Sedona AZ (September 18, 2018) – The U.S. Forest Service advises that Coconino National Forest area residents affected by the Platypus and Rhino fires can expect smoky morning skies for a few more days. – Two lighting-caused fires continue to burn, but burnout operations have been successful and smoke will decrease as the week goes on. – These fires are burning in extremely steep... 

The Loop 202 South Mountain Freeway will be constructed with four lanes in each direction – three general use lanes and one HOV lane. Sedona AZ (May 19, 2015) – While the Arizona Department of Transportation and the Federal Highway Administration have not yet had an opportunity to review in detail the legal action filed against the Loop 202 South Mountain Freeway, the agencies are confident... 

Sedona AZ (October 25, 2014) – The Oak Creek Watershed Council (OCWC) has been awarded a $120,040 grant by the Arizona Department of Environmental Quality (ADEQ) through its water quality improvement grant program to address and control polluted runoff in the Carroll Canyon drainage. Mitigation will focus on the Settlers Rest neighborhood in West Sedona, located near the top of Carroll Canyon. Carroll... 

Sedona SR 89A Midgely Bridge Sedona AZ (April 30, 2014) – Visitors will have no reason to step behind the bushes at Midgley Bridge Overlook, a popular Sedona tourist site. A new public restroom will soon be available, the first construction of a public toilet along the Oak Creek Corridor since 2007. The U.S. Forest Service (USFS), in partnership with the Oak Creek Watershed Council (OCWC), is in... 

This article submitted by the City of Sedona Sedona AZ (August 28, 2013) – The waste water plant is an Enterprise Fund, which means it is supposed to charge what it costs to operate. This has not been the case for many years. How did we get to this point and what is being done to address the issue?  Around 1984, a study was conducted by what is now the Arizona Department of Environmental Quality... 

This SedonaEye.com article written and submitted by City of Sedona staff. Sedona AZ (June 3, 2013) – The City of Sedona Public Works Department is requesting public comment on its Storm Water Quality Management Program. The SWQM Program affects the entire City, including construction sites, existing developments, government agencies, and activities by residents or tourists that may result in... 

Sedona AZ (October 5, 2012) –  The SedonaEye.com publishes the Minutes of the September 27, 2012 Sedona Fire District Board meeting without editorial comment: Sedona Fire District  2860 Southwest Drive, Sedona, Arizona 86336 Telephone (928) 282-6800 FAX (928) 282-6857 REGULAR BOARD MEETING Station #1 – 2860 Southwest Drive – West Sedona – Multipurpose Room Thursday, September 27, 2012... 

Cononino Forest prescribed burn Flagstaff AZ (October 2, 2012) – The United States Department of Agriculture Forest Service is notifying the public of an October 2, 2012 prescribed burn in the Coconino National Forest: In northern Arizona, we love our forests. Our forests are the setting for various recreational activities and provide the backdrop for our community. But, while it may not always... 

Barry Allen, OCWC Executive Director SEDONA AZ (May 21, 2012) – The Oak Creek Watershed Council (OCWC) announced today it has initiated the development of a comprehensive Community Outreach Program (OCCOP) designed to promote better stewardship of Oak Creek by the watershed community, and reduce or eliminate trash and fecal contamination. “The objective is to raise the awareness level, particularly... 

Sedona AZ (May 3, 2012) – The City of Sedona Public Works Department is requesting public comment on the Storm Water Quality Management Program. The Program affects the entire City, including construction sites, existing developments, government agencies, and activities by residents or tourists that may result in water pollution. The Arizona Department of Environmental Quality (ADEQ) requires...