Sad Day for the Hawks Nest Pack

With the January count of 50 wolves in the wild,this is a serious blow.  This is a pack that had not depredated on cows and learned to survive in the wild without causing trouble.

Wolves are a very important part of a heathy ecosystem.  More and more research supports the vital role they play . . . →Read More:Sad Day for the Hawks Nest Pack

Two Men Charged in Wallow Fire

 

TUCSON –A Tucson man and his cousin have been charged with causing the Wallow Fire,largest wildfire in Arizona history.

David Wayne Malboeuf,24,of Tucson,and Caleb Joshua Malboeuf,26,of Benson,were charged in connection with the Wallow Fire,which started May . . . →Read More:Two Men Charged in Wallow Fire

Personal-use fuelwood permits for Wallow Burn Area available on Springerville and Alpine Districts beginning August 23

Springerville,AZ –The Springerville and Alpine Districts of the Apache-Sitgreaves National Forests will be issuing permits beginning August 23 for personal-use fuelwood collection in select portions within the Wallow burn perimeter. Though crews continue to work diligently to provide safer conditions along Forest Service roads,many hazards still exist throughout the burn area including . . . →Read More:Personal-use fuelwood permits for Wallow Burn Area available on Springerville and Alpine Districts beginning August 23

More roads in Wallow Fire perimeter opening Thursday August 18,2011

Springerville,AZ –Crews are continuing to reduce hazards and install white-arrow designation signs on roads and areas within the Wallow Fire perimeter,and anticipate several additional roads ready to be opened Thursday. Forest managers are assessing roads and areas on a daily basis,and aim to open additional roads and provide an updated map . . . →Read More:More roads in Wallow Fire perimeter opening Thursday August 18,2011

Additional roads in Wallow Fire burn area to reopen Monday August 15th At Noon

 

Springerville,AZ –Crews are continuing to reduce hazards and install white-arrow designation signs on roads within the Wallow Fire area. Additional roads and trails will be open beginning August 15 at noon.

Motorized use within the . . . →Read More:Additional roads in Wallow Fire burn area to reopen Monday August 15th At Noon

WMCL Founding Member of White Mountain Stewardship Project

 

The 10-year guaranteed supply of wood fiber enables wood product businesses to invest in equipment designed specifically to treat and mill small diameter wood. By Liz Wise,Board Member,White Mountain Conservation League            In the aftermath of the Wallow fire there has been a . . . →Read More:WMCL Founding Member of White Mountain Stewardship Project

Pinos Altos home gets unwelcome visit from bear

One satiated bear

By the time the bear took off,the Blakes were out 15 chickens and the black bear left with a nearly full stomach.

"He ate about half of them,we took the rest,defeathered . . . →Read More:Pinos Altos home gets unwelcome visit from bear

How Fuel Treatment Made a Difference

 

Fuel Treatment Units Slow the Wallow Fire–Allow Firefighters to Safely Attack

As the main fire enters the 1⁄2 mile-wide White Mountain Stewardship Fuel Treatment units located above Alpine,the blaze drops from up in the tree crowns . . . →Read More:How Fuel Treatment Made a Difference

Select roads within burned area will re-open on the Apache National Forest for recreation opportunities

(SPRINGERVILLE,AZ—August 2,2011) –-The Apache-Sitgreaves National Forests (ASNFs) are working diligently to re-open areas within the Wallow Fire Emergency Closure on the Apache National Forest. A list of roads have been identified within the Wallow Fire burned area to open August 6,and the forest officials anticipate reopening additional roads by the end of . . . →Read More:Select roads within burned area will re-open on the Apache National Forest for recreation opportunities

YouTube of the Nutrioso Flood

Last week,rains fell in the Paddy Creek drainage and the result was flood waters in Nutrioso Creek.  Here is a video our neighbors took of the approaching water.  Their dog alerted them to the flow by pawing at the window:

 

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KCWdvgPD8t8&feature=share

 

Here are some photos we took of the same flood:

https://picasaweb.google.com/103775691102980719039/NutriosoCreekFloods

. . . →Read More:YouTube of the Nutrioso Flood