Pima County Wastewater continues to improve odor control at treatment plants
Sometimes, the perfect solution turns out to be right under your nose.
In this case, the problem was an outdated odor control method being used at the Tres Ríos facility, the Pima County Regional Wastewater Reclamation Department’s largest treatment plant.
The solution not only saves the County money, but also removes odors more efficiently — and even reduces the plant's carbon footprint.
If income-eligible families need help with the cost of diapers, Pima County has them covered. The Pima County Community Action Agency can distribute 150 diapers or Pull-Ups per child, per month, as part of a federal pilot program that is scheduled to run through September. Pregnant women are eligible for the program if they are within a month of their due date.
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Kino Veterans’ Workforce Center makes employment the mission
July 25 is National Hire a Veteran Day — a mission that the Pima County Kino Veterans' Workforce Center takes seriously every day of the year.
Opened in 2012, the center offers specialized employment services to veterans and their spouses, connecting them with employers and serving as an on-site hub for assistance from local, state and federal partners.
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Baseball fields at northwest County park converting to reclaimed water
By the end of February 2026, Pima County’s Parks and Recreation Department plans to convert all 10 of the baseball fields at Arthur Pack Regional Park to reclaimed water.
The playing fields at the northwest side park currently are irrigated with potable (drinking) water. The conversion will help meet goals to conserve water resources laid out in the County’s wide-reaching Climate Action Plan.
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Volunteer dog walkers can make a
difference for stressed pups
If you have two hours a week to spare, you could change a shelter dog's life – and maybe your own in the process.
Pima Animal Care Center needs dog walking volunteers to help exercise the hundreds of dogs who are currently at the shelter and waiting for homes. The dog walking program is flexible and includes volunteers ranging from ages 16 to 80-plus.
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Pima County Conservation Lands & Resources teamed up with local documentarian Lisa Molomot and University of Arizona students to produce a video series intended to support Tucson's Silverbell Road Project and explore local history.
In this video, Tohono O’odham potter Reuben Naranjo teaches us some of his ancestors’ traditions as he gathers materials from the desert to build his beautiful handmade, open-fired pottery.
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Send us your favorite
photos of Pima County!
Check out this beautiful photo of one of our favorite local murals sent in by one of our readers, Orion V. Swartzlander! Our social media team wants to feature your adventures in the County we love, whether you're out and about, caught in odd weather, or at work.
Email your photos to SM-PimaCounty@pima.gov and they could be featured on Facebook and Instagram.
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A reading list for
Disability Pride Month
"We Need Diverse Books" has compiled a list of reading recommendations in honor of Disability Pride Month, which is observed every July.
This occasion aims to celebrate the identities and experiences of people with disabilities, promote visibility and challenge stereotypes, and work to create a more inclusive and accessible society.
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