Ice Age Arizona was a cool, moist environment, vastly different from today's desert, with Meteor Crater holding a deep freshwater lake for 40,000 years. This period supported Rancholabrean

Ice Age Arizona was a cool, moist environment, vastly different from today's desert, with Meteor Crater holding a deep freshwater lake for 40,000 years. This period supported Rancholabrean megafauna, including the giant Ice Age bear, *Arctodus simus*, and early humans, evidenced by mammoth remains found with artifacts. Join NHI and archaeologist Dick Ryan to explore Arizona's glacial past, its animals, and early human inhabitants.

Dick Ryan is an archaeologist with ten years of field experience in the American Southwest and a Master's from NAU. His primary interest lies in Paleoindian mammoth hunters, a topic on which he has published extensively. He also actively promotes Mata Ortiz Pottery.

Jay Inslee uniquely prioritized climate change in the 2020 presidential race, a focus now amplified by the Green New Deal and rising voter awareness. As constituents feel global warming's effects,

Jay Inslee uniquely prioritized climate change in the 2020 presidential race, a focus now amplified by the Green New Deal and rising voter awareness. As constituents feel global warming's effects, Republicans increasingly acknowledge the issue, with former Representatives Ryan Costello and Carlos Curbelo highlighting its growing importance.

However, Christine Pelosi of the DNC notes that for some frontline communities, immediate economic concerns can overshadow long-term climate threats. Despite political risks, there's a growing call to prioritize climate solutions over political careers. #letstalkclimate Learn more at climateone.org.

Former U.S. Representative Ryan Costello (R-PA) criticizes Donald Trump's climate change tweets, advocating for both political parties to find common ground. He asserts that moving closer to the

Former U.S. Representative Ryan Costello (R-PA) criticizes Donald Trump's climate change tweets, advocating for both political parties to find common ground. He asserts that moving closer to the middle is crucial for advancing sustainable climate solutions.

Costello outlines specific areas of focus for each party, aiming to foster bipartisan cooperation and accelerate progress on environmental issues.

Executive Chef Ryan Prentiss and Master Butcher Walter Apfelbaum of Detroit's Prime + Proper discuss their vision for reviving the American steakhouse, integrating beef sustainability into their

Executive Chef Ryan Prentiss and Master Butcher Walter Apfelbaum of Detroit's Prime + Proper discuss their vision for reviving the American steakhouse, integrating beef sustainability into their plan. They also outline their business philosophy, centered on five core 'Prime Values'.

These values include meticulous attention to detail, enlightened hospitality for all, taking ownership with pride, a commitment to continuous learning and teaching, and unwavering belief in their words and actions. The discussion was moderated by Jason Andreas.

Prescott High School social studies teacher Jeff Ryan was inspired to integrate American Indian Studies into his curriculum after witnessing the challenges faced by Wisconsin's Native

Prescott High School social studies teacher Jeff Ryan was inspired to integrate American Indian Studies into his curriculum after witnessing the challenges faced by Wisconsin's Native communities.

His passion aligns with Wisconsin First Nations, a comprehensive resource offering high-quality classroom, library, and professional learning materials for PK-12 educators. These resources support the teaching of American Indian Studies across Wisconsin. Explore more at wisconsinfirstnations.org.

Ryan was honored with a Brower Youth Award.

He received this recognition for his creative storytelling, which chronicled a fragile delta and successfully engaged its surrounding

Ryan was honored with a Brower Youth Award.

He received this recognition for his creative storytelling, which chronicled a fragile delta and successfully engaged its surrounding communities.

Ryan Camero, from Stockton, CA, began volunteering with Restore the Delta in 2010 to understand community resilience amidst social challenges and water issues. His interest in art and storytelling

Ryan Camero, from Stockton, CA, began volunteering with Restore the Delta in 2010 to understand community resilience amidst social challenges and water issues. His interest in art and storytelling led him to the Beehive Collective. Collaborating with Restore the Delta and Food and Water Watch, Camero conceptualized "Sucked Dry" in 2014, a presentation with Beehive Collective graphics that linked California's water privatization to struggles against large-scale infrastructure projects in Mesoamerica.

Last fall, Camero toured 18 California cities, presenting "Sucked Dry" and facilitating discussions on the fragile Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta. Now employed by Restore the Delta, he continues to act as a "cross-pollinator," fostering collaborations across organizations to address interconnected social, environmental, and economic inequities.

On March 10, 2022, a Downtown neighborhood association convened to discuss a proposed Safe Rest Village (SRV) site on Naito Parkway. SRVs, detailed