Update #24) Sine Die! Finally, We can all Breathe Easier!
June 21, 2024
Phew! The AZ Legislature finally adjourned sine die -- They did more than their fair share of harm, including a godawful budget that does little to prepare AZ for the challenges we face, a plethora of bad water bills, and a couple more bad referrals.
BLM safeguards 98.9% of Sonoran Desert National Monument, its Indigenous resources, desert life from recreational shooting
June 5, 2024
BLM to close almost 500,000 acres (98.9%) of Sonoran Desert National Monument to recreational shooting -- once allowed everywhere amidst the saguaro cacti, native desert life, ancient petroglyphs, and rich cultural history an hour from Phoenix
Mining vs Environment (with Background Info & Statement)
June 1, 2024
By Gary Beverly, Don Steuter, & Stuart Chavez: In Arizona, reckless exploitation is permitted by obsolete federal mining law -- We are calling on Pres. Biden and Gov. Hobbs to use their tools -- to protect our lands, waters, wildlife, and our...
Hiking Guidelines
April 3, 2024
“A” = 16 miles or more -- or, >3,000 ft. or more elevation change (EC) >< “B” = 8–16 miles and 1,500–3,000 ft. EC RT Round Trip >< “C” = 3–8 miles and 500–1,500 ft. EC OW One Way >< “D” = 3 miles or less -- and 500 ft...
AZ Leaders Gather in South Phoenix to Talk about Soot Air Pollution and the New EPA Standards
February 21, 2024
Phoenix, AZ – Community leaders gathered today at First New Life Church in South Phoenix to express their appreciation for the new, tighter Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Standards for Soot, or PM 2.5 Particulate Matter air pollution.
80 Groups, Scientists Urge Arizona Governor to Close Uranium Mine in Newly Designated Grand Canyon National Monument
January 29, 2024
Grand Canyon National Park, Ariz – The groups are calling on Gov. Hobbs to use her authority to rescind permits issued by the ADEQ -- and instead issue new permits -- for closing and cleaning up the mine (also known as Canyon mine).
Town Hall LD9 LD13 / Volunteer Lobby Workshop / Water Overview
November 17, 2023
Our Newsletter re: Arizona Legislature -- Nov 18: Town Hall with Reps for LD9 and LD13 -- Dec 6 online: Workshop for Volunteer Lobbyists -- Jan 3 online: Water basics & prep for policy meetings-- Jan 25: Environmental Day at Capital
Sign up for 2024 Environmental Day at the Capitol
November 10, 2023
Environmental Day at the Capitol is Jan 25th -- from 8:30am to 2pm -- sign up now for all important info -- our theme is 'Save Water, Save Life' ( plus, democracy bills) -- we will be livestreaming -- hear from some great speakers, learn about...
RSVP for Jan 25: 2024 Environmental Day at the Capitol
October 6, 2023
Hear from great speakers, learn what advocates from around the state are working on, and meet our legislators -- Come for all or part of the day -- Leading up to the day, we will be hosting workshops, including one on volunteer lobbying.
Dec 6: Join us for a Volunteer Lobby Workshop!
October 6, 2023
Join us for this virtual lobby workshop. Learn more about the Arizona Legislature, how a bill becomes a law, and get tips on lobbying, information on promoting and defeating bills, and more.