Tony Coggan of Truescape discussed visual simulation techniques, showed the CWG several examples and preliminary simulations of the Resolution Copper tailings site, and asked the group for advice on other specific viewpoints from which to prepare additional tailings simulations. QUOTE FOR THE DAY: Rather than love, than money, than fame, give me truth. [...]
The CWG discussed the types of comments they may like to submit during the public scoping process for the Resolution Copper Project Environmental Impact Statement. Updates were also provided on CWG Task Force activities and on staffing changes at Resolution Copper Company. QUOTE FOR THE DAY: Honesty is the [...]
Ian Edgar, Resolution Copper Company’s General Manager of Studies, provided a profile of likely project employment over the next 30 years. QUOTE FOR THE DAY: When in doubt tell the truth. Mark Twain Download PDF Summary
The CWG held a training session on the background, process, and requirements of the National Environmental Policy Act, delivered by The Shipley Group Download PDF Summary
At this meeting, Resolution Copper Company provided an update on regulatory permitting for discharges to Queen Creek. QUOTE FOR THE DAY: All truths are easy to understand once they are discovered; the point is to discover them. Galileo Galilei Download PDF Summary
This meeting included a discussion of the Tonto National Forest proposed Travel Management Plan. Forest Service guests explained the planning process and status of the plan, and provided maps for CWG review. QUOTE FOR THE DAY: Learn what is true in order to do what is right. Thomas [...]
At this meeting the CWG discussed the release of the Forest Service Request for Proposal for the Resolution Copper Project EIS, general schedule, and preliminary ideas about whether and how the CWG would like to be involved. QUOTE FOR THE DAY: Truth will ultimately prevail where there is [...]
This meeting included topics of interest to the CWG, including comments on a book they had read about copper mining. QUOTE FOR THE DAY: The great enemy of truth is very often not the lie, deliberate, contrived and dishonest, but the myth, persistent, persuasive and unrealistic. John F. Kennedy [...]
At this meeting, our guest was Grady Gammage, Jr., Esq., a prominent land use attorney, policymaker, water resource expert. Mr. Gammage provided a broad overview of water supply and history in Central Arizona, and answered many questions from CWG members. QUOTE FOR THE DAY: By doubting we are led to [...]
This meeting featured guests from the Tonto National Forest who gave the CWG a very informative overview of the National Environmental Policy Act and the upcoming Environmental Impact Statement for the Resolution Copper Project. QUOTE FOR THE DAY: Andy Rooney on CBS’ 60 Minutes put it plainly: “People will generally [...]