Save the Scenic Sonoita/Elgin Grasslands

Do you enjoy driving in the Sonoita/Elgin Valley with its pristine mountain and native grassland views? Do you know that this valley contains some of the few remaining native grasslands in the U.S.? This is soon to drastically change if Sulfur Springs Valley Electric Cooperative (SSVEC) has its way. They have started bulldozing the Babocomari Ranch for a 69 kV power line.

It begins in Huachuca City then runs on the southern boundary of the Babocomari Ranch, adjacent to the Audubon Research Ranch, until it reaches Highway 83 then runs north and west over 6 miles along Hwy 83 to the new substation in Sonoita. The line of 55-and-64-foot power poles crossing over 20 miles of pristine grasslands will disrupt wildlife corridors, native grassland research, mountain views, and ultimately people’s health and lives.

If opposed to this power line or think an alternate route which is more sensitive to environmental, scientific, and community concerns is more desirable, then please email 3SEG@googlegroups.com or visit the following Group website http://groups.google.com/group/3SEG for information on how you can help or write letters on behalf of this effort. There are alternative routes!

Save the Scenic Sonoita/Elgin Grasslands (3SEG)

(Local residents trying to preserve what this area is all about, saving some of the most magnificent unspoiled vistas in Arizona)