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Without comprehensive tree tracking data since 2014, Phoenix is struggling to assess shade progress. Now, they're going to change 2030 goals.

Signs here and there in your community that make you say, okay, wait a minute. this might have something to do with climate change? >> well, this summer is unusual as i indicated earlier in that normally this time of year, if we're making news, it's because we have severe thunderstorms. we literally have a monsoon season that rolls about this time of year into maricopa county. but we're dry as a bone and have been for weeks, and there's no rain in the forecast. so something is off this year. mesa, like probably most cities in the united states, we are taking climate action very seriously. we h...

Recover waterlife. >> reporter: as co-owners of the boat works they've spent their lives on the water and were sickened by pictures of animals dying in the catastrophe so they set out to dramatically modify a line of their boats to come to the rescue. completely funded by donations and on their own time, the men consulted wildlife biologists to produce what they believe is the first boat ever made specifically for this work. >> the basic problem with many boats is they just can't go into shallow marshes. >> right. because of the "v." it draws too much water. >> reporter: these boats operate in...

The basic problem with many boats is they just can't go into shallow marshes -- >> right because of the -- it draws too much water. >> reporter: these boats operate in less than a foot of water, slipping up silently on injured animals. a big work table allows instant care instead of a long ride to a cleaning station first while an adjustable shade canopy and mist nozzles lower the crushing temperatures. the boats are even wired for internet access. it's a labor of love. >> really it's challenging on our business. but this is what we should be doing right now. >> reporter: the biggest trouble? ...

Wildlife might be. >> it draws too much water. >> reporter: these boats operate in less than a foot of water slipping up silently on injured animals. a big work table allows instant care instead of a long ride to a cleaning station first, while an adjustable shade canopy and mist nozzles lower the crushing temperatures. the boats are even wired for internet access. it's a labor of love. >> it's challenging on our business, but this is what we should be doing now. >> reporter: the biggest trouble? they have been unable to get approval from bp and the government to put their boats to work. after...