GRIP’s voice is strengthened if you can help us by taking action on important environmental issues confronting our community, from groundwater protection from mining contamination to keeping our Gila River free flowing!
HELP US PROTECT THE RIVERS, STREAMS AND LAKESTHAT YOU CARE ABOUT The federal Clean Water Act and the New Mexico Water Quality Act require the State toreview its surface water quality regulations at least every three years in a public hearingprocess called the Triennial Review. The hearing offers the public an opportunity toadvocate for stronger […]
The Nuclear Regulatory Commission NRC is reviewing the license for the Waste Control Specialists/Interim Storage Partners’ proposal for interim storage of spent nuclear fuel in Andrews, TX, outside of Eunice, NM. This proposal will transport 40,000 tons of dangerous spent nuclear fuel from reactors across the country. The waste will be dangerous for millions of […]
Senators Tom Udall and Martin Heinrich introduced the M.H. “Dutch” Salmon Wild and Scenic Rivers Act to protect segments of the Gila and San Francisco rivers as Wild and Scenic. Thank the senators for their leadership and dedication to long-term protection of New Mexico’s last wild river. Take action
The Nuclear Regulatory Commission NRC is reviewing the license for Holtec International’s proposal for interim storage of all of the nation’s spent nuclear fuel and high-level radioactive waste at a site in Lea County, NM just 16 miles north of the Waste Isolation Pilot Plant. This proposal poses a significant public health risk to New […]
As we all deal with the current public health and economic crisis, area nonprofits are stepping up to creatively meet the tremendous needs of our community created by the COVID-19 emergency. This year’s Give Grandly community-giving event will help us show support for our community and area nonprofits during this difficult time. On Saturday, May […]
In response to the COVID-19 outbreak, Earth Day organizers across the planet will unite as part of the first “Digital Earth Day,” a global digital mobilization to address the most urgent threats to people and planet. Gila Earth Day will be participating in this virtual event on Wednesday, April 22, the 50th anniversary of Earth […]
Join GRIP on May 11, 2019 for Give Grandly: 24 hours of giving to make our region stronger and create a thriving community for all. Every dollar donated to GRIP gets us one step closer to promoting community health by protecting our environment and natural resources. You will be able to donate online to GRIP […]
PUBLIC MEETING NEW Chino 9 Waste Rock Stockpile Proposal Thursday, February 21, 2019 Bayard Community Center – Time TBA Freeport-McMoRan Chino Mines, NM Mining and Minerals Division (MMD), and New Mexico Environment Department (NMED) will hold a public meeting on Chino Mine’s application to construct a new 9 Waste Rock Stockpile (9WRS). Chino proposes to […]
Two urgent actions are needed TODAY on House Bill 220 and House Bill 255 to protect our community, our water quality and environment from the impacts of copper mining. ACTION #1 – CALL YOUR STATE REPRESENTATIVE IN SUPPORT OF HB255. THE BILL IS SCHEDULED FOR A FLOOR VOTE 2/20/19. HB255 would phase out corporate guarantees […]
Freeport-McMoRan (FMI) began interim cleanup of Hanover/Whitewater Creek in late October as part of the 1994 Chino Administrative Order on Consent, a legally- binding agreement with NMED to remediate historical mine contamination caused by Chino Mine. GRIP has participated in the AOC’s Community Work Group since its inception and advocates for timely cleanup that is […]
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