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South32, an Australian mining company, is developing the Hermosa Project in Patagonia, Arizona, to mine zinc, lead, silver, and manganese. Local communities and conservationists are concerned about the potential environmental impact on water resources, wildlife habitats, and ecosystems. Despite its small footprint, the project could significantly harm the Patagonia Mountains, prompting calls for stricter oversight to prevent irreversible damage.

Act now to protect our water, wildlife, and land.

Together We Can Save This Global Biodiversity Hotspot!

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Trailer. Sponsored by Patagonia Area Resources Alliance. This “Sky Island” region hosts world-class biodiversity, containing more species than any comparable area in the U.S. The Patagonia Mountains and Sonoita Creek lie in the heart of the Madrean Sky Islands supporting a dazzling array of native flora and fauna. Discover the rich ecology and inherent beauty of these key wild areas including new threats to their valuable natural resources. Will generations to come have these natural treasures to enjoy or will they be carelessly squandered?

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Filmmaker Michele Gisser is a resident in the Red Rock Acres community that is going to be profoundly impacted if South32 constructs its Cross Creek Connector exit route. This 30 minute film weaves together that concern, the developing possibility of a restoration economy as a result of Borderlands Restoration Network work, and Patagonia Area Resource Alliance’s work to protect the water and wildlife of the Patagonia Mountains and the Sonoita Creek Watershed from 21st century industrialized mining.