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Here today, gone tomorrow…Burrowing owls look for a …

9/15/2022
If you live in a part of the Valley near agricultural land, you might recognize the intense glare of a certain yellow-eyed, ground-dwelling predator that stands just 9 inches off the ground. The …

Peoria staff putting final touches on sustainability …

8/15/2022
At a recent Peoria City Council meeting, Water Services Director Cape Powers defined sustainability as providing for society today in a manner that doesn’t impede the ability of tomorrow’s society to provide for themselves.

Scottsdale hopes to create cooler climate in city

8/14/2022
The heat is escalating, and the city of Scottsdale is searching for a solution. During the past two decades, the Scottsdale Airport has averaged 93 days each year with temperatures of 100 degrees …

Glendale library to host environmental justice …

8/1/2022
A presentation on environmental justice is coming to a Glendale library this week.

County board approves air-quality measures

7/28/2022
PHOENIX — Maricopa County’s Board of Supervisors is charged with many tasks, including ensuring air quality around the county. The board is hoping a pair of actions taken during …

Turning a corner on recycling revenues in Peoria

7/1/2022
When it comes to recycling, it has been a tough road for municipalities since China imposed strict recycling restrictions back in 2018.

Peoria plants trees to celebrate Arbor Day

4/22/2022
The city of Peoria, along with the Peoria Unified School District and Salt River Project, planted 21 trees at Skunk Creek Trailhead on April 15.

Tempe mayor proclaims April to be Arbor Month

3/31/2022
To reinforce the city’s commitment to increasing its tree canopy, and to bring more awareness to numerous benefits and values trees provide our community, Tempe Mayor Corey Woods has proclaimed April to be Arbor Month. Several tree-themed activities and plantings will take place throughout the month, according to a news release. 

Smyth: Supply chain issues, labor shortage still a …

3/17/2022
Ask any contractor in the Valley and they will tell you finding good workers and finding the right supplies continues to be a challenge. Every contractor in Mesa is dealing with this issue and it is …

Edwards: USAF plans to start training in Superior, …

2/23/2022
Our aircraft problem has just gotten bigger. The Gold Canyon Association for the Development of a Better Environment organization recently received information from Falcon Field Airport about the …

Hancock: Tips to keep your home secure this holiday …

11/18/2021
A home break-in occurs every 30 seconds in the U.S. according to FBI statistics. That adds up to over 3,000 burglaries a day. Despite this large number of break ins only 25% of Americans say they …

Valley colleges grow seed libraries

10/11/2021
Several Phoenix-area community colleges are growing seed libraries to benefit students, faculty, the public and the wildlife that lives in Maricopa County.