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Fire restrictions in all 15 counties

Submitted by KOLD Web Staff
Thursday, May 17th, 2012, 10:26am
Fire restrictions in all 15 counties

From a news release:

Due to the high risk of wildfire across Arizona, State Forester Scott Hunt today announced that the Forestry Division will be expanding fire restrictions to include State lands in all 15 counties.  Earlier this month, State lands in six southeastern counties were placed under restrictions.

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New Project Dedicated at Tech Park Solar Zone

Submitted by Elizabeth Walton, Community Web Producer
Tuesday, May 15th, 2012, 9:50am

Solar power is on the rise!

A 38.5-acre photovoltaic array is the latest addition to the Solar Zone technology demonstration area at the UA Science and Technology Park. The 6.1-megawatt system was built by AstroSol, which expects the project to displace more than 7,700 metric tons of carbon dioxide and provide power for about 1,000 homes... Read More

Read the full story at the UA News
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Arizona State Parks conducts survey for outdoor recreation plan

Submitted by Elizabeth Walton, Community Web Producer
Monday, May 7th, 2012, 11:10am
Arizona State Parks conducts survey for outdoor recreation plan

If you are an avid hiker, mountain bikers or just plain enjoy southern Arizona in the great outdoors then you might be interested in this opportunity - the 2012 Statewide Comprehensive Outdoor Recreation Plan (SCORP).

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Fire restrictions placed on southeastern Arizona

Submitted by KOLD Web Staff
Monday, May 7th, 2012, 8:51am
Fire restrictions placed on southeastern Arizona

Fire restrictions have been implemented on state owned and managed lands in southeastern Arizona. The restrictions are effective Monday, May 7.

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Palo verdes come roaring back year after a bloom that wasn't

Submitted by Elizabeth Walton, Community Web Producer
Thursday, May 3rd, 2012, 12:00am

Have you seen these trees around town?  What do you think?

It's Arizona's official state tree... Read More

Read the full story at The Arizona Daily Star
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Girl Scout Troop wants your help to dig a well in Africa

Submitted by Elizabeth Walton, Community Web Producer
Monday, April 23rd, 2012, 4:32pm
Girl Scout Troop wants your help to dig a well in Africa

The Girl Scouts of Troop #1551 would like to invite you to their Well Water Dreamers 5K Run/Walk and Brownie Dash to benefit ‘The Water Project’. 

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Colossal Cave has many options to explore its caverns

Submitted by Elizabeth Walton, Community Web Producer
Wednesday, April 18th, 2012, 4:34pm
Colossal Cave has many options to explore its caverns

If you have ever wanted to explore Colossal Cave in a non-traditional, yet special way, these might be the options for you.  Special reservations are required for some of these tours and will be marked as such.

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