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Improving the Riparian Habitat Mitigation Ordinance and Floodplain Regulations: Sonoran Desert Conservation Plan

ContributorsPima County (Ariz.). County Administrator's Office (Publisher)

Created2000-10

Description

This memorandum describes (1) the potential applicability to Pima County of a national initiative to institute reforms in floodplain management; and (2) an assessment of the effectiveness of Pima County's Riparian Habitat Mitigation Ordinance (attachment). An inter-departmental team was formed to formulate specific proposals for consideration as part of the…

This memorandum describes (1) the potential applicability to Pima County of a national initiative to institute reforms in floodplain management; and (2) an assessment of the effectiveness of Pima County's Riparian Habitat Mitigation Ordinance (attachment). An inter-departmental team was formed to formulate specific proposals for consideration as part of the Riparian Protection Element of the SDCP and the major plan amendment to the County's comprehensive plan.

Proposal in Support of the Ironwood Preserve: Sonoran Desert Conservation Plan

ContributorsPima County (Ariz.). County Administrator's Office (Publisher)

Created2000-03

Description

Provides a brief discussion of the need for the federal government to afford special protection for the Ironwood forest found in the Ragged Top and Silverbell Mountains. A proposed Ironwood Preserve would conserve one of the most valuable stands of the ancient Ironwood forest within the Sonoran Desert ecoregion.

Desert Ironwood Primer - Biodiversity and Uses Associated With Ancient Legume and Cactus Forests: Sonoran Desert Conservation Plan

ContributorsNabhan, Gary Paul (Author) / Pima County (Ariz.). County Administrator's Office (Publisher)

Created2000-02

Description

Takes a comprehensive view of ironwood habitats in both the United States and Mexico, evaluating the ecological and cultural resources supported by the ancient ironwood tree. The study provides an overview of the history and ecology of desert ironwood, and a discussion of the binational research effort undertaken to produce…

Takes a comprehensive view of ironwood habitats in both the United States and Mexico, evaluating the ecological and cultural resources supported by the ancient ironwood tree. The study provides an overview of the history and ecology of desert ironwood, and a discussion of the binational research effort undertaken to produce the report.

Horizon - 1987 (June 26)

ContributorsGrant, Michael, 1951- (Host) / Public Broadcasting Service (Broadcaster)

Created1987-06-26

Description

Pre-recorded Friday Edition. Panelists discuss the special summer session of the Arizona Legislature (topics include state income tax, government waste, school financing, the superconducting supercollider, and Max Hawkins' confirmation hearing), the Reach Four flood control channel, an anti-blight proposal, and a West Valley childhood cancer cluster. Panelists include Jack Lavelle,…

Pre-recorded Friday Edition. Panelists discuss the special summer session of the Arizona Legislature (topics include state income tax, government waste, school financing, the superconducting supercollider, and Max Hawkins' confirmation hearing), the Reach Four flood control channel, an anti-blight proposal, and a West Valley childhood cancer cluster. Panelists include Jack Lavelle, Legislative Reporter, Phoenix Gazette; Laurie Asseo, Legislative Reporter, Associated Press; John Leach, Assistant City Editor, Arizona Republic.

Horizon - 1987 (August 24)

ContributorsGrant, Michael, 1951- (Host) / Palacio, Phyllis (Reporter) / Public Broadcasting Service (Broadcaster)

Created1987-08-24

DescriptionRio Salado Project Package, Phillip Gagle and Aaron Kizer In-Studio Interview (Taylor); Grandparents' Rights Package (Palacio). Segments on updates regarding the Rio Salado Project (flood control), and youth pregnancies and the relationships between grandparents and grandchildren in these situations.

Horizon - 1987 (August 25)

ContributorsGrant, Michael, 1951- (Host) / Bommersbach, Jana (Commentator) / Public Broadcasting Service (Broadcaster)

Created1987-08-25

DescriptionAnti-Drug Legislation Package, Steve Twist and Tom Collins In-Studio Interview (Palacio); Bommersbach's Byline #64: Flight 255 Package (Durrenberger). Segments on funding and enforcing Arizona's harsh new drug law, and Bommersbach's Byline (the media's handling of the Detroit airplane crash).

Horizon - 1987 (March 5)

ContributorsGrant, Michael, 1951- (Host) / Mecham, Evan (Interviewee) / Martínez, Oscar J. (Oscar Jáquez), 1943- (Interviewee) / Public Broadcasting Service (Broadcaster)

Created1987-03-05

DescriptionGovernor Evan Mecham In-Studio Interview (Corso); Oscar Martinez Profile Package (D'Alli). Segments on an interview with Governor Evan Mecham that covers such topics as political appointments, budget proposals, and the relationship between Governor and press; and the social and economic history of the Southwest border region.

Horizon - 1987 (March 6)

ContributorsGrant, Michael, 1951- (Host) / Jennings, Max (Panelist) / Kolbe, John W., 1940- (Panelist) / Public Broadcasting Service (Broadcaster)

Created1987-03-06

Description

Pre-recorded Friday Edition. Panelists discuss the strained relationship between Governor Mecham and the press, the judiciary and the legislature, and the Maricopa County Defender's Office. Panelists include Max Jennings, Executive Editor, Tribune Newspapers; Richard Robertson, City Editor, Arizona Republic; Laurie Asseo, Legislative Reporter, Associated Press; John Kolbe, Political Editor, Phoenix…

Pre-recorded Friday Edition. Panelists discuss the strained relationship between Governor Mecham and the press, the judiciary and the legislature, and the Maricopa County Defender's Office. Panelists include Max Jennings, Executive Editor, Tribune Newspapers; Richard Robertson, City Editor, Arizona Republic; Laurie Asseo, Legislative Reporter, Associated Press; John Kolbe, Political Editor, Phoenix Gazette.

Horizon - 1987 (March 25)

ContributorsGrant, Michael, 1951- (Host) / Steiger, Sam, 1929-2012 (Interviewee) / Weaver, Donald E. (Donald Edgar), 1939- (Interviewee) / Doyel, David E. (David Elmond), 1946- (Interviewee) / Public Broadcasting Service (Broadcaster)

Created1987-03-25

DescriptionMecham Review Package (Corso); Sam Steiger In-Studio Interview (Corso); Archaeology/Public Package (Cavanary). Segments on critique of Governor Mecham and the creation of a group of elder statesmen, the Swedish metal-to-bone fusion technique in dentistry,

Horizon - 1985 (May 14)

ContributorsD'Alli, Richard (Host) / Grant, Michael, 1951- (Host) / Goodwin, Frederick K., 1936- (Interviewee) / Itil, Turan M. (Interviewee) / Public Broadcasting Service (Broadcaster)

Created1985-05-14

DescriptionDan Sagromoso & Vern Schweigert In-Studio Interview (Grant); Valium I Package (D'Alli). Segments on medications and water-related infrastructure projects.

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