Before the San Pedro is declared a reserve, the mine needs to realize that it is affecting the river. The mine needs to begin to use recycled water. Terminating agriculture is not the solution to the problems of the San Pedro River basin. Need to protect recharge areas. Rapid deforestation is also a problem.
Vegetation also needs to be protected.
Land erosion is a problem. It is very difficult to get accurate information on the quality of water in Mexico. There is some suspicion in Cananea that outside groups from the U.S. coming to Cananea to talk about water are working exclusively towards their own interests. U.S. residents want to control water consumption in Mexico to ensure there is enough water for the City of Sierra Vista to keep growing. Contaminated dust and water goes directly toward homes.