Dry, warm, windy conditions make May and June Northern Arizona’s prime season for wildfire. As cities and forests call for fire restrictions and wildland firefighters are on high alert, Carol Fontana and members of the Equine Emergency Evacuation of Yavapai County (EEE) are vigilantly strengthening their large-animal rescue networks, identifying resources and preparing for action. “At least half of our group has been training for the last year,” said Fontana, EEE board chair. “We have a great … [Read more...] about Wildfire Season has Volunteers Ready to Evacuate Large Animals
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Legendary Cattle Ranch Welcomes Renewables
A renewable energy project is being planned by NextEra Energy Resources on the expansive high desert rangeland of Babbitt Ranches and Arizona State Trust Land, about 30 miles north of Flagstaff. The proposed Babbitt Ranch Energy Center is said to be an innovative project that combines wind energy, solar energy and battery energy storage – all in the same location – making more renewable energy available to customers for more hours of the day, even when the sun is not shining and the wind is not … [Read more...] about Legendary Cattle Ranch Welcomes Renewables