Watch now: Beaver relocated to the San Pedro River
Steven Martin of Critter Control of Nothern Arizona opens the cage to release a beaver relocated from Oak Creek near Sedona into its new home on the San Pedro River on April 23, 2021. Courtesy of Ron Stewart
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The release of a "nuisance animal" that was transplanted from Oak Creek southwest of Sedona has raised the beaver population on Southern Arizona's San Pedro River by one.
Environmentalists ask state to regulate groundwater pumping near the San PedroFor Star subscribers: Environmental coalition, citing studies warning the San Pedro River could eventually dry up, petitions Arizona to manage and protect its aquifer.
Environmental groups sought a court order requiring Arizona to study whether groundwater pumping near the San Pedro River needs greater regulation.
