Patagonia Area Resource Alliance

06/18/2026

Webinar on important water research coming up this Tueday.

Register using link below 👇

https://wrrc.arizona.edu/events/wrrc-water-webinar-arizona-water-conservation-factsheets-project-funded-wifa

06/15/2026

Today, Senator Mike Lee announced plans to nullify the Roadless Rule, which would put 45 million acres of our National Forests at risk. The Senate Energy Natural Resources Committee will be voting TOMORROW.

Will you call your Senator right now and urge them to oppose this amendment and protect wild spaces? 1-888-701-6507

06/15/2026

Presentation by ADEQ this Wednesday 👇

06/11/2026

"An ongoing deadlock between the seven states that rely on the Colorado River may have dire consequences for Arizona.

A lack of agreement between the Upper and Lower Basin states would mean the federal government imposes its own plan for reallocating the water over the next 10 years – a plan that could mean cuts up to 77% for Arizona.

No other state faces such severe cuts under the “no deal” federal proposal. Nevada would see its share of the river reduced by 6%. The other five states would see no change."

Arizona faces cuts of up to 77% to its share of water from the Colorado River as Upper and Lower Basin states remain deadlocked over a new allocation deal.

06/11/2026

May 2026 Update on the Community Protection & Benefit Agreement (CPBA) Process.

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06/08/2026

Check out this month's edition of the Patagonia Regional Times where they give an update on the Community Protection & Benefits Agreement. See Pg 9, continued on Pg 24.

Click here or on the image below to download a PDF of the June, 2026 print edition of the PRT.

06/03/2026

ACTION ALERT: Save the Scenic Santa Ritas has requested state regulators require Tucson Electric Power to provide additional information about its plans to jointly construct a substation with Hudbay Minerals that will provide power to Copper World. Now we need you to speak up to the Arizona Power Plant and Line Siting Committee as well as the Sahuarita Mayor and Council on this issue! For more information, instructions, and sample letters, visit the link in the comments.

06/01/2026

Navajo Nation Council members met with representatives from Energy Fuels Inc. about a recent accident involving a truck transporting uranium ore.

06/01/2026

We’re inviting community members to take a few minutes to share what issues you believe PARA should focus on in the coming years — from mining impacts and water protection to broader environmental and community priorities across the Patagonia region.

Your input will help guide our work and ensure we’re responding to the needs and values of the community.

This short survey only includes 3 required questions! Thank you for taking the time to provide your valuable input.

link here 👉 bit.ly/para-survey