The idea here is that certain places, like the Statue of Liberty and Dinosaur National Monument, deserve heightened protection from potentially harmful uses, such as development and vandalism.
An application to develop the Sonoran Solar site was approved west of Phoenix, Arizona in December 2011. If constructed, the project will produce 300 megawatts of solar energy.
A coalition of environmentalists, business leaders, developers and mayors announced a proposal Wednesday to protect roughly 700,000 acres of public lands in the West Valley.
The group wants to preserve for future generations the ecology, cultural heritage and recreational opportunities in the Sonoran Desert west of Phoenix.
Initiative will add economic value to western Maricopa County communities
PHOENIX – A broad coalition of communities, organizations, developers, military interests and citizens today unveil a proposal to conserve and protect additional public lands in western Maricopa County. Called theSonoran Desert Heritage Proposal, the conservation initiative requires action and approval by Congress.
