April 2010

April 5^{th 2010}

^{www.empirefagan.org}

^{Empire-Fagan Coalition April 2010 Newsletter}

^{1. Important Upcoming Meetings:}

^{a. Tuesday, April 5th 2010, 9am, Pima County Board of Supervisors}

^1.^{The Pima County Board of Supervisors on Tuesday will vote on a resolution opposing HB 2617, a measure before the state Legislature that would substantially amend state regulation of mines. Among other provisions, the bill would prevent state agencies from imposing regulations that are more strict than federal regulations without approval by the Legislature. It has cleared the House and awaits Senate action.}

^2.^{Possible Sahuarita Landfill closure discussion. It will address the landfill situation as a whole in Pima County, which will include but is not limited to, the Marana Landfill and the Sahuarita Landfill. If you wish to attend we would encourage it and you can speak in favor of it not closing. If you can not attend you may send letters to Cherry Rosenberg, Office of Ray Carroll, District 4.}

^{District 4 Contact Information:}

^{Pima County Board of Supervisors}

^{Office of Ray Carroll}

^{District 4}

^{130 W. Congress}

^{Tucson, AZ 85701}

^{phone: 520-740-8478}

^{fax: 520-740-2721}

^{e-mail:
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^{http://www.pima.gov/bos/rcarroll/index.html}

^b.^{Rosemont Copper/TEP Electric Project Open House}

^{Tuesday, April 13, 2010, Tucson Electric Power (TEP) Public Information Open House, 5:30-8:30 p.m., Corona Foothills Middle School, 16705 South Houghton Road, Corona de Tucson}

^{TEP has identified preliminary transmission line route alternatives for a 138kV transmission line to the proposed Rosemont Mine, should the mine be approved. The public information open house will provide an opportunity to review and comment on the alternative routes. You may attend any time between 5:30 and 8:30 p.m. A brief, formal presentation and question-and-answer session will be held from 6:30 to 7:00 p.m. each night.}

^{For more information, including maps of the proposed routes can be viewed at: Rosemont/docs/Rosemont_Project_NewsletterMarch2010.pdfhttp://tep.com/Company/News/}

^{This is particularly important for those who live in the Corona de Tucson area as one of the proposed alternatives is aligned very closely to the southern boundary of the town. Additionally, the same alternative could impact those who live in Mt. Fagan Neighborhood near Camino Aurelia and South Houghton.}

^2.^{Second Meeting: Weds. April 14th 5 :30 to 8:30 p.m. at Quail Creek Madera Clubhouse, 1100 North Eagle Hollow Road in Green Valley.}

^{c. Wednesday April 14, 2010, Coronado National Forest Plan Revision,}^{6:30 p.m., Sonoita-Elgin Fire Station, 3173 Highway 83, Sonoita}

^{The Forest Service will come to Sonoita to review the proposed revision to the Coronado National Forest Plan. Please plan to attend. Jennifer Ruyle will give an overview of the revised plan which will provide "broad strategic guidance for the management of the Coronado National Forest for up to 15 years." We expect that other staff and resource specialists will be present to discuss the draft, receive ideas and input and respond to your questions.}

²^{. Volunteers and Donations Needed! Fundraiser Flea Market!}

^{We are still looking for donations of your unwanted items for the April17th Flea Market. Third Saturday of the month between the Tracks in Vail, AZ. 9am-2pm. Thanks to those who have already donated and to a new donor in March! This is a fun, easy way to raise funds for the organization while providing educational outreach to the community.}

^{In March we made $80.00 at the flea market!}

^{Let’s try to beat that total this month.}

^{If you would like to set up your own booth please contact Elizabeth at 247-3838 or send an email to
This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it}^{. If you would like to bring your gently used items to donate, please have them there by 8:30am next to the south side of the Vail Feed Store on Saturday, April 17th.}

^{4. Reminder! The Empire Fagan Coalition}^{is now a member of the Greater Vail Area Chamber of Commerce. Elizabeth Webb for the Empire-Fagan Coalition was one of the Featured Topics in March. (see attached photos)}

^{Information on this month’s meeting:}

^{April 8th, 2010 -7:00 am to 8:30 am}

^{**EVENT LOCATION** Vail Steakhouse}

^{13005 East Benson Highway}

^{Vail, AZ 85641}

^{Featured Topic: Ward 4 Tucson City Council Woman Shirley Scott. Bring your questions and get answers!!}

^{Cost: $15.00/person for Members w/ RSVP. $20.00/person guests and walk-ins. No-shows will be billed}

^{Please RSVP to}

^{261-VAIL (8245) or}

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^{http://www.greatervailchamber.com/}

^5.^{This month our Sky Island Trackers will be walking their transect looking for signs of Coati, Black Bear, Mountain Lion and Bobcat. Please contact Charlotte Cook at
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^{As a reminder, if you see any of the above mentioned species on your property, please contact either Charlotte at
This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it}^{or call Elizabeth at 247-3838 ASAP so that we may come out and document their tracks. Thanks to our friends in the Sonoita Valley who called after spotting a Mountain Lion.}

^{6. Updates}^{on the Army Corps of Engineers permitting process. There has been no change.}

^{7. Guest Speaker appearances:}^{We are available to come speak to your local home}

^{owners/neighborhood association, civic or school group about conservation and education in the Empire Fagan Valley. Please contact Charlotte at
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^{Please visit for the latest information: www.empirefagan.org}

^{Other Area Information and Photo Sites:}

^{http://coronadetucson.blogspot.com/2010_02_01_archive.html}

^{http://www.flickr.com/photos/48260628@N08/sets/72157623451319369/}

^{www.azhighway83.com}

^{www.vailpreservationsociety.com}

^{Pima County Davidson Canyon Permitting Information:}

^{http://www.rfcd.pima.gov/Davidson/}

^{Submit your videos, websites or photographs of wildlife, historic features or just of the general area you would like to add to the EFC website. Please send the information to
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^{Again, thanks to all of you.}

^{Elizabeth Webb}

^{President, Empire Fagan Coalition}

^{This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it}

^{(520)247-3838}