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COP means Constable on Patrol.

This is the real meaning for the abbreviation Cop. Wish the protesters and the news reporters would use it correctly.

All The Police facing the Rioters need to do is use a non-hazardous chemical spray system that spreads a highly slippery, viscous gel (which the lab designated a “mobility denial system” and dubbed “banana peel in a can”) to inhibit the movement of individuals or vehicles on treated surfaces. Marines Corps believes it can be used for crowd control. (Defense Technical Information Center’s PDF Report) In tests, volunteers attempted in vain to walk across a lawn sprayed with the slime, and in fact, had they not been safety-harnessed during the tests, many would have broken bones.” very undeniably. Would bring the Rioting to a HALT!!!

All The Police facing the Rioters need to do is use a non-hazardous chemical spray system that spreads a highly slippery, viscous gel (which the lab designated a “mobility denial system” and dubbed “banana peel in a can”) to inhibit the movement of individuals or vehicles on treated surfaces. Marines Corps believes it can be used for crowd control. (Defense Technical Information Center’s PDF Report) In tests, volunteers attempted in vain to walk across a lawn sprayed with the slime, and in fact, had they not been safety-harnessed during the tests, many would have broken bones.” very undeniably. Would bring the Rioting to a HALT!!!

the shrink is screw loose! Like all Shrinks.

Of course, the commie Chi-Comms started Corona Virus intentionally!!!

Thank You!

thank yoo

[ am Phoenix

I’m incredibly resilient, and no one should count me out, ever. When I’m at my worst, I rise up and surprise people.
You are constantly remaking myself and rising from the ashes, I haven’t failed more than most people, but i have had more comebacks.

I am driven to be independent and self-reliant. There is nothing I hate more than being trapped.
I’m a natural healer, and I know how to overcome my wounds - both physical and emotional.

Lawsuit against Army, Fort Huachuca over water use moves forward

Though negotiations were attempted by two environmental groups to discuss Fort Huachuca’s water use, the U.S. Army and Department of Defense’s decision makers’ decision to pass on a discussion led to a lawsuit being filed Friday in federal court against Fort Huachuca in Sierra Vista.

The Center for Biological Diversity (CBD) and Maricopa Audubon Society are suing the Secretary of the Interior, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS), the Secretary of Defense, Secretary of the Army and the senior commander at Fort Huachuca to prevent what they claim is further harm to the San Pedro River and its endangered species from excessive groundwater pumping in the Fort Huachuca area, including nearby Sierra Vista.

The suit stems from a 2014 FWS biological opinion (BiOp) which authorized groundwater pumping connected to the San Pedro River to serve military operations at Fort Huachuca through 2024.
According to the suit, “A previously undisclosed 2010 report commissioned by the U.S. Army showed that groundwater pumping attributable to Fort Huachuca — including water use on and off the military base — was already causing harm to the river and its endangered wildlife in 2003. The FWS failed to consider the key findings of this report before it decided in 2014 to approve the base’s groundwater pumping for another decade.”

The lawsuit, filed in U.S. District Court in Tucson, states the post’s “future is imperiled primarily by the failure to reduce the off-post groundwater used by its troops and contractors.”

In 2010, Fort Huachuca commissioned a study with GeoSystems Analysis, Inc., which the suit claimed was not passed on to FWS for review in the 2014 BiOp. It found that Fort Huachuca-attributable groundwater pumping was already causing harm to the San Pedro River by 2003 and simulated peak impacts to the baseflow of the river would occur in 2050.

“The Fort’s unchecked groundwater pumping harms threatened and endangered species that depend on the San Pedro and its lush riparian habitat, including the southwestern willow flycatcher, Huachuca water umbel, desert pupfish, loach minnow, spikedace, yellow-billed cuckoo and northern Mexican garter snake,” the lawsuit states.

CBD claimed FWS did not receive the classified 2010 report for inclusion in its decision–making process prior to the issuance of the 2014 BiOp authorizing groundwater pumping to support base operations through 2024. Since the report indicated the decline of the river was evident in 2003, CBD requested the downsizing of the Fort’s missions.

Previously, Fort Huachuca officials responding to questions by the Herald/Review stated the report was provided to the FWS and it was not suppressed. FWS officials stated they did not receive the report and declined to comment further.

The lawsuit also “challenges the biological opinion’s reliance on illusory water savings and credits, as well as its failure to account for lower-than-anticipated water recharge. In addition, the notice challenges the Service’s failure to account for a nearly 62 percent increase in groundwater pumping attributable to the base, as well as its failure to account for the state approving 369 new wells in the Fort Huachuca area.”

However, Fort Huachuca has been a leader in water conservation and has been recognized for its efforts to become as close to a “net-zero water usage” installation as possible through groundwater recharge projects.

The University of Arizona Extension Office WaterWise states on its website that Fort Huachuca has used a four-pronged strategy to reduce water use which includes reduction, reuse, recharge and education.

The post reduced its pumping of groundwater from the regional aquifer by over 65 percent through aggressive water-conservation measures, with withdrawals in decline from 1993 to 2014.

The environmental groups want the U.S. Army to downsize the post’s missions and reduce the population to prevent further degradation of the San Pedro River and the San Pedro Riparian National Conservation Area.

Robin Silver, cofounder and board member of the CBD, explained in a phone interview, “We wanted to make arrangements to sit down with the decision makers,” not the post’s high command. “They said we could only talk with their attorneys. They treat us like the enemy and forget we are taxpayers.

“It’s discouraging. The fort holds responsibility for the people living off-base. The fort, Sierra Vista and Cochise County promised to balance the water budget by 2011 and they have not kept that promise.”

Silver stated in a press release announcing the forward motion of the suit: “Arizona’s last free–flowing river is being sucked dry because the Army refuses to downsize Fort Huachuca and ignores all the evidence showing that it must. ... They’re willfully killing this beautiful river.”

Mark Larson, president of the Maricopa Audubon Society, added to the press release, “ Every year millions of birds migrate through this region, which is critical to the long-term survival and recovery of endangered species. This fragile river will be lost forever if the Fort doesn’t act quickly to reduce groundwater use.”

This is the ninth court challenge since 1994 to Fort Huachuca and its alleged threat to the San Pedro River the conservations groups claim is in violation of environmental laws.

Fort Huachuca officials said they were reviewing the lawsuit.

”Fort Huachuca is currently reviewing the lawsuit filed Friday morning. It is our policy not to comment on pending litigation,” said Angela Camara, public affairs officer for the post.

Dam The Center for Biological Diversity (CBD) and Maricopa Audubon Society

Like we didn’ know!

I have a low feeling. We should have hanged her, Long AGO!!!!

I’d Like to see AZ do the same!!!!

We Need to give them all the “Vlad the Impaler” Treatment!

yum, yum, yum, GULP!

Morning Kathy. Still up here PHX, specifically Chandler.
Lots of time with both Grandsons.
Have not finished the fix on the rocking chair yet but it’s
almost done.

Oh, by then way, tomorrow is my birthday. I’ll be 78.

Hillary saw to it that he committed Arkanside.

Mrs. SR is in m Michigan & I’m in Phoenix staying with the Grandsons

Been there a lot. So, is my Son.

take short rod trip from Davis Montham to https://visit.sierravistaaz.gov/see-do/heritage-culture/fort-huachuca-national-historic-landmark/

fort huachuca
Fort Huachuca National Historic Landmark

Fort Huachuca Historic Officers QuartersFort Huachuca, constructed in 1877, was one of a chain of forts established to guard southern Arizona against the Chiricahua Apaches, led by Geronimo. It was here that the Army organized an elite strike force that chased Geronimo and his followers through Mexico’s Sierra Madre during the summer of 1886, compelling their surrender. Fort Huachuca was also the headquarters of the famed 10th Cavalry, the “Buffalo Soldiers,” one of the Army’s elite black cavalry corps.

Today the Fort is still an active Army post and covers more than 70,000 acres, 110 of which are the “Old Post Area.” This historic district contains many notable buildings, among them the Post Commander’s headquarters, called the Pershing House, an adobe structure built in 1884; the barracks, built around 1882-1883; Leonard Wood Hall, a large two-storied building used as the hospital; and the Fort Huachuca History Museum, an adobe and stone building originally used as the post chapel.

Official ceremonies are still performed on Brown Parade Field in the historic area, and often include a presentation by the mounted B Troop Cavalry, outfitted in full historic uniforms.
Old Post Cemetery

Established in 1877, this cemetery is an emotional “read” for devotees of military history and the final resting place of many historic figures that helped shape the West. Allow 30 minutes. From the Van Deman Gate, stay on Hatfield (becomes Lawton after crossing Smith Ave.); right on Winrow; left onto Mizner; right on Grierson; right on Huachuca Canyon Road; left onto Burt Road. 800-288-3861.
Fort Huachuca Reservoir HillReservoir Hill Overlook

Located on the southern portion of the overlook this is truly one of the majestic viewpoints of the San Pedro Valley. Allow 15–30 minutes. Outdoor amenities only. From the Van Deman Gate, stay on Hatfield (becomes Lawton after crossing Smith Ave.); right on Winrow; left onto Mizner; right on Grierson; left onto Huachuca Canyon Road; left onto Reservoir Hill Road. 800-288-3861.

Still an active military installation, visitors must stop at the Visitor Center prior to entering the gates. Click here for information about accessing Fort Huachuca. International visitors should contact the City of Sierra Vista Public Information Office at least 3 weeks prior to visiting. Personal use photography of wildlife and historic buildings is permitted. Commercial or media photography and videography is not permitted. Please direct questions concerning permissible photography to the Fort Huachuca Public Affairs Office at (520) 533-1850.

The DEHERATS MENATL State HAS Deteriated so much that they are all eligible for the Coo-Coo Farm