by Callan Smith | May 23, 2016 | Environment
Florence Copper Project backed by most at hearing By MARK COWLING | Casa Grande Dispatch FLORENCE — James Stephens, who said he’s been a well driller for 27 years, spoke up for the Florence Copper Project at a public hearing Thursday. “They just want a pilot project....
by Callan Smith | May 20, 2016 | Environment
Big problems remain with copper permit Florence Reminder & Blade-Tribune From Protect Our Water Our Future, Special to the Reminder Once again, Florence Copper, Inc. (FCI) has submitted an unlawful application to the Arizona Department of Environmental Quality...
by Melissa | Feb 24, 2016 | Environment
Massive Pinal County solar plant dedicated By Mark Cowling | Casa Grande Dispatch Approximately 85 state, local and county officials and business people gathered Thursday for a VIP dedication of Sandstone Solar, one of the state’s largest photovoltaic power plants. It...
by Melissa | Feb 10, 2016 | Environment, Government, Maricopa
Water Augmentation Authority may help Maricopa with resources by Adam Wolfe | inMaricopa Water is always a concern for Maricopa residents. With agriculture in the area and a growing population, ensuring resources for the future is a top priority. Pinal County Water...
by Melissa | Feb 8, 2016 | Environment, Government
Pinal officials cheer project $2 billion SunZia power lines approval By Brian Wright | Casa Grande Dispatch A Pinal County-based renewable energy project that has been in the works for more than two years received a critical stamp of approval from the Arizona...
by Melissa | Feb 8, 2016 | Environment
Cowtown air monitor to be moved By Adam Wolfe | inMaricopa.com The Cowtown monitor has been measuring air quality at its present location near a cattle yard for years. Pinal County will be relocating the Cowtown air-quality monitor at land owner’s request. The monitor...