Drought, higher temperatures, hungry elk threaten aspen trees near Flagstaff
FLAGSTAFF — Beneath the beautiful yellow and red leaves of towering aspens in the Kachina Wilderness, forest ecologist Mike Stoddard looks down. His focus isn’t on the bright fall foliage, but on what’s growing beneath the forest floor. Mr Stoddard hopes historical data will inform the future of these beloved orchards, seeking landmarks for trees […]
The Drought Is Over: Cooper DeJean Declares For Draft, Could Be NFLs First White Corner In Decades
In late December, former NFL running back Rashard Mendenhall sent the internet into a frenzy when he suggested the NFL replace the Pro Bowl with an All Blacks vs. All Whites bowl. After Mendenhall's tweet, lines were drawn, squads were formed, and soon we had the image of two fairly strong, albeit segregated, teams. He […]
Texas City Bans ‘Unnecessary Water Usage’ As Drought Conditions Continue
City officials in Texas have told residents to “stop all unnecessary water use,” saying a prolonged drought had left the water supply “vulnerable.” Blanco, a small city west of Austin, has already faced water conservation efforts since mid-June. announced water company friday experienced The pipe breaks and the situation becomes even more dire. A small […]
Everyone Needs To Hear Rickie Fowler’s Perfect Reaction To Winning After Four Year Drought
Rickie Fowler kept things positive after winning the Rocket Mortgage Classic at the Detroit Golf Club on Sunday, ending his four-year streak. “It’s really hard to put it all into words. Honestly, I’ve had a lot of good things this year. I was playing really good golf, so I knew it was just a matter […]
Did Californians cut water use 15% during the drought?
The results are as follows: As California endured the driest three years on record, urban water users went to great lengths to conserve water, but Gavin said he would cut water use by 15%. It fell far short of Governor Newsom’s demands. Between July 2021, when Mr. Newsom first called for water users to voluntarily […]
Drought prompts Arizona governor to limit construction on outskirts of Phoenix | OUT WEST ROUNDUP | News
Arizona Drought and water overuse urge construction restrictions in parts of Phoenix PHOENIX — Arizona will not approve new housing construction on the burgeoning end of the Phoenix Subway, which relies on groundwater after years of overuse and decades of drought have depleted its water supply. At a press conference on June 1, Gov. Katie […]
State Representative Tim Dunn says Arizona can continue to grow amid drought conditions
He said a plan drawn up in 1991 allowed the state to reverse its decision to slow development of Phoenix. Yuma, Arizona (KECY, KYMA) – Arizona’s population continues to grow, but water supplies have dwindled over the course of two decades of drought. Local lawmaker Tim Dunn said the state could go both ways with […]
Arizona farmers continue to recover from decades long drought | News
Eloy, Arizona – Just a few years ago, Arizona entered the monsoon as it experienced the worst drought in recent memory. Although we have recovered from extreme drought conditions, we are grappling with other issues with our state’s water. Almost the entire state is completely free from drought of any kind, but that could change […]
Mohave County may issue comment on proposed BOR drought proposals | Local News Stories
Federal officials are preparing to make decisions about possible future water restrictions across the Southwest. The U.S. Reclamation Service is accepting public comments on the proposal through the end of this month, and Mojave County officials have offered some input on the proposal. The Mojave County Board of Supervisors is scheduled to vote next week […]
Maricopa County Designated Natural Disaster Area to Drought – AgFax
Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service Photo credit: Kathleen Phillips The Office’s natural disaster designation enables the United States Department of Agriculture’s (USDA)’s Farm Services Agency (FSA) to provide much-needed emergency financing to growers recovering from natural disasters. emergency loan. Emergency loans can be used to meet a variety of recovery needs, including replacement of essentials […]
