New Eco Kids Corner Website
Where Discovery and Fun Meet

Curious about our world? Click on our Eco Kids Corner website to discover facts about air, water, soil, climate change and more. Read jokes, write eco poetry, play a guessing game, download activity sheets… Have fun discovering more about our place on earth and about the little things that make a big difference for the planet we share... Eco Kids Corner

What is the second largest energy user in your home?

Water heating uses 16 percent of the total energy used at home, second only to space heating. Here are some ideas to reduce the amount of hot water you use to save you money on your water heating bill, as well as your water consumption bill... Read More

Rosemont Copper Permit Status Update

The Pima County Department of Environmental Quality has denied Rosemont Copper Company's air quality permit application. Rosemont Copper Company was notified of the denial on September 28, 2011. For additional information, please click this link: Rosemont Copper Permit Application Page

FINAL RULING : Rosemont Copper Company Appeal of Permit Application Denial, Monday, December 19, 2011... Details

Fireplace Use Can Take Your Breath Away

The forecast calls for chilly nights, so many people will be stoking up their fireplaces. Be aware that your neighbors may be sensitive to smoke. Check these tips to burn in a more efficient way... Read More

51 Ways to Green the Earth

51 Ways to Green the Earth is a poster and bookmark designed to help readers discover the many ways to live more eco-friendly. Count the ways you green the Earth!... Poster... Bookmark

Designed by Bill Singleton of Pima County Graphic Services

Topping Off Your Tank Wastes Money, Harms Health

Top off your tank and you’ll be leaving gasoline in the pump hose that you paid for, and also spilling some gas on the ground. You may get an extra mile out of that gasoline, but you might also cause some harm, too... Read more

Compact Fluorescent Light Bulb Clean Up & Disposal

They save lots of energy, but like all fluorescent bulbs, CFLs have a small amount (~5 milligrams) of mercury in them. Mercury is a toxic heavy metal that can interfere with the development of children and unborn fetuses and may cause health issues in adults such as brain, kidney, and liver damage... Read more

Seven Places NOT to Use CFLs

To use or not to use, that is the question…. We occasionally talk with people who are disappointed that their compact fluorescent light bulb (CFL) didn't last as long as advertised. The reduced CFL bulb life may be because of the quality of bulb purchased or where and how it was used... Read more

Can Light Pollution Contribute to Air Pollution?

Sounds strange, but research shows that limiting lights at nighttime and directing lights downward not only helps reduce the sky glow that interferes with star gazing, it also helps reduce air pollution!... Read more

Credit and Debit Card Payments Now Accepted!

For your convenience, Pima County DEQ is now accepting Visa and MasterCard credit or debit card payment.

Transactions using these cards can be made over the telephone or in person anytime between 8:00 a.m. and 4:30.p.m. Monday through Friday, except on County holidays... Read more