Currently, Union County has a moratorium in place until February 2018 against accepting any applications for phosphate mining in that county. 

Bradford County Board of County Commissioners voted against a moratorium and subsequently, a mining application was filed with their County. 

Lately, grassroots efforts to resist the mine have been concentrated in Bradford County to educate the public about the dangers of phosphate mining.  Educational efforts include postcard mailings to citizens, sample letters to the Board of County Commissioners, booths at local events, and many signs to raise awareness in the community.  Citizens are being encouraged to attend public meetings and express their opposition to the proposed mine.  At the request of concerned citizens, several city councils have passed resolutions against phosphate mining.