Brandon Loomis
Environment Reporter at The Arizona Republic
Arizona Republic environment reporter.
Articles
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3 weeks ago |
azcentral.com | Brandon Loomis
Rugged mountain ranges in southeastern Arizona halted the march of a steel border wall during the first Trump presidency. Wildlife advocates say it shows the importance of animal travel routes. Jaguars, ocelots and black bears traverse the wildlands in southern Arizona and northern Mexico, but the area also harbors rare fish that could be lost if waterways are blocked, advocates argue.
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4 weeks ago |
yahoo.com | Brandon Loomis
The Trump administration intends to build 24.7 miles of border wall across the southern San Rafael Valley, a remote area south of Sonoita, Arizona, that is a vital migration corridor for jaguars and other wildlife, officials have confirmed. The Sierra Club received word of the move in one of the monthly updates on border construction activities it receives from the government.
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4 weeks ago |
azcentral.com | Brandon Loomis
The Trump administration plans to build nearly 25 miles of steel-posted border wall through Arizona's San Rafael Valley. The San Rafael Valley is considered part of a critical wildlife migration route, especially for endangered species like the jaguar and ocelot. Existing barriers allow the animals to pass through. Environmental groups oppose extending the wall through the San Rafael Valley, but challenging it will be difficult because laws allow the government to waive environmental regulations.
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1 month ago |
azcentral.com | Brandon Loomis
President Donald Trump signed an executive order aimed at expediting mining projects on public lands, connecting the issue to his "energy emergency."Environmental groups say the policy could lead to rushed reviews and poor planning that could damage fragile lands and lead to more lawsuits. The order also seeks a review of some parts of the 1872 mining law to allow for tailings and mining waste storage on public lands, but changing that law would require congressional action.
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2 months ago |
azcentral.com | Brandon Loomis
Cattle ranching is one of Arizona's original Five C's, along with citrus, cotton, copper and climate. Ranchers still graze cattle on Arizona's rangelands, but are wary about urban growth and lawsuits from environmental groups. Outside investors have changed the landscape for some ranchers, who have seen vineyards replace grazing lands and out-of-state owners change priorities. SAN RAFAEL VALLEY, Ariz.
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