The Hermosa Mine is proposed on ancestral Tohono O’odham lands in what is known as the Sky Islands region of Southern Arizona. It is a biodiversity hotspot of global significance. The project is the first hardrock mine included in the federal Fast41 scheme to fast track permitting.
This island of biodiversity exists in an arid landscape where every drop of water counts and the mine would significantly impact water.
The Forest Service is accepting comments until June 10th — sign the petition today!