(C) Google Earth, Fabio Falchi et al (2016) Light pollution, which has joined air, water, and soil pollution as a major environmental concern, occurs by direct transmission of light which we experience as “skyglow.” It can be caused by many sources including homes, businesses, signs parks, roadway lighting, sports events, vehicles, construction, airports and military […]
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Remediation Still in Planning Stage for Lead Queen Mine
Sludge can still be seen in the entrance to the Lead Queen Mine off of Harshaw Rd. Photo by Robert Gay The Lead Queen Mine’s dramatic orange discharge and relative ease of access via Forest Road 4646 make it a highly visible poster child for acid mine drainage. It is even possible to see a […]
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Fairborn Observatory: A Hidden Gem
Fairborn Observatory, located in the the Coronado National Forest south of Patagonia, uses two types of telescopes to search for exoplanets. Photo by Robert Gay Fairborn Observatory lies tucked away on the east side of the Patagonia mountains. It is not open to the public, but very open to the deep bowl of the night […]
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Pie Auction a Sweet Success
Bernice Pomeroy digs into a pie at the Patagonia Pie Auction Sept. 8. Photo by Robert Gay Approximately 70 people, from two weeks to 90+ years of age, gathered in the community garden on Sept. 8 for the 13th annual Patagonia Pie Auction fundraiser. Tables, chairs and people were spread out under the trees and […]
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Town Council Notes – Oct. 2018
Charlee Farley asked again at the August 8 council meeting that the town do something about feral cats. In response to her plea for action, retired veterinarian Steve Finch spoke about the complexity of the problem of controlling feral cats including possible high costs and difficulty in identifying which cats are feral and which are […]
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Eyes on the Ground: Wildlife Cams Around Patagonia
This wildlife cam, located in Box Canyon, helps researchers learn more about wildlife in the area. Over the past decade, more and more trail cameras have tracked the movement of animals in wild areas throughout North America. Just for starters, you can see live-streaming online video of eagles’ nests, sandhill cranes, condors, bears catchingsalmon, and […]