Result

Two state parks re-open; a measure that requires parks to privatize is defeated.

This spring, two state parks held grand-reopenings: McFarland State Historic Park and Homolovi Ruins. Thanks to timely activism from people like you, a misguided measure that would force parks to privatize was eliminated from the state budget. Yet all parks funding was eliminated — so if we don’t act now, more parks will close. We need your help to finish the job.

Result

Defending clean car standards.

In June, Environment Arizona advocate Bret Fanshaw testified before the Arizona Department of Environmental Quality in defense of our clean car standards, which are among the best in the nation. We need your help to move forward with our plan to get Arizona — and America — off oil for good. 

Result

A brighter future for wind and solar.

Through our activism and advocacy, Arizona is now set to get at least 15% of its energy from clean and renewable sources by 2025. This will ensure that more homes and businesses can tap into the energy of the sun and the power of the wind. Arizonans will also save money with energy efficiency measures included in this law.  

Result

Toxic mining moratorium extended.

Toxic mining has no place near the Grand Canyon. The Obama administration responded to calls from Environment Arizona and our allies and issued a temporary ban on new mining on more than 1 million acres surrounding the Grand Canyon. We’re pushing hard to make the ban permanent. 

Result

Report highlights threats to our drinking water.

Environment Arizona Advocate Bret Fanshaw released a report, "Courting Disaster," spotlighting short-sighted legal decisions have allowed polluters to dump into and pave over streams and wetlands that feed our water supply. We're calling on Congress not to block the Environmental Protection Agency from restoring Clean Water Act protections to all of the nation's waters.

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