named programs · 4 · from sources
what they call their work
Economic Impact Studies
Conducting and disseminating reports on the negative economic impacts of mining on local communities and property values.
Legal Action
Engaging in legal challenges to prevent the construction and operation of the Copper World mining complex.
Outreach and Education
Informing the public about the environmental, economic, and cultural impacts of open-pit mining in the Santa Rita Mountains.
Water Protection Advocacy
Advocating for the protection of regional groundwater aquifers and surface water flows, including requesting public hearings regarding Hudbay's water agreements.
activities · 2 clusters
what they do
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Opposition to Industrial Resource Extraction 3 activities
- Legal and public advocacy against industrial mining in the Santa Rita MountainsEngages in sustained legal action, public outreach, and educational campaigns to protect the Santa Rita Mountains from industrial, open-pit mining projects, including opposition to Hudbay's Copper World mine.
- Legal and public advocacy against industrial mining in the Santa Rita MountainsConducts legal actions, public outreach, and educational campaigns to protect the Santa Rita Mountains from industrial open-pit mining, with a focus on preserving biological and cultural diversity. This includes mobilizing public opposition and engaging local governments on compliance issues.
- Supporter mobilization for mountain conservationHas organized and mobilized over 3,000 supporters to oppose mining activities in the Santa Rita Mountains.
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Uncategorized 2 activities
- Economic impact research related to proposed mining projectsConducted and published an economic impact study projecting a $100 million decline in housing values in Corona de Tucson as a result of the proposed Copper World mine.
- Research on economic impacts of proposed mining projectsConducted and published an economic impact study projecting a $100 million decline in housing values in Corona de Tucson as a result of the proposed Copper World mine.
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financials · form 990EZ · fy2022
the money
revenue
Total revenue$89K
Contributions & grants$89K100%
Program service revenue$2000%
Investment income$100%
Other revenue—
expenses
Total expenses$63K
Program expenses—
Admin / overhead—
Fundraising—
Salaries & benefits$33K
Grants paid out—
balance sheet
Total assets$418K
Cash—
Investments—
Liabilities—
Net assets$418K
3 years on record · 2020–2022 · YoY revenue -21.4%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2022
who runs it
paid leadership · 1
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stu Williams | Executive Director | 40 | $30K |
board members · 10
- Edward Buster — Director
- Gayle Hartmann — Director
- Greg Shinsky — Director
- Jeff Herr — Director
- John Kozma — Director
- Roger McManus — Director
- Sarah Truebe — Director
- Sheila Dagucon — Director
- Stanley Hart — Director
- Tom Purdon — Director
relationships · 2
who they work with
- Hudbay Minerals Inc. Partner — Opposes the construction of the Copper World mining complex by Toronto-based Hudbay Minerals Inc. in the Santa Rita Mountains.
- Sahuarita Partner — Engaged the town of Sahuarita to take action on Hudbay's water pipeline agreement and compliance with water replenishment requirements.