The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) recently announced new regulations to limit hazardous emissions at three of Arizona’s coal plants near Cholla, St. Johns and Willcox in an effort to reduce regional haze, visibility problems in the national parks and possible negative health effects. Some Arizona residents, physicians and tribal leaders have shown their support for implementation of the EPA’s guidelines to clean the air, but others believe these changes are unnecessary and may hurt … [Read more...] about EPA Guidelines Creating Controversy
Students Linking NAU and Tourism Economy
Since high school, Allison Wiltfong has known she wants to work in the hotel industry. She is now about to graduate from Northern Arizona University (NAU) with a degree in Hotel and Restaurant Management (HRM) and live her dream. After working in restaurants during high school to make extra money, Wiltfong was instantly drawn to the industry. She came to NAU specifically for its HRM program because it is looked upon so highly. “I just chose the school for the HRM program,” Wiltfong said. … [Read more...] about Students Linking NAU and Tourism Economy
Strengthening Education for Economic Development in Flagstaff
Arizona is currently working on improving its education system in order to attract more businesses to the state and retain existing ones. Making the state more business friendly is a collaborative effort between the government, school districts, and families. Craig Barrett, former CEO of Intel Corp., is the head of Arizona’s education reform plan and chairman of BASIS Schools Inc. He said that American children are not being educated to compete and work in society’s competitive market. … [Read more...] about Strengthening Education for Economic Development in Flagstaff
City Building New Water Tank in West Flagstaff
The City of Flagstaff is currently preparing to build a new water tank at the Railroad Springs tank site this summer. The tank will be an addition to the existing one, as a requirement for the Presidio in the Pines development on the west side of town. Ryan Roberts, utilities engineering manager for the City of Flagstaff, said the development is part of a Master Planned Subdivision and needs supplemental water storage to provide for homeowners. “The Presidio in the Pines development was a … [Read more...] about City Building New Water Tank in West Flagstaff
