The Tonto National Forest announced that it would double the length of the public comment “scoping” period for the Resolution Copper Project, from 60 to 120 days, at a scoping meeting last night in Superior. Last night’s meeting was one of four currently scheduled in the area that provide …
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Public Comment Period Opens for Resolution Copper Mine
The “scoping process” for the Resolution Copper opened March 18, providing an important opportunity for members of the public to give feedback on the project. The scoping process lasts for 60 days. Comments must be received by May 17, 2016. Click here to view the official announcement and complete information. …
Read More »Protestors March 44 Miles Against Land Exchange
Yesterday morning, members of the San Carlos Apache Tribe led roughly 70 people on a 44-mile march in protest to Congress’ recent approval of a bill that transfers 2,400 acres of national forest land, which includes Oak Flat, to the mining company Resolution Copper for development of an underground mine. Individuals from …
Read More »Superior’s Recall Election
Councilwoman Soyla “Kiki” Peralta Delivers Her Side of the Story The Town of Superior will vote on whether or not to recall Councilwoman Soyla “Kiki” Peralta tomorrow. The grounds for recall, as listed on the ballot, are “maleficence [the act of committing harm or evil] and violation of open meeting …
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