A new survey from the Center for the Future of Arizona reveals overwhelming support among Arizona voters for policies protecting groundwater and actively managing forests. This consensus transcends political lines and underscores the importance of these issues to voters ahead of the November election.
A new survey by the Center for the Future of Arizona reveals overwhelming support among Arizona voters for policies addressing water security and forest management, highlighting a shared sense of urgency for protecting the state’s natural resources. The findings underscore the importance of these issues in the upcoming November election, urging candidates to prioritize action.
Canadore College’s ‘Our Forest: A Living Lab for All’ initiative, which developed a 10-year forest management plan for its campus, has been named a finalist for an International Green Gown Award in the Nature Positive category. This recognition highlights the college’s commitment to sustainability and its efforts to manage its forested land responsibly.
Uttarakhand has faced a significant number of forest fires this year, with 477 incidents reported as of now. The fires have ravaged over 379.4 hectares of forest land, predominantly in the Kumaon region. Authorities are monitoring satellite alerts and implementing swift action to combat the blazes. Forest fires have become an annual occurrence in Uttarakhand, primarily during the mid-February to mid-June period, due to soaring temperatures and dry vegetation.
