the future of public lands.
Ironwood Pig Sanctuary
Mary Schanz and her team care for 680 pigs in Marana, making Ironwood the largest pot-belly pig sanctuary in the country.
Tucson leaders push for support to expand clean energy
Climate change is straining healthcare systems– advocates say clean energy can help.
Meet your feisty neighborhood felines in the Tucson area
Bobcats (Lynx rufus) are surviving and flourishing in urban settings, despite real challenges.
