The latest lawsuit aimed at stalling development plans at Arizona Snowbow has been shot down by a federal appeals court. A ruling today says the group Save the Peaks Coalition and private citizens who filed the lawsuite grossly abused the judicial process. Today’s ruling upholds a previous decision by a lower court which said the U.S. Forest Service adequately evaluated the effects of snowmaking using treated wastewater. The court said the latest appeal is a delay tactic, designed to … [Read more...] about Appeals Court Rules in Favor of Snowbowl
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Legal Victory for Arizona Snowbowl
Arizona Snowbowl has won yet another legal battle, although the Save the Peaks Coalition is promising to appeal today's decision. Judge Mary H. Murguia ruled against the plaintiffs, who were claiming the final environmental impact statement by the U.S. Forest Service ignored health issues. Arizona Snowbowl is planning snowmaking operations at the resort near Flagstaff using reclaimed wastewater. Snowbowl officials told Flagstaff Business News that plans are in … [Read more...] about Legal Victory for Arizona Snowbowl
