At the request of Congressmen Gosar and Trent Franks the Natural Resources Subcommittees Water and Power and Indian and Alaska Native Affairs held an oversight hearing on “Protecting Long-Term Tribal Energy Jobs and Keeping Arizona Water and Power Costs Affordable: The Current and Future Role of the Navajo Generating Station.” Located near Page, Arizona, the Navajo Generating Station (NGS) is a low-sulfur, coal-fired plant that provides 95% of the power to pump over 500 billion gallons … [Read more...] about Navajo Generating Station Hearing Underway
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Securing Flagstaff’s Water Future
Flagstaff City Council narrowly approved a $1.8 million contract earlier this year to begin drilling six wells at a city-owned property – Red Gap Ranch – approximately 40 miles east of Flagstaff. The 8,500-acre property was acquired in 2004 through city bond money approved by voters with hopes of securing Flagstaff’s long-term water supply. Many believe this is good news for Flagstaff businesses and developers looking to the future. Brad Hill, Flagstaff’s water utilities manager, spoke … [Read more...] about Securing Flagstaff’s Water Future
