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Save the Scenic Santa Ritas

Since 1996 we have been fighting to protect the Santa Rita Mountains from the devastating effects of industrial, open-pit mining. We are 3,000 citizens united to defend the wild mountains we love.


 

 
Latest news

Comments for the ADEQ Copper World Air Permit due Sep 15

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On July 15, 2024, the comment period opened for the proposal to issue an air quality control permit for the construction and operation of Hudbay’s Copper World Project. Comments are due Sept. 15, 2024. Join us at the public meetings on Aug 14 and and Sep 10 to voice your concerns.

Copper World Granted Aquifer Protection Permit by ADEQ

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Copper World has been granted an Aquifer Protection Permit by the Arizona Department of Environmental Quality. Our team is reviewing the permit closely and comparing the permit terms against the comments we provided in April 2024.

Energy Permitting Reform Act Threatens to reverse the 2022 Rosemont Decision

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The Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee voted on the Energy Permitting Reform Act of 2024. Under the guise of “permitting reform,” this legislation will roll back important protections for communities affected by extraction, promote oil and gas drilling and infrastructure.

Santa Rita Guardians Shop Now Open!

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We have 4 in-person opportunities to pick up a new Santa Rita Guardians shirt in preparation for the upcoming ADEQ meetings, and a new shop is available for online orders!

NEW Economic Report refutes Hudbay's economic claims

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We just released an economic report, authored by Power Consulting, that analyzes the impact of the Copper World project on the local economy. Read the full report here.

See Rob’s presentation for the latest info on Copper World

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In case you missed it, SSSR Executive Director, Rob Peters gave presentation on the latest updates on the proposed Copper World mine. Check out the full recording.

Our lawsuit with the State of Arizona went to court

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Oral arguments were heard on June 13, 2024, filings were submitted on July 11, 2024 and the judge has up to 60 days to make a ruling.

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stop Hudbay

The Santa Ritas belong to all of us,
not to a Canadian mining company. 

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