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  • A thin, dry border between heaven and hell

    In his anthology, God’s Country or Devil’s Playground, editor Barney Nelson gathers together an eclectic mix of the best nature writing from the Big Bend of Texas

    by Jessica Toubman, Sep 13, 2004

  • Alien grasses are finding new homes in Arizona

    The writer speaks up for alien grasses that spread fire through the desert

    by Matt Chew, Sep 12, 2005

  • At last, a California desert bill

    California Desert Protection Act nears approval.

    by Staff, May 16, 1994

  • Death Valley wakes up with a bang

    The writer drives from Oregon to Death Valley to experience its once-in-a-lifetime wildflower bonanza

    by Pepper Trail, Mar 28, 2005

  • Defending the desert

    "Defending the Desert: Conserving Biodiversity on BLM Lands in the Southwest" by the Environmental Defense Fund is reviewed.

    by Staff, Nov 13, 1995

  • Getting under the desert’s skin: Biologist Jayne Belnap

    by Michelle Nijhuis, Jan 19, 2004

  • Hidden Waters resurfaces

    Charles Bowden’s book, Killing the Hidden Waters, which explores the Sonoran Desert world of the Papago Indians, has been re-released after 25 years

    by Matt Jenkins, Jun 07, 2004

  • How a tiny owl changed Tucson

    The cactus ferruginous pygmy owl has been removed from the endangered species list, but Tucson area leaders say they plan to continue the desert conservation efforts put in place to help the very rare bird

    by Tony Davis, Jun 26, 2006

  • Lawns and pools close in on desert lab

    The University of Arizona's Desert Laboratory, a unique desert biological field station, faces the pressure of the city of Tucson's growth and the uncertain future of the land.

    by Peter Friederici, Mar 03, 1997

  • Playing God in desert potholes

    The writer plays God to a desert pothole filled suddenly with tadpoles

    by Gail Binkly, Apr 12, 2004
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