Environment

Arizona Game and Fish Commission unanimously supports federal act

Submitted by Elizabeth Walton, Community Web Producer

Friday, May 24th, 2013, 7:41am

Arizona Game and Fish Commission unanimously supports federal act

The Arizona Game and Fish Commission voted unanimously at its May 10 public meeting in Kingman, to support H.R. 687, the Southeast Arizona Land Exchange and Conservation Act.

The legislation, sponsored by Congressman Paul Gosar and Congresswoman Ann Kirkpatrick, would bring into federal stewardship more than 5,500 acres of high-priority conservation lands in exchange for 2,600 acres of national forest system land intermingled

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Holiday activity advisory from Coronado National Forest officials

Submitted by Elizabeth Walton, Community Web Producer

Thursday, May 23rd, 2013, 11:28am

Holiday activity advisory from Coronado National Forest officials

Large numbers of visitors are expected this Memorial Day weekend to the Coronado National Forest’s most popular campgrounds and picnic areas.

Officials with the Coronado National Forest are offering the following tips for a fun and safe holiday or any other weekend visit:

Campfires, Smoking and Fireworks. Due to increased fire danger, the

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Game and Fish to implement fire restrictions at wildlife areas

Submitted by Elizabeth Walton, Community Web Producer

Tuesday, May 21st, 2013, 1:52pm

Game and Fish to implement fire restrictions at wildlife areas

The Arizona Game and Fish Department will implement Stage 1 fire restrictions at all department wildlife areas effective Wednesday, May 22.

Stage 1 restrictions mean that no open fires are allowed -- including campfires and charcoal-burning barbecues. Smoking is prohibited except within an

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Bureau of Land Management begins fire restrictions

Submitted by Elizabeth Walton, Community Web Producer

Tuesday, May 21st, 2013, 1:07pm

Bureau of Land Management begins fire restrictions

Effective Wednesday, May 22, the Gila District of the Bureau of Land Management, to include all districts of Coronado National Forest, Saguaro National Park, Coronado National Memorial, Chiricahua National Monument, Fort Bowie National Historic Site, Tumacacori National Historical Park, and the Arizona State Forestry Division will implement campfire and smoking restrictions in southeastern Arizona.

Starting May 22 and until the order is rescinded the following are prohibited:

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AZ State Parks looking for more park rangers

Submitted by Elizabeth Walton, Community Web Producer

Tuesday, May 21st, 2013, 5:49am

AZ State Parks looking for more park rangers

Arizona State Parks are gearing up to hire the most talented people for employment opportunities as a Park Ranger, Park Manager, or Park Ranger Specialist in all 27 State Parks and Natural Areas. Law enforcement officers and veterans are welcome to apply!

Some of the duties a park ranger may perform include serving as an

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