Keyword: conservation

Tempe’s collaborative plan for a growing population

8/22/2023
Projections by the Maricopa Association of Governments estimate that Tempe’s population will grow from 167,400, as recorded on July 1, 2022, to 269,700 by the same date in 2060 — an increase of 38%.

Sun City West synagogue opens doors to another …

8/22/2023
Recovery efforts from the pandemic continue for a Sun City West congregation.

Valley exec joins United Way Women United Global …

8/19/2023
Longtime Valley of the Sun United Way board member and Women United Steering Committee member Jenny Holsman Tetreault has been named vice chair of United Way Worldwide’s Women United Global Leadership Council.

Vistancia commercial core on track for hundreds more …

8/18/2023
Peoria Planning and Zoning Commission recommended to city council an increase in multifamily units to the Vistancia commercial core.

2,000 seed balls slingshot into Diamond Fire burn scar …

8/16/2023
The McDowell Sonoran Conservancy, Maricopa County Parks and Recreation Department and the city of Scottsdale Community Services Department came together Aug. 16 to begin restoration efforts after the …

Intel's Chandler Ocotillo facility honored for water …

7/24/2023
Intel’s Ocotillo campus in Chandler recently earned Platinum level certification from the Alliance for Water Stewardship. In a news release, Intel is the first semiconductor company in the …

Diamond Fire: McDowell Sonoran Conservancy concerned …

7/21/2023
The Diamond Fire devastated nearly 2,000 acres of the Sonoran Desert on June 27, which included almost 300 acres in the McDowell Sonoran Preserve. Unlike many ecosystems that are adapted to …

Scottsdale backs away from grassy front yards

7/12/2023
New homes built in Scottsdale after Aug. 15 will no longer be able to have grass in their front yards. The Scottsdale City Council voted unanimously during its July 10 meeting to pass an …

RCSC tries grass sprigs for conservation in Sun City

7/2/2023
Fresh young grass “sprigs” took the place of golf balls flying over the fairways of North Golf Course, 12650 N. 107th Ave., June 28.

Lake Mead agreement will save Glendale 17% of annual …

6/15/2023
The Glendale City Council on Tuesday entered into a System Conservation Implementation Agreement with the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation and the Central Arizona Water Conservation District.

The McDowell Sonoran Conservancy holds Children’s …

6/9/2023
What: The Children’s Learning and Play Festival presented by Scottsdale Unified School District offers the best of both worlds by having fun while learning. The North Hall at Westworld of …

Rhetoric heats up at Valley school board meetings

5/24/2023
At least one of the people speaking out with harsh rhetoric at recent Peoria Unified School District governing board meetings is coming with connections to a national conservative group.

Scottsdale’s Southwest Wildlife rescue sending tiger …

5/17/2023
Southwest Wildlife Conservation Center in Scottsdale will bid farewell to “Indy” the tiger cub today as she heads thousands of miles away to her new permanent home.

Water restrictions discussed at Scottsdale City …

5/2/2023
Last winter was cold and wet, which is some much needed good news for the Colorado River and communities that rely on its water to give them life. The bad news is, it was just one winter’s …

Water conservation remains priority in Sun City West

4/20/2023
Water conservation in Sun City West is important and both residents and Recreation Centers of Sun City West officials are working to play a part.

Tempe’s iconic ‘A Mountain’ holds steadfast …

4/10/2023
Tempe looks to preserve its natural attractions for future generations to enjoy, like Tempe Butte, which has continued to share connections with schools, cultures and other groups in the community.

Utilities driving Gilbert's design along Ocotillo Road

3/22/2023
Shane Leonard knows well the Ocotillo Road area well and the situation Gilbert and Maricopa County island residents along the road find themselves in. He grew up not far away, at the corner of Higley …

Goddard: Rainy year won't end water shortage on …

3/11/2023
This winter’s rain and snow has been good for Arizona’s water supply but will end the historic drought and has had minimal impact on the Colorado River, a top water official told Gilbert …

Rescued tiger cub now rehabilitating at Scottsdale …

3/10/2023
Officials at Scottsdale-based Southwest Wildlife Conservation Center say a tiger cub is now safely in their hands and being cared for after the animal was recently rescued by the Phoenix Police …

McDowell Sonoran Conservancy hosts interactive event …

2/28/2023
The McDowell Sonoran Conservancy is hosting Expedition Days Family Day at the Lost Dog Trailhead 9 a.m.–1 p.m. on March 4. Education professionals and experts on the Sonoran Desert from the …

Scottsdale exceeds its 2022 water-saving goal

1/26/2023
The city of Scottsdale reduced municipal water use by 38 million gallons in 2022, following through on a commitment made last January in the face of worsening drought in the Colorado River basin.

Officials: Dark clouds in forecast for Peoria’s …

12/12/2022
With many economic indicators pointing to a downturn in the coming year, Peoria city officials are planning a conservative approach to the forthcoming budget process.

Scottsdale adopts green building code as mandatory 

12/7/2022
The Scottsdale City Council voted Dec. 6 to adopt updates to its building and energy construction codes and to make mandatory a green construction code it also adopted for new …

Adjusting Peoria’s code to conserve water

12/2/2022
In this new era of water reductions, Peoria is doing a number of things to help reduce water use within the city.