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Conservation groups are planning to sue the federal government over a rushed review of a proposed copper mine in Arizona, which they claim endangers the Mexican spotted owls habitat. The Bureau of Land Management asserts minimal impact on owl habitats, but environmentalists argue this is ignored evidence. The controversy revolves around a 1,324-acre exploration project by Redhawk, a subsidiary of Faraday Copper, on public land in Copper Creek Canyon, a vital habitat for various wildlife, including the Mexican spotted owl. Environmentalists provided photographic evidence of owls near the site, but claim it was disregarded in the final assessment. The timeline for the environmental review was reportedly cut short by three months, leaving agencies with insufficient time to provide expert input. This rushed process, according to advocates, violates the Endangered Species Act. Further concerns involve the potential impact on groundwater supplies, crucial for the delicate desert ecosystem. Environmental groups are calling for accountability, insisting that federal agencies must adhere to the law and properly assess the environmental consequences of such projects, especially when threatened species are involved.

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