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Lawyers, guns and money

Tue, 05/15/2012 - 12:01am

It appears that some people believe that I have no interest in the water from the springs because I stated that I like the option of drilling a well for a reliable source of water.

Of course, right after making that statement I also stated that the city always had three wells, and do not get me wrong, that the free water from Huachuca Mountains is a great asset to the city.

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Audubon joins Tribute opposition

Thu, 05/10/2012 - 12:10am

Shar Porier

Herald/Review

At the last Upper San Pedro Partnership meeting, U.S. Bureau of Land Management Gila District Manager Tom Dabbs presented a letter of opposition to the issuance of Designation of Adequate Water Supply to a local company.

The letter to the Arizona Department of Water Resources stated BLM’s objection that there is not enough water legally available for use by the Pueblo Del Sol Water Company for the next 100 years.

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Event to celebrate spring on the San Pedro River

Thu, 05/03/2012 - 12:10am

Herald/Review

EDITOR’S NOTE: The following article was submitted by Laura Mackin of the San Pedro House. She can be contacted at sanpedrohouse@sanpedroriver.org.

Celebrate Spring on the San Pedro River with an all day event at the San Pedro House on Saturday, May 5. International Migratory Bird Day is celebrated every year to bring attention to the millions of birds who use the San Pedro River as their migratory route. Our Spring Festival will feature activities for all nature enthusiasts.

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Friends of San Pedro: Birding is a big deal along the San Pedro River

Fri, 04/13/2012 - 12:01am

Shown is a beaver dam on the San Pedro River. (Photo by D. Nagle)

By Jennie Duberstein

Springtime has arrived in southeastern Arizona so it is time to welcome feathered travelers from the south, where birds have spent the winter in Mexico, Central America, and even as far away as South America.

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Chamber of Commerce: Chamber playing a role in vital water issue

Sun, 04/01/2012 - 12:10am

Amanda Baillie, Sierra Vista Area Chamber of Commerce Executive Director

Several weeks ago, a new community campaign was launched by four high profile organizations focusing on water use and Fort Huachuca. Sierra Vista & Fort Huachuca – Our Community • Our Future is a joint effort by the Sierra Vista Area Chamber, City of Sierra Vista, Cochise County and the Huachuca 50.

It is a grassroots campaign which aims to raise awareness regarding the critical nature of Fort Huachuca to our economy and national defense, and why water and the San Pedro River are so important to the longevity of this military installation.

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Our Opinions: Water fight isn’t over

Mon, 02/27/2012 - 12:10am

The Sierra Vista Herald/Bisbee Daily Review

Consider it an unexpected turn of events in the match between proponents of maintaining Fort Huachuca, and hence, Southeast Arizona, against those who would argue that the post should be dramatically reduced in size because of environmental concerns.

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Decision regarding fish a relief for many

Sun, 02/26/2012 - 12:01am

By Shar Porier

Herald/Review

BISBEE — The decision by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service to exclude the San Pedro River from re-establishig two species of fish was met with relief by some in Cochise County and Sierra Vista and on Fort Huachuca.

There was some concern in previous discussions, particularly at the county level, that the re-colonization of the spikedace and loach minnows along the San Pedro River would create problems due to possible increased water flow needs to support them within the San Pedro Riparian National Conservation Area (SPRNCA).

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Two fish won’t find home in San Pedro

Fri, 02/24/2012 - 12:10am

Shar Porier

Herald/Review

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) has determined that the now endangered spikedace and loach minnows will not be re-established in the Upper San Pedro River.

FWS staff have excluded “the upper San Pedro River due to impacts to national security associated with Fort Huachuca,” states Jeff Humphries, FWS public outreach coordinator, in a press release.

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Our View: A sensible idea

Fri, 02/17/2012 - 12:10am

The Sierra Vista Herald/Bisbee Daily Review

The significance of statements made Tuesday at a gathering of the Southeastern Arizona Contractors Association cannot be over emphasized.

During the monthly luncheon meeting of the group, Cochise County Supervisor Pat Call and county engineer Karen Riggs outlined efforts to replenish the San Pedro aquifer by capturing storm water runoff.

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Water issues key to fort's future, environmentalist says

Says fort, community must take responsibility

Sat, 01/28/2012 - 12:01am

By Bill Hess

Herald/Review

SIERRA VISTA — While an environmental opponent of Fort Huachuca said he expects the post will not be closed, he expressed continuing concern of the lack of responsibility by post officials and leaders in the civilian community when it comes to water issues.

Co-founder and board member of the Center for Biological Diversity Dr. Robin Silver, a medical doctor, said the amount of money the Army and Department of Defense has spent on the post still lacks any sense of responsibility for damaging the environment.

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