The U.S. Senate advanced the bipartisan Drinking Water and Wastewater Infrastructure Act—bipartisan legislation that strengthens Arizona’s water future and includes $250 million for the Tribal Drinking Water Program that Arizona senior Senator Kyrsten Sinema secured. “I am proud to see the Senate come together and pass today’s legislation with bipartisan support. Investing in water resource and infrastructure projects across Arizona strengthens our state’s economy and water future,” … [Read more...] about Senate Advances Water Package Including Sinema-Secured Tribal Water Funding
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Does Your Horse Have a Drinking Problem?
Are you one of the many horse owners who worries about your horse lacking hydration during the winter months? Keeping your horse hydrated is crucial, especially during the cold spells that can make drinking uncomfortable and unappealing to your equine pals. Not drinking enough can lead to serious issues like dehydration and impaction – a blockage in your horse’s intestine, caused usually by masses of feed or sand/dirt. In short, not having enough water reduces the moisture in your horse’s gut … [Read more...] about Does Your Horse Have a Drinking Problem?
DigDeep Bringing Clean Water to Navajo Homes
When we hear about a “water crisis,” we may be inclined to think of it as a problem somewhere else, but according to DigDeep, a non-profit organization that has been providing running water for those in need, 30% of the families on the Navajo Nation have neither a tap for fresh water nor a toilet. The organization says that on the reservation, about one in three homes do not have basic plumbing and must drive miles to a watering station to fill plastic jugs for their household … [Read more...] about DigDeep Bringing Clean Water to Navajo Homes
Being Water Wise During This Dry Year
All signs point to another dry summer in Northern Arizona this year. For gardeners, this raises the dilemma of how to enjoy growing flowers and foodstuffs during a time when conserving water is not only ecologically desirable, it’s a necessity. The key is cultivating a garden that is water-wise. It is not necessary to sacrifice beauty or garden enjoyment to conform to the arid conditions we are experiencing. A water-wise landscape is one that is functional, attractive, easily maintained … [Read more...] about Being Water Wise During This Dry Year
How Long Can Ancient Water Quench the Thirst of Millions?
The primitive trail is steep, the prickly desert plants unforgiving and the rushing spring-fed creeks are cold. Really cold. Twenty miles in from the South Rim, hydrologists traverse challenging Grand Canyon backcountry with the ease of young mountain goats. Their job is to test the groundwater in the aquifer as it emerges and cascades down sheer rock canyon walls, or seeps from heavily vegetated slopes. No one knows how much water exists in the cavernous Redwall-Muav Aquifer, but Northern … [Read more...] about How Long Can Ancient Water Quench the Thirst of Millions?
Searching for Water
Is Flagstaff in danger of running out of water in the near future? What about the Verde Valley area? “It depends on who you talk to, and about what kind of water resources,” said Erin Young, City of Flagstaff water resources manager. “We don’t have an issue with water for the City of Flagstaff. We’re assured of a 100-year supply, given our current population and its projected growth, especially when we have another water supply.” Young cited a couple of reasons for optimism about … [Read more...] about Searching for Water
Water Festival Making a Splash
I believe water will be the defining crisis of our century. - Alexandra Cousteau, keynote speaker for the Flagstaff Festival of Science Over 500 fourth graders, 23 NAU future teachers and many representatives from the City of Flagstaff, Willow Bend and other departments from NAU heard the recent challenge put forth by Alexandra Cousteau to give more attention to the water crisis. They all came to participate in Arizona Project Wet Water Festival, where they learned all about this precious … [Read more...] about Water Festival Making a Splash
Earth Day 2012: Green Parks Sustainability
National Park Service Director Jonathan B. Jarvis today released the Green Parks Plan to focus the bureau on sustainable management of national parks and key environmental issues ranging from reducing energy and water consumption to limiting waste to lowering emissions of greenhouse gases. “The Green Parks Plan is a comprehensive approach to sustainability that will reduce the National Park Service’s carbon footprint through actions taken in every park and office,” Jarvis said during … [Read more...] about Earth Day 2012: Green Parks Sustainability
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
USGS Says Cinder Lake Adequate for Floodwater
A federal study funded by Coconino County determined Cinder Lake, a dry volcanic cinder bed capable of storing 3,960 acre-feet of water, is adequate to contain floodwater from the 2010 Schultz Fire burn area. Results from the Cinder Lake Study, compiled by hydrologists and scientists with the US Geological Survey, substantiate that Cinder Lake serves as a significant element of the larger flood mitigation efforts to protect residents and property in the Doney Park area from ongoing … [Read more...] about USGS Says Cinder Lake Adequate for Floodwater
