The Arizona Attorney General’s office issued a statement to Calabasas Alliance acknowledging community concerns regarding groundwater dewatering and water-quality impacts associated with the South32 Hermosa Project, as well as other pollution and public health concerns in Santa Cruz County.
The statement, dated Oct. 26 from William Mundell, Chief Deputy Attorney General, was expressly authorized for public distribution and reads:
“Attorney General Kris Mayes and her office are closely monitoring community concerns regarding groundwater and water-quality impacts associated with South32 Hermosa project in Santa Cruz County. We support a careful, independent examination of all impacts on the water resources of Southern Arizonans so the appropriate and necessary protections can be achieved. You are hereby authorized to distribute this statement to others, including the media.”
The Calabasas Alliance has been working with community members, technical professionals, university and independent researchers who conduct ongoing water and air monitoring programs in the region.
“We greatly appreciate the Attorney General’s recognition that community concerns regarding groundwater dewatering, water quality and other pollution risks warrant independent examination,” said Robin Lucky, President of Calabasas Alliance.
“Transparent, science-based independent assessments are essential to safeguarding Southern Arizona’s water resources and the health and well-being of our citizens.”
