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Evacuations ordered as Tussock Fire burns 3,500 acres, moves toward Crown King

Evacuations ordered as Tussock Fire burns over 4,100 acres, moves toward Crown King Miguel Torres and Nienke Onneweer, Arizona Republic After burning 4,171, the Tussock Fire remained 0% contained and pushed toward Crown King as of Monday morning, according to the Bureau of Land Management. Evacuation orders for Minnehaha, Fort Misery, and Horsethief Basin remained in effect as well as road closures for Senator Highway (FS Road 52) between Hooper Saddle (FS Road 362) and Crown King (FS Road 259), while Crown King itself remained closed to non-residents, according to Deputy Scott Reed of the Yavapai County Sheriff s Office.  © Bureau of Land Management Helicopters working the Tussock Fire loaded water from Lake Pleasant on May 9, 2021. The Bureau of Land Management warned people Please do not interfere with operations. Remember wildfires and associated activity is a no drone zone. Interfering with wildfire activities can result in fines, jail time or both

Ozone pollution advisory extended

The Arizona Department of Environmental Quality has again extended its High Pollution Advisory for ozone for the Greater Phoenix Area through Thursday, May 13. It also has issued an ozone pollution “watch” for Friday, May 14.  This means that forecast weather conditions combined with existing ozone levels are expected to result in local maximum 8-hour ozone concentrations that pose a health risk. Adverse health effects increase as air quality deteriorates. Ozone is an air contaminant which can cause breathing difficulties for children as well as persons with respiratory problems. A decrease in physical activity is recommended. If it is a regularly scheduled workday, you are urged to carpool, telecommute or use mass transit.

Mining industry, builders sought changes in Arizona water bill

View Comments Newly released emails reveal that lawyers and lobbyists for mining companies, developers and the agriculture industry had a hand behind the scenes in shaping Arizona’s newly adopted law on clean-water rules for rivers and streams.  The emails show the involvement of these influential groups went beyond their public endorsements of the legislation. Their lawyers and lobbyists were given access to offer input while the final legislation was being drafted, and the emails show they suggested specific language, offered “wordsmithing” tweaks and requested significant changes that state officials incorporated into the bill. The Arizona Department of Environmental Quality released more than 400 emails in response to a request by The Arizona Republic under the state’s public records law.

Emails show mining industry, home-builders pushed for changes in water bill — and got them

Emails show mining industry, home-builders pushed for changes in water bill and got them Ian James, Arizona Republic © Mare Czinar/Special for The Republic Volcanic cliffs flank the Hassayampa River bed. Newly released emails reveal that lawyers and lobbyists for mining companies, developers and the agriculture industry had a hand behind the scenes in shaping Arizona’s newly adopted law on clean-water rules for rivers and streams.  The emails show the involvement of these influential groups went beyond their public endorsements of the legislation. Their lawyers and lobbyists were given access to offer input while the final legislation was being drafted, and the emails show they suggested specific language, offered “wordsmithing” tweaks and requested significant changes that state officials incorporated into the bill.

Ozone pollution advisory for Tuesday

The Arizona Department of Environmental Quality has again extended its High Pollution Advisory for ozone for the Greater Phoenix Area through Thursday, May 13. It also has issued an ozone pollution “watch” for Friday, May 14.  This means that forecast weather conditions combined with existing ozone levels are expected to result in local maximum 8-hour ozone concentrations that pose a health risk. Adverse health effects increase as air quality deteriorates. Ozone is an air contaminant which can cause breathing difficulties for children as well as persons with respiratory problems. A decrease in physical activity is recommended. If it is a regularly scheduled workday, you are urged to carpool, telecommute or use mass transit.

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