Environment

Game and Fish to implement fire restrictions at wildlife areas

Submitted by Elizabeth Walton, Community Web Producer

Tuesday, May 21st, 2013, 1:52pm

Game and Fish to implement fire restrictions at wildlife areas

The Arizona Game and Fish Department will implement Stage 1 fire restrictions at all department wildlife areas effective Wednesday, May 22.

Stage 1 restrictions mean that no open fires are allowed -- including campfires and charcoal-burning barbecues. Smoking is prohibited except within an

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AZ State Parks looking for more park rangers

Submitted by Elizabeth Walton, Community Web Producer

Tuesday, May 21st, 2013, 5:49am

AZ State Parks looking for more park rangers

Arizona State Parks are gearing up to hire the most talented people for employment opportunities as a Park Ranger, Park Manager, or Park Ranger Specialist in all 27 State Parks and Natural Areas. Law enforcement officers and veterans are welcome to apply!

Some of the duties a park ranger may perform include serving as an

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Tucson wins Mayor's Water Challenge, gains donation for Tourney Park

Submitted by Elizabeth Walton, Community Web Producer

Monday, May 6th, 2013, 10:23am

Tucson wins Mayor's Water Challenge, gains donation for Tourney Park

Tucson placed first in their city division during the Wyland Foundation's National Mayor's Challenge for Water Conservation, and Mayor Rothschild is thanking Tucsonans for pledging to save water.

These pledges enabled Tucson to

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Saguaro National Park offers public programs in May

Submitted by Elizabeth Walton, Community Web Producer

Thursday, May 2nd, 2013, 4:57am

Saguaro National Park offers public programs in May

Saguaro National Park is offering a variety of hikes and talks this spring that explore the park’s wonderful natural and cultural history. Interpretive programs are

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Tucson Clean & Beautiful to hold a tree dedication ceremony

Submitted by Elizabeth Walton, Community Web Producer

Wednesday, May 1st, 2013, 1:26pm

Tucson Clean & Beautiful to hold a tree dedication ceremony

The City of Tucson and Tucson Clean & Beautiful are hosting a dedication ceremony for some recently planted trees.

59 new trees have been planted along the

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Tucson is still in the lead in national water conservation challenge

Submitted by Elizabeth Walton, Community Web Producer

Friday, April 26th, 2013, 12:26pm

Tucson is still in the lead in national water conservation challenge

Tucson residents are continuing to pledge to use water wisely, keeping the city in first place in its category, in the National Mayor's Challenge for Water Conservation.

There is less than one week left to the

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Forest Service seeking applicants for Advisory Council

Submitted by Elizabeth Walton, Community Web Producer

Friday, April 26th, 2013, 10:38am

Forest Service seeking applicants for Advisory Council

The Forest Service is seeking candidates to serve on the Arizona National Scenic Trail Advisory Council.

The Council was established with the National Trails System Act, for the purpose of providing recommendations to the Secretary of Agriculture, through the

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