Efforts to protect Santa Cruz River gain ground with federal conservation plan
Earlier this year, the Santa Cruz River was designated one of America's most endangered rivers by the environmental group American Rivers. In response, environmental groups have advocated for the river to be designated a national wildlife refuge, which would extend federal protections to about seven miles of riparian habitat. That process, which involves a comprehensive […]
Bipartisan conservation legislation receives support from Alabama Senator Katie Britt
If the bill passes, ADCNR would receive about $25 million per year to implement the state's Wildlife Action Plan, which identifies 366 species most in need of protection, including bald and golden eagles, various bat species, Alabama sturgeon, American black bears, eastern spotted snakes and gopher turtles. Additionally, this bill is expected to boost Alabama's […]
Academy Sports honors female Conservation enforcement officers
As part of the SEC Softball Tournament held last week at Auburn University, eight female conservation enforcement officers (CEOs) from the Alabama Department of Conservation were honored during the tournament, which also included a shopping tour provided by Academy Sports + Outdoors in Auburn. Cody Reed, the academy's regional marketing specialist for Alabama, East Tennessee […]
Energy and Water Conservation in the Summer
For Alabamians, summer brings pool parties and barbecues, but it also brings sweltering heat and resulting higher water and electricity bills. As temperatures rise, it's important to be prepared and informed about what you can do to keep energy costs low and conserve water throughout the hotter months. Get ready with these cost-saving and energy-saving […]
DVIDS – News – Yuma Proving Ground Conservation Law Enforcement Officer assists in mine rescue
Sergeant Gregory Harper, a conservation law enforcement officer with the U.S. Army Yuma Proving Ground (YPG), has been recognized by the La Paz County Sheriff's Office (LCSO) for his contributions to a recent mine rescue effort. During a terrifying operation that lasted several hours, personnel from multiple law enforcement and government agencies worked to free […]
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Some Cochise County residents blame Arizona Rep. Gail Griffin for blocking groundwater conservation progress
At a recent hearing hosted by Attorney General Chris Mays, Cochise County residents called on state officials to do more to protect Arizona's groundwater, accusing one local lawmaker of hindering progress. criticized. Ann Carle and other Cochise County residents say large farms, dairies and lithium mines are sucking groundwater out of the earth and leaving […]
David Rainer: Conservation board celebrates successes, remembers those lost
The first meeting of the Alabama Conservation Advisory Council in 2024 was to honor accomplishments and remember those who are no longer part of the conservation community. The celebration began with recognition of two members of the Alabama Department of Conservation and Conservation (ADCNR) Wildlife and Freshwater Fisheries (WFF) Division. Conservation Commissioner Chris Blankenship presented […]
Mohave County supervisors may continue conservation efforts on county-owned farmland | Local News Stories
For six years, the Mohave County Board of Supervisors has used 15 acres of Mojave Valley farmland to leverage voting power on water issues in western Arizona. Now, that land could be used to address the biggest water problem ever. Mohave County has been participating in the Mohave Valley Irrigation and Drainage District System Conservation […]
Lake Havasu City supervisors work on water conservation capstone project | Local News Stories
As the Lake Havasu City Supervisors Excellence Academy's Class of 2024 prepares to graduate, members are working on projects to educate the community about water conservation. During last week's City Council planning session, presentations were made about the class and the capstone project. City Human Resources Director Bobby Kimleton and participants with Brittney Sartick-Bayliss Sergeant […]
