Yes, Save Scenic Santa Ritas is doing a great job but it goes far beyond that organization. There is a huge groundswell of opposition from the ranks of "Joe Homeowner" that spans from eastern Pima County through Santa Cruz County to the border.
As word has gotten out about the negative impact to the aquifer, folks realize that their water resources will be impacted even though they live miles away from the proposed project. Water is a very precious resource in the area. It is the one way to really get people riled up.
Plus, Rosemont isn't the only mining effort on the radar screen. There are efforts afoot in Harshaw near Patagonia as well.
They will be stopped.
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