San Pedro Watershed is one of the last major riparian ecosystems in Arizona that has not been overrun by humans.
This last major untouched ecosystem plays a vital role in a diverse ecosystem while providing water resources including groundwater for drinking, agriculture, and industry.
Arizona Department of Water Resources
It faces mounting imminent challenges, including the proposed 28-square mile open-pit mine, two block-cave mines, and continued construction of SunZia’s industrial-scale transmission lines – both owned by Canadian companies taking advantage of water resources in the arid desert.
The community is hoping to shed a spotlight on this unique habitat to save it before it is too late.
ABC15 Meteorologist Justin Hobbs has the full report in the video player above.
