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Wildlife provided with new water source
11/10/2011
(Maricopa County) After two years of planning and construction, the long-awaited nature pond at White Tank Mountain Regional Park opens to the public for interpretive programming on Saturday, November 19 at 11 a.m. ....More Details
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Maricopa County Named Top Public Employer for Trip Reduction
10/31/2011
For Immediate Release
October 28, 2011
Maricopa County was named as the outstanding public employer at the 24th Annual Clean Air Campaign Awards luncheon this week.
The county was recognized for its efforts to promote a healthy environment ....More Details
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MARICOPA COUNTY PARKS PREPARE TO LIFT FIRE BAN
10/21/2011
(Phoenix) – The Maricopa County Parks and Recreation Department will lift its annual fire ban beginning Friday, October 21, 2011. This allows park visitors to use campfires, fire pits, and charcoal grills. ....More Details
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White Tank Wins 3 Valley Forward Awards
9/21/2011
WHITE TANK LIBRARY & NATURE CENTER EARNS 3 VALLEY FORWARD AWARDS INCLUDING TREASURED CRESCORDIA ....More Details
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Air Quality Information at Your Fingertips
8/26/2011
When you’re looking to find more information on the air you breathe here in Maricopa County, we offer the following air quality resources available to you:
CleanAirMakeMore.com: visit our educational website to learn more about the pollutant ....More Details
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McDowell Mountain Pump Track among county programs honored
8/25/2011
Let’s face it, the younger generation is just not into ping pong and sandlot baseball. They’re seeking the adrenalin rush and thrill that mountain biking offers and that’s exactly what they’ll find at McDowell Mountain Regional Park’s new pump track! ....More Details
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Nominate a 2011 Clean Air Champion
8/9/2011
Maricopa County (August 8, 2011) - Valley Metro is seeking nominations for the 2010 Clean Air Campaign Awards which will be presented on Wednesday, October 26, 2011, at the JW Marriott Desert Ridge Resort and Spa. Now in its 24th year, the Clean Air ....More Details
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Ozone Health Watch Extended Through Wednesday
8/2/2011
Levels of ground level ozone pollution continue to collect in our air. Air quality forecasters say areas of the Valley will remain at risk for near-to-unhealthy ozone levels today and tomorrow. Winds are expected to increase on Wednesday which will ....More Details
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Text Amendment Comments for Utility-Scale Solar
7/21/2011
The public is encouraged to review and comment on the draft of the proposed Text Amendment (TA2011007) to the Maricopa County Local Additions and Addenda relating to code cycles for utility-scale solar electric generating facilities. Please see the f ....More Details
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Ozone Health Watch Saturday and Sunday
7/15/2011
State air quality forecasters say tomorrow’s ozone concentrations are expected to double from today’s levels. That will send concentrations of the pollutant close to hitting the federal health standard. As a result, an ozone health watch will be in ....More Details
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Storm effects long term for air quality
7/7/2011
Regional regulatory and planning agencies urge caution
Maricopa County (July 7, 2011) — Dusty air continues to pervade the Valley prompting elevated air pollution concerns for coarse particulate matter (PM-10).
Tuesday night’s unprecedented d ....More Details
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Ozone High Pollution Advisory Tuesday
6/21/2011
The Arizona Department of Environmental Quality is issuing an ozone High Pollution Advisory (HPA) for Tuesday, June 21.
The Maricopa County Air Quality Department's “No Burn Day” restriction is in effect during this HPA as well as during th ....More Details
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County Employees asked to Dump the Pump on June 16
6/14/2011
Save Money. Ride Transit.
Phoenix, AZ (June 13, 2011) If fuel costs have taken over your budget, then it’s time to take a vacation from high gas prices. On June 16, Arizonans are being asked to participate in the National Dump the Pump Day. S ....More Details
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Ozone Health Watch Tuesday
6/13/2011
June 13, 2011 -- Air quality forecasters say ozone production and accumulation will be on the upswing again by Tuesday. Factors such as an absence of daytime cloud cover, afternoon high temperatures at or near 105 degrees, and relatively subdued aft ....More Details
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Ozone High Pollution Advisory Thursday
6/8/2011
June 8, 2011 -- The Arizona Department of Environmental Quality is issuing an ozone High Pollution Advisory (HPA) for Thursday, June 9.
Ozone levels increased rapidly Tuesday because of the lack of wind. The same conditions are expected to be ....More Details
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EPA honors Maricopa County Dust Handbook and Field Guide
6/7/2011
[Washington D.C.] June 7, 2011 - The Maricopa County Air Quality Department will be recognized by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency [EPA] today as one of 12 recipients in the nation during the 11th Annual Clean Air Excellence Awards. ....More Details
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COUNTY PARK TO REVIEW TRAILS MASTER PLAN
6/6/2011
COUNTY PARK TO REVIEW TRAILS MASTER PLAN
(Fountain Hills) – The Maricopa County Parks and Recreation Department will be reviewing the McDowell Mountain Regional Park Trails Master Plan to ensure that the park has an adequate trail system in pla ....More Details
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Energy Saving Tips for Summer
6/6/2011
EPA Offers Energy Tips on Summer Cooling to Help Save Money, Reduce Pollution
WASHINGTON – With summer around the corner, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) Energy Star program today issued its annual list of ideas to help the ....More Details
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Air Quality Awareness Week May 2-6
5/2/2011
Monday kicks off this year's Air Quality Awareness Week. Today's theme: Ozone and Particle Pollution
What is Air Pollution?
There are many kinds of air pollution. The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) calculates the Air Quality Index (AQI) f ....More Details
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BIKE TO WORK DAY
3/24/2011
City of Phoenix and Maricopa County invite bike and multi-modal bike commuters to a downtown celebration. Free breakfast to the first 175 pre-registered riders, plus t-shirts, prizes, and give-aways. Join Valley Metro, Maricopa County Air Quality, an ....More Details
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White Tank Solar Energy Gets to Electrical Grid
3/23/2011
For the first time since the White Tank Branch Library & Nature Center opened to the public in November 2010, solar energy generated onsite was sent to the electrical grid. ....More Details
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Santa Fe Depot Adaptive Re-Use Project Nears Completion
3/16/2011
Six months ago, it didn’t look like much. In fact, it was spooky inside: A dark, abandoned, dirty warehouse, an environmental hazard, ready for an implosion or a bulldozer. ....More Details
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NACo produces success story for counties energy projects
3/4/2011
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The National Association of Counties (NACo) today unveiled 11 short videos featuring county success implementing energy projects. The videos were produced in partnership with EcoMedia CBS and filmed at NACo’s County Forum on Energy ....More Details
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Helping low to moderate income home owners reduce energy use
2/25/2011
PHOENIX, Ariz. – Funding is available to assist eligible homeowners to improve the energy efficiency of their homes. Eligible low to moderate income Maricopa County homeowners are encouraged to participate in the County’s Weatherization Assistance Pr ....More Details
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