On World Water Day, Tell Congress Clean Drinking Water is a Basic Human Right
Waterkeeper Alliance The Clean Water Act—one of our nation’s key pieces of environmental legislation—allows millions of American’s to reclaim our nation’s waterways and make them safe for swimming, drinking and fishing. Sadly, the Clean Water...
Arizona Centennial Conference Photo Contest Winner Announced
"Grand Canyon Stormy Sunset" by Albert L. Chung wins first place in the Arizona Centennial Conferemce Pnoto Contest A magnificent sunset is the subject of the winner of the Arizona Centennial Conference Photo Contest. An Official State event,...
A Springtime Ritual to Help You Open Up to Your Potential
Each year, when the early Spring comes around, I get excited. I get excited because this time of year symbolizes new beginnings, fresh energy, and the joy of birthing new things into the world. You see it everywhere – the days are longer, the...
Plant a Garden- Build A Backyard Wildlife Preserve
By Carolyn Gray Anderson We’ve all heard it said before: unless you are conserving massive tracts of wetlands or converting entire housing subdivisions to wind power, there is no way you can make a positive impact on the environment all by yourself. “It’s...
Sharpen Your Photography When the Desert Blooms in Arizona
By Jess R Lee~ Most people think of the Arizona Sonoran desert as a hot dry place, full of sand dunes, tumbleweeds and dry washes. Desert terrain can be dry and sparse. Although the look is different, the springtime does bring vegetation to the desert....
FEATURE ARTICLES
Nation of Change Creates Awareness Campaign About GMO Producer Monsanto
Nation of Change appeals to its supporters to help them combat environmental destruction caused by Monsanto’s genetically modified organisms – seeds. The campaign endeavors to raise funds to erect a billboard ad in Monsanto’s home town, St. Louis, Missouri. Dear Friends, Over the last year, you have stood with us as we Occupied at Zuccotti Park, Washington DC, San Francisco and other cities across the nation. We fought for economic equality and social justice... Read More
State-by-State Look at How Early Spring Has Arrived
From Climate Central: For most of the country spring has sprung earlier this year, but is this anything more than a single warm year? It seems that it is. Over the past several decades, with the exception of the Southeast, spring weather has indeed been arriving earlier. In the map below, you can see how much earlier spring has arrived state-by-state, measured by the date of first leaf. On the interactive map, as you hover over any state, it’ll display two boxes: a gray... Read More
EPA Provides $15 Million to Help Small Drinking Water and Wastewater Systems Across the Country
WASHINGTON – The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced today that it will provide up to $15 million in funding for training and technical assistance to small drinking and wastewater systems, defined as systems that serve fewer than 10,000 people, and private well owners. The funding will help provide water system staff with training and tools to enhance system operations and management practices, and supports EPA’s continuing efforts to protect public health, restore... Read More
EDITOR'S PICK
PBS Lineup for Earth Day – Recommended!
Events celebrating Earth Day are happening everywhere on the week leading up to April 22. To get everyone into the mood, PBS has a great lineup of new and encore Earth-related programming slated throughout Earth Month. NOVA presents “Deadliest Tornadoes,” a look back at one of the worst tornado outbreaks in the U.S. in decades, [...]
Arizona Events
May 2012 Events Around the Valley of the Sun – Arizona
May introduces you to Summertime; givning way to green rolling grasses and your full bloomed flowers bringing sweet aromas to the air. This is the time of year when you slip into something more comfortable . . . your flip flops. [...]
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