State Sues Developer Over 'Moonscaping'

Arizona files a suit against a southern Arizona developer alleging the "moonscaping" of land, archaeological ruins, waterways and wildlife.

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February 16, 2005, 7:00 AM PST

By Chris Steins @planetizen

"Five state agencies joined in the suit against George Johnson, owner of Scottsdale-based Johnson International. Attorney General Terry Goddard said the suit is an attempt to redress an 'unprecedented despoliation of Arizona's heritage.'

...'We are not talking about a few feet here and there. We are talking about moonscaping 270 acres over a period of many weeks, knocking down saguaros, filling in creeks and washes used by wildlife and destroying priceless archaeological sites,' Goddard said."

Thanks to Governing News

FULL STORY: State sues land developer in 'moonscaping' of desert

Tuesday, February 15, 2005 in The Arizona Republic

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