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The hallway is so quiet it brings to mind an elementary school on summer break.
Behind a glass window, a chemist peers intently at an instrument and takes notes. A group of other technicians hold a spirited meeting, their conversation muffled by the thick glass. Jars of samples sit patiently in the fridges, waiting their turn to be examined.
It’s a typical morning at Pima County’s Compliance and Regulatory Affairs Office Laboratory, a state-of-the-art lab where important work is conducted every day of the year.
Thanks to some smart coordination between County departments and the determination of the Community & Workforce Development Department, the County recently acquired an estimated $800,000 worth of wholesale goods from a federal government program in Yuma, at minimal cost.
Now, the County and its partners are working to ensure that those goods — which range from socks and shirts to car seats and baby bottles — will be distributed to those who need them most.
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Pima Prospers 2025:
Updating the County's 10-year land use plan
Pima County is updating its 10-year comprehensive land use plan, Pima Prospers, and now is your chance to weigh in!
The plan is currently in a 60-day review period to allow local and state agencies, stakeholder groups, businesses within the community, and residents like you to review and comment on the plan before it's submitted to the Pima County Board of Supervisors.
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Pima County Wastewater seeks public comment on proposed rate increases
Pima County Wastewater Reclamation has kept sewer rates the same for eight years, but inflation and maintenance costs have stressed the budget. The department is considering a rate increase, and they are seeking the public’s input.
Click the link below to review the proposed rate increases and submit written comments. All comments must be received by May 21, 2025.
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Celebrating the compassionate work of
PACC’s Animal Protection team
PACC’s Animal Protection Services staff handles dozens of calls every day. In 2024, they drove a staggering 244,404 miles to respond to 18,548 unique calls for assistance from members of the public.
Their officers rescue sick and injured pets, investigate animal hoarding cases, and much more. Read on to learn how these unsung heroes help people and pets every day!
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Keep a sharp eye out for stinknet this spring
At first glance, this small flowering plant looks innocuous enough. It’s a cluster of green stalks topped by bright yellow flowers, each the size and shape of a pea. Then you catch a whiff of the plant’s unmistakable scent, reminiscent of turpentine.
You’ve stumbled across the Sonoran Desert’s most notorious invasive weed, stinknet. Keep reading to learn about the menace this plant poses to the desert ecosystem, what the County is doing to combat it, and how you can help!
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On the third Tuesday of every month, Joyner-Green Valley Librarian Lupita Flores can be found at the Amado Youth Center hosting a program for teens and tweens, where they get to participate in fun activities ranging from making safety pin jewelry to turning egg cartons into container gardens.
This program is the perfect demonstration of the important role that libraries play in the 21st century. By bringing youth together and empowering them, these institutions help to foster a sense of community.
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