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Field Snapshot: Using Science Policy to Advocate for Clean Water

Nov. 19, 2019

Aj Moses, a doctoral student with Dr. Mónica Ramírez-Andreotta, wants to be an expert in water issues, from federal and state laws to the microbial make-up of the water in our rain barrels. And with that knowledge, he wants to go into environmental policy to speak for those who cannot speak for themselves.

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Aj Moses is doctoral student interested in advocacy

Gardenroots Project Researches Effects of Mining Toxins on Communities

Nov. 18, 2019

Gardenroots is a citizen-science project for UA students and volunteers to help educate the public on environmental concerns and conditions. This group is currently working on researching the implications of mining and how released toxins are affecting the communities surrounding active and inactive mine sites. 

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Gardenroots Students Digging

Using Phenology to Uncover Regional Effects of Climate Change

Nov. 6, 2019

Dr. Theresa Crimmins of the School of Natural Resources and the Environment, along with our faculty and extension specialist Dr. Michael Crimmins, are comparing historical records with contemporary data to develop a more complete picture of the regional effects of global climate change.

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Black locusts (Robinia pseudoacacia)

Field Snapshot: Recycled Water Could Hold Clue to Harmful Algal Blooms

Oct. 30, 2019

Watch the story that examines a clue about harmful algal blooms discovered in Tucson's Sweetwater Wetlands by Dr. Jean McLain and her former graduate student Robert Lynch. This video is part of a series showing the people behind the science in our department.

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Sampling algae in Sweetwater Wetlands

Karletta Chief and Students Take On Clean Water Challenges on Navajo Nation

Sept. 25, 2019

Our faculty and extension specialist Dr. Karletta Chief works with students to tackle food, energy and water challenges among indigenous communities while letting traditional values guide their work. The project – called Indigenous Food, Energy and Water Security and Sovereignty, or Indige-FEWSS – combines research internships, teaching and cultural immersion.

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Dr. Karletta Chief works on water quality challenges on the Navajo Nation with students

Channah Rock Works to Enhance Food Safety in Yuma

Sept. 23, 2019

Our faculty and extension specialist Dr. Channah Rock investigates environmental factors that could affect leafy greens and other produce in Yuma for a multi-year study with the U.S. Food and Drug Adminstration, Yuma growers, the Arizona Department of Agriculture and local irrigation districts.

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Lettuce growing in a field in Arizona

New Video Series: People Behind the Science

Aug. 26, 2019

Watch a sneak peek of the six-video series, created in partnership with CALS Landmark Stories, exploring the people behind the science at the University of Arizona as you’ve never seen before. 

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People tackling environmental challenges at the University of Arizona

New Name, Same Mission: Department of Environmental Science (ENVS)

July 1, 2019

The name change effective July 1, 2019 eliminates redundancy and makes the department more recognizable to students interested and majoring in environmental science.

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Our faculty and staff gather to discuss environmental challenges

Q&A: Talking Science and Policy as a UCAR Capitol Hill Scholar

June 14, 2019

**Update on August 10** Doctoral student Arthur (AJ) Moses in the Department of Environmental Science has been selected for the University of Corporation for Atmospheric Research (UCAR) Next Generation Fellowship in the Public Policy Track. 

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AJ Moses visited Washington DC as a 2019 UCAR Capitol Hill Scholars in early June.

Ian Pepper Receives UAAA Extraordinary Faculty of the Year Award

May 8, 2019

Ian Pepper was recognized by the UA Alumni Association as an Extraordinary Faculty of the Year for his achievements and service to the University of Arizona. As the Director of the National Science Foundation Water and Environmental Technology Center and a professor in several departments across campus, Pepper has been with the University of Arizona for over 40 years and is highly-respected leader in environmental microbiology both locally and internationally.

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Ian Pepper Receives Award from UA Alumni Association