Nurse Plants: Guardians of Saguaro Survival in the Sonoran Desert
July 30, 2025
The mighty saguaro cactus thrives with help from “nurse” plants, which provide shade, nutrients, and protection.
The mighty saguaro cactus thrives with help from “nurse” plants, which provide shade, nutrients, and protection.
Coverage of tribal natural resources by Catena Foundation. Gila River Indian Community faces guns and gang violence issues.
Containment on North Rim’s Dragon Bravo Fire is 9% as it expands northeast, now covering over 71,000 acres.
ADEQ will brief southern Arizona residents on a proposed aluminum plant. A petition against it has 2,000+ signatures.
The Kaibab Lodge near the Grand Canyon’s North Rim is under threat from the persistent Dragon Bravo Fire.
The Dragon Bravo Fire expanded to 26,000 acres, covering Marble Canyon and House Rock Valley in smoke and ash.
Firefighters face dire conditions as the Dragon Bravo Fire creates a massive smoke plume, with low humidity and high winds.
The seven states relying on the Colorado River face renewed disputes over dwindling water supplies amid climate change.
The Dragon Bravo Fire spans 44,000 acres at the Grand Canyon’s North Rim, threatening Kaibab Lodge and other areas.
The Colorado River’s future is in jeopardy as seven states face renewed conflicts over water allocation amid climate challenges.
Amid Arizona’s water crisis, Rep. Gail Griffin defends property rights, clashing with Gov. Hobbs over rural policies.
A candidate has emerged in the Mesa special recall election against council member Julie Spilsbury: Dorean Taylor.
