The Proposed San Ignacio Project
 | Key Characteristics of the Proposed Project - San Ignacio has several important characteristics which make it an ideal location for a solar evaporation project. In addition, the project is designed to incorporate extensive environmental safeguards and will have a positive socioeconomic influence on the region. |  |
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| Environmental Safeguards - ESSA is committed to a thorough independent study of the
possible effects of the proposed project on the Gray Whale and on the ecosystem in
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| Sustainable Development in Practice: The Guerrero Negro Experience - For 40 years Guerrero Negro has demonstrated that the solar evaporation process is highly compatible with environmental conservation. At the same time, Guerrero Negro has had a positive influence on the quality of life of the region. |  |
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| Salt - Salt is a mineral vital to human life, and in high demand around the world. |  |
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| ESSA Background Information - Exportadora de Sal, S.A. de C.V. (ESSA), located at
Guerrero Negro, Baja California Sur, is a joint venture, with the Mexican Government holding 51 percent ownership and Mitsubishi Corporation, Japan, holding the remaining
49 percent. ESSA has been producing and exporting solar manufactured salt from sea water since 1954.
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| Viewpoints - Abstracts from recent articles regarding the proposed facility, links to relevant Web sites and an opportunity to express your view.
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