Read meeting summaries for the Superior Community Working Group (CWG) and subcommittees here. All meeting summaries are organized in chronological order (most recent first) below. Or use the links to browse by Meeting Category.
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Meeting #55 May 10, 2017
At this meeting, Tonto National Forest representatives provided the CWG with an update on public scoping comments for the Resolution Copper Environmental Impact Statement as well as an update on the Apache Leap Special Area Management Plan. QUOTE FOR THE DAY: The truth will set you free, but first [...]
Recreation User Group April 12, 2017
The RUG reviewed and modified their draft recreation plan and made decisions on future direction for finalizing the plan.
Meeting #54 April 12, 2017
The CWG reviewed results of water quality tests from recent well sampling with their consultant, Southwest Groundwater Consultants, and Resolution Copper Company. QUOTE FOR THE DAY: If you would be a real seeker after truth, it is necessary that at least once in your life you doubt, as far as [...]
Meeting #53 March 8, 2017
Resolution Copper Company provided updates and additional information about the recent hydrology and geology characterization of the tailings site and outlined plans for future testing and monitoring actions. QUOTE FOR THE DAY: There is nothing more deceptive than an obvious fact. Arthur Conan Doyle Download PDF Summary [...]
Community Monitoring Field Sampling February 23, 2017
This was the first of quarterly independent well sampling event for 2017 conducted by the CWG's consultant, Southwest Groundwater Consultants. Photos of the trip are included in the Gallery section of this website.
Recreation User Group February 8, 2017
The RUG heard presentations on recent recreation user surveys in the Copper Corridor and on requirements for Environmental Assessments under the National Environmental Policy Act. They also adopted Operating Policies.
Meeting #52 February 8, 2017
Resolution Copper Company provided updates to corporate policy and staff changes. QUOTE FOR THE DAY: Truth exists; only lies are invented. George Braque Download PDF Summary
Community Monitoring Field Sampling February 23, 2017
This was the first of quarterly independent well sampling event for 2017 conducted by the CWG’s consultant, Southwest Groundwater Consultants. Photos of the trip are included in the Gallery section of this website.
Meeting #51 January 11, 2017
The CWG reviewed a video animation illustrating development of the tailings facility, and were updated on installation of new monitoring wells at the West Plant site. QUOTE FOR THE DAY: In a time of universal deceit – telling the truth is a revolutionary act. George Orwell Download PDF [...]
Recreation User Group December 7, 2016
The RUG heard a presentation by Forest Service representatives on the proposed Apache Leap Special Management Area Plan, and discussed trail proposals from Tonto Recreation Alliance.