PAGE, Ariz. — Looking out over the isolated stretches of wilderness surrounding Kane Ranch, the presence of water is evident. But so is its absence.
Here, it’s a dwindling commodity that nurtures wildlife, communities, ranches and economies, and what precious little there is must be accounted for carefully, every last drop. Issues surrounding water conservation aren’t new in the arid Southwest; for 10 art students from Flagstaff High School, the new challenge is developing a collaborative art project to re-focus attention on them.