1.2 million acre-feet saved at Lake Mead
In a press release obtained by KYMA, thanks to the Imperial Irrigation District (IID) and local farmers, over 1.2 million acre-feet of water have…
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Local school district receives grant to help reduce bus emission
Yuma School District One received nearly $240,000 in grant funds through the Diesel Emissions Reduction…
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Energy developer announces solar plus project in Imperial County
A leading renewable energy developer, owner and operator Arevon Energy, Inc., hosted a ribbon-cutting ceremony to mark the start of operations at its…
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Tribal representatives call on President Biden to designate new desert national monuments in California
In a press release, this is to protect “sacred Tribal lands and cultural landscapes and imperiled…
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Extreme heat in Arizona impacting pumpkin patches
The extreme heat isn’t just impacting people, it is also having an impact on crops, but one pumpkin patch owner has been fighting this battle for…
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Ruben Gallego defends Yuma’s local air quality
U.S. Representative Ruben Gallego is sending a letter to the Environmental Protection Agency asking it to be more flexible and not punish Yuma for…
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Medications can cause severe side effects when it comes to high temperatures
According Chief Medical Officer, Dr. Colin Banas, “Antibiotics are a very big set of medications that can actually have pretty significant…
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IID announces approval of new conservation agreeement
In a press release, the System Conservation Implementation Agreement (SCIA) was approved by IID’s Board of Directors to provide funding for “the…
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Reservations begin for free shade tree program
In a press release, this is for residential customers in the Imperial Valley and Eastern Coachella Valley, where a total of 1,000 trees will be…
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Los Angeles to host a car-free Olympic Games in 2028
Getting people out of their cars and onto public transit is an ambitious goal in LA, but it’s one way LA28 will limit the carbon footprint of the…
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Port of Los Angeles sued by environmental organization
The port is accused of violating the Clean Water Act, and the lawsuit claims the port continuously dumps untreated waste water, and discharges…
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Yuma County Health Department trains for mosquito season this summer
As temperatures rise this summer, the Yuma County Health Department says there’s an increased risk of mosquitoes carrying mosquito-borne…
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Face the Nation moderator Margaret Brennan sits down with Bill Gates for an exclusive interview
Bill Gates, former CEO of Microsoft, spoke with Face the Nation moderator Margaret Brennan about nuclear energy after he and his company, TerraPower,…
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Transportation Plan finalized for vehicle access north of Yuma
The Imperial Hills Travel and Transportation Management Plan Environmental Assessment identified vehicle routes that could be made around Imperial…
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Seasonal fire restrictions placed in Arizona due to increased fire risk
The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) said it is implementing season Stage 1 fire restrictions on BLM-managed lands including Yuma…
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Yuma County gives Smucker Park update
Yuma County explained why Ray Smucker Park has recently seen most of its grass and even some of its trees beginning to dry…
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Imperial Irrigation District celebrates Zanjeros Appreciation Week
The Imperial Irrigation District is celebrating its Zanjero Appreciation…
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YCSO patrols local waters on Memorial Day weekend
The Yuma County Sheriff’s Office (YCSO) is patrolling some local waters this Memorial Day weekend to ensure everyone can have fun while staying…
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Navajo Nation approves proposed settlement to secure Colorado River water
The Navajo Nation Council has signed off on a proposed water rights settlement that carries a price tag larger than any such agreement enacted by…
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Imperial Irrigation District launches tree planting grant in Imperial County
The Imperial Irrigation District has launched a grant to combat heat and beautify communities with trees in Imperial…
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