Friends of Jesse Morrow Mountains purpose is to prevent mining on Jesse Morrow and protect Jesse Morrow Mountains cultural, historical, biological, water and visual significance as a gateway to the National Parks and Monuments. On a clear day, many view it from afar such as the freeway section of Highway 180 heading East without realizing how strip mining might change the view...

In just one year the Fresno County Board of Supervisors has approved expansion of one mine and approval of another.

 

What's Happening

 

What stage is the mining Project?

The EIR (Environmental Impact Report) is being updated by Design Resource and presented to Fresno County Planning Commission possibly by year end. The Planning Commission will evaluate the EIR and then vote to approve or deny the project. That decision can then be appealed to the Board of Supervisors by either side. The Board will vote to approve or deny the project. Once that decision is made it can be challenged in Court.


October 2nd, 2009: Fresno County Announces DEIR is out!


Fundraising Benefit Dinner

July 24, 2010

The Fundraiser was a great success – We had about 220-250 people attending – we made some money and got lots of good press!

Thank you to all who helped and contributed!


Town Hall Informational Meeting

November 9, 2009
Reedley Forum Hall
Reedley College
At the corner of Reed and Manning
7:00 Pm to 9:00 PM

Click here for event newsletter


Public Hearing for Comments

11/18/09
Sanger Meeting
Comment Meeting sponsored by Fresno County Planning Department
Sanger High Multipurpose Room
1045 Bethel Sanger, CA 93657
6:00 PM to 8:00 PM

 

Additional Public Meeting: A public information meeting was previously held on October 8, 2009, and an additional public meeting will be held to receive comments on the DEIR from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm, Wednesday November 18, 2009, at the Sanger High School Multi-Purpose Room, located at:

1045 Bethel Avenue, Sanger, CA 93657

  • The 60-day review and comment period for the DEIR began October 2, 2009 and ends December 4, 2009. See Public Notice

An opportunity to provide written comments directly to County staff

An opportunity to provide written comments directly to County staff will be available from 6:00 pm to 7:30 pm Thursday October 8, 2009 at the Sanger High School Multi-Purpose Room, located at 1045 Bethel Avenue, Sanger, CA 93657. The primary objective is to distribute DEIR information and material and to receive written comments on the document. There will not be a formal presentation or Question & Answer session. A Spanish translator will be available. Un intérprete español estará disponible en la junta. Comments should be addressed to:

 

Briza Sholars, Planner III
Fresno County Public Works and Planning Department
Planning & Environmental Analysis
2220 Tulare Street - 6th Floor
Fresno, CA 93721

 

In your written comment letter please reference: EIR 4858 and CUP 3100 (Jesse Morrow Mountain Mine & Reclamation Project) and include your name and phone number. Persons with questions or requests for a public hearing notice may call Briza Sholars at (559) 262-4454 or email at bsholars@co.fresno.ca.us.