Save the Scenic Santa Ritas regularly collaborates with other partners working to save the Santa Ritas. Select a project from the menu for more information.
Fighting to protect the Santa Rita and Patagonia Mountains from the devastating impacts of mining.
Update on Lake Mead and Lake Powell water levels
All that rain and snow hammering the West surely means good news for water levels in Lake Mead and Lake Powell. Here’s a video update from last week with the current situation and expectations for the rest of the year.
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Russ McSpadden’s recent fly-over showing mine activity
In Nov 2022 Russ captured recent bulldozing in the Santa Rita Mountains. His video starts over the Rosemont mine project on the east side and then swings over the Copper World project on the west side. WATCH VIDEO NOW
Explore the proposed Rosemont and Copper World projects virtually
Check out Pima County’s updated map of the proposed mine site. Click on any spot on the map for ownership/status information. Mapping details are based on Hudbay’s PEA dated May 1.
Recommended Reading List
Browse HERE over 30 titles of carefully selected books in various categories including: copper, water, mining, wilderness, exploration, and more. 
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