Arizona Department of Environmental Quality officials announced the successful completion of remedial actions at Senator Mine to protect the Hassayampa River and ensure public safety. The mine is located eleven miles south of Prescott.
ADEQ Deputy Director Karen Peters said, “The urgency and severe threat of mine waste collapsing into the Hassayampa River necessitated swift and extreme measures. I am pleased to report that our team was able to complete this tremendous undertaking, which successfully diverted around 800 feet of the Hassayampa River – a feat that has never been done before. We are committed to ensuring the long-term safety of the Hassayampa River and its surrounding ecosystems.”