From article: The EPA was very critical of all aspects of Rosemont’s mitigation plan and deemed it “insufficient to avoid ‘significant degradation’ of the aquatic ecosystem.’” Furthermore, “(t)he pit will permanently reverse the natural direction of groundwater flow toward and into the mine pit, and away from the sensitive aquatic habitats in Las Cienegas NCA and Cienega Creek Natural Preserve,” the EPA letter states. The EPA also indicates that while the mitigation plan may be sufficient for smaller projects (“e.g., flood control or highway projects”) it is unacceptable for the potential impacts of the proposed mine.
Posted on: Sun, 24 Nov 2013 03:15:49 +0000
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