San Joaquin River mining has produced enough sand and gravel to build a two-lane highway all the way around the earth, by one engineer’s calculation…it’s time to say enough is enough.
Sharon Weaver, Executive Director of the San Joaquin River Parkway & Conservation Trust
Threat: Gravel Mining
The San Joaquin River, the primary water source for over 30 million Californians and nearly half of California’s $61 billion agricultural economy, and a lifeline for endangered salmon, is threatened by a massive gravel mine. If approved, this project would stall completion of the San Joaquin River Parkway, undercutting millions of dollars in investment in restoration and public recreation access. The Fresno County Board of Supervisors and the county planning commission must reject the mining proposal to protect the San Joaquin River for all who depend on it.
American Rivers appreciates the collaboration and efforts of our partner:
- San Joaquin River Parkway and Conservation Trust (SJRPCT)
Protect the San Joaquin River
The Fresno County Board of Supervisors must reject CEMEX’s proposal to expand their operating permit to create a 600-foot-deep blast mine.
