Pima County Celebrates Car Free Day by Hosting Mini-Fairs PIMA COUNTY, September 20, 2021–World Car Free Day is this Wednesday, September 22nd, and the Pima County Department of Environmental Quality (PDEQ) Clean Air Program will celebrate with two mini-fairs for commuters who use alternate modes of transportation. In the morning, snacks and beverages will be offered …
Becton, Dickinson and Company Air Quality Permit Process Begins Pima County, Arizona, September 17, 2021 – The Pima County Department of Environmental Quality (PDEQ) is opening a 90-day public comment period today in order for the public to provide comments on the proposed Becton, Dickinson & Company Air Quality Permit. PDEQ will also host a virtual Open …
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Pima County, April 29, 2021 – As days grow longer and hotter in southern Arizona, levels of the air pollutant ground-level ozone begin to climb. Ozone pollution season begins in April and lasts through September. Fortunately, the air quality in Pima County is usually in the “good” or “moderate” range during this time period. There …
PIMA COUNTY, April 14, 2021 – The Pima County Regional Flood Control District (District) will receive additional effluent to support habitat for the endangered Gila topminnow living downstream of the Agua Nueva Water Reclamation plant. The topminnow was once considered gone from its native areas like the Santa Cruz River. Though, it was again discovered …
Improvements at Historic Canoa Ranch A popular County attraction is starting to see a series of restoration improvements. These will restore natural habitat and improve the visitor experience. Extensive environmental mitigation efforts either underway or in the works at Historic Canoa Ranch located near Green Valley at Interstate 19 and Canoa Ranch Road, are bringing new water …
Wondering what to do with all that plastic cutlery you get when ordering takeout? We’ll tell you. And we have some follow-up answers to last month’s questions on household batteries. Pima County FYI has a monthly column featuring questions and answers on all things green. Our own Green Geek gets assistance on answering your questions …
This plant stinks, in more ways than one Pima County and the Regional Flood Control District (District) want to warn the public about the spread of a invasive and noxious weed species taking root in the community. Mishandling this plant can cause severe breathing problems that may require hospitalization. Although humorously named, the stinknet plant is no …
PIMA COUNTY, Feb. 12, 2021 – Valentine’s Day is a perfect day to remember there is much to love about air in Pima County. Most days in 2020 were “good” air quality days as measured by Pima County Department of Environmental Quality air quality monitors in addition to the AirNow Air Quality Index. There are …
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