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Ron Dungan is a reporter for KJZZ, focusing on local news in the Phoenix area and throughout Arizona. With a background in construction work, copy editing, design, and freelance writing, Ron brings a unique perspective to his reporting on topics such as mining, public lands, wildlife conservation, and infrastructure projects.
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Ron Dungan's coverage mainly focuses on local government announcements and legal policy regulations related to conservation, public lands, endangered species, mining, and wildlife. If you have expertise in these areas and can provide valuable insights into how these policies impact the local community or specific projects in Arizona or Phoenix, your pitch is more likely to resonate with him.
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By: Ron Dungan
Mariana Dale/KJZZ The Freeport-McMoRan copper mine in Miami, Arizona, as seen from US 60.
By: Ron Dungan
Conservationists and biologists say that Arizona's Mexican gray wolf population needs more genetic diversity.
By: Ron Dungan
As members of the U.S. House head home for the holidays, a number of bills remain stuck in committee. Conservationists say they are unlikely to pass anytime soon.
When COVID-19 forced shutdowns of movie theaters, restaurants and malls, Americans started to spend more time in the great outdoors. That started a trend that could impact Arizona’s public lands.The pandemic led to a surge in camping, hiking and other outdoor pursuits.Although foreign visitation to national parks dropped off for a bit, Americans turned out to explore nature and continue to do so.
During COVID, Americans flocked to national parks and other public lands, and they continue to do so.That has had implications for federal agencies in Arizona and other Western states.As America’s public lands become more crowded, some campgrounds have filled to capacity.That can put pressure on agencies such as the Park Service, which faces a shortage of rangers with training in law enforcement.
By: Ron Dungan
Arizona Game and Fish Department Mexican wolf. When the Endangered Species Act was passed, fewer than 50 whooping cranes existed in the wild.
Arizona Department of Transportation The Pima Drive/Princess Road exit on Loop 101 in Scottsdale.
Arizona state lawmakers are preparing for a new legislative session, and so are conservationists.The Sierra Club and other groups will outline their priorities during a rally at the state capitol on Wednesday, Jan. 3.Last year, the Sierra Club gave most Republican lawmakers in the Arizona Legislature failing grades for what the group says was their lack of action on climate change, environmental justice and water issues.Those items remain high on the list of things that the groups would like to see addressed in 2024.
The Bureau of Land Management will begin construction work on a new recreation area in the East Valley in February.The Goldfield Recreation Area is located near Apache Junction, a popular destination for bikers, hikers, campers and horseback riders. It is also close to Lost Dutchman State Park, Goldfield Ghost Town and busy trailheads.The agency has received a lot of feedback on the project, from public comments that led the agency to change its plans for an equestrian area to questions about unhoused people camping there.
By: Ron Dungan
Mónica Ortiz Uribe/KJZZ Cattle in the Southwest. When you drive through parts of rural Arizona, it's hard to imagine that cattle ranchers once came here for the grass.
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