David Rainer: Alabama-made products, including pipes, are being put in place at State Parks

Investing in Alabama: State Park Renovations Using Local Materials The Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (ADCNR) aims to incorporate locally sourced materials in its construction efforts. This initiative is particularly significant with plans to invest $228 million in upgrading and renovating 21 state parks across Alabama. Last month, the use of ductile iron […]

Extreme heat warnings issued for weekend across Arizona, including Grand Canyon

Meteorologists warn that they are warnings. The extreme heat warning was issued by the National Weather Service on Friday and was run for Maricopa, Pinal and Coconino counties until 8pm on July 1st. An extreme heat warning was also issued for Pima County until 8pm on June 30th. The Maricopa County Warning, which includes the […]

Report seeks federal funding for preserving Ohio River Basin, including Tennessee River

Early morning fog on the Cumberland River in Nashville, Tennessee. The Cumberland River is part of the Ohio River Basin. (Photo: Wesley Hitt/Getty Images) A union of environmental groups and researchers Draft plan has been released Thursday aims to leverage federal funding and state relationships to protect the Ohio River, a drinking water source for […]

How Trump’s timber order impacts Western forests, including those in Arizona

Flagstaff, Arizona (azfamily) – President Trump is looking for Increases felling and timber production 25% nationwide. While some conservation groups are worried about environmental impacts, others say this is necessary to advance in the fight against wildfires. Coconino County is surrounded by forests, including the world’s largest continuous Ponderosa pine forest. Additionally, the risk of […]