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KNAU update for Sept. 15

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KNAU Insider prEview – September 15th, 2017
KNAU’s Fall Pledge Drive Lite Begins Today!
All the news, local programming, entertainment and beautiful music you depend on without interruptions! Donate now at KNAU.org
Earth Notes: American Avocets
The American avocet is a rare sight as it migrates across the Colorado Plateau in spring and fall. The birds fly south in the winter to Mexico and the southern United States. Learn more at KNAU.org.
Flagstaff Scientist Reflects on Cassini Spacecraft’s Final Days

The Cassini spacecraft mission ends today after two decades in space. A Flagstaff scientist on the mission team says Cassini transformed our knowledge of Saturn and especially its strange moon Titan. Learn more at KNAU.org.
Grandeur and Desperation: The Ripple Effects of Suicide in National Parks
The Grand Canyon has the dubious distinction of having one of the highest rates of suicide among national parks. While they are destinations for millions of sightseers each year, some people arrive with the intention of ending their lives. Learn more at KNAU.org.
Survey Indicates Arizona’s Bald Eagle Population Doing Well

State officials say Arizona’s population of bald eagles is doing well. The Game and Fish Department’s annual survey reports an increasing number of breeding areas statewide, with a record 82 young hatched during the 2017 breeding season, up from the previous high of 79 in 2016. Learn more at KNAU.org.
Arizona Officials: Be On Watch For Flood-Damaged Cars
State officials are cautioning Arizonans to use their eyes and noses as well as common sense when purchasing used cars in the wake of widespread flooding in Texas and Florida. Department of Transportation officials say many flood-damaged cars will make their way to Arizona and be offered to unsuspecting buyers in private sales. Learn more at KNAU.org.