Grand Canyon Conservation
Protecting the Grand Canyon region
The Grand Canyon Trust is a nonprofit conservation organization dedicated to safeguarding the wonders of the Grand Canyon and the Colorado Plateau while supporting the rights of its Native peoples.
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We help safeguard the landscapes you love
The Grand Canyon is at the heart of the desert Southwest, a region known for its colorful rocks, slot canyons, and starry skies.
From Zion’s petrified sand dunes, to Grand Staircase-Escalante’s dinosaur fossils, to Bears Ears’ cultural history, and every place in between, the landscapes we work to protect leave their mark on the hearts and souls of those who visit.
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Supporting tribes We support the rights of Native peoples
Almost anywhere you travel in the Southwest, you can see signs of thousands of years of continuous Native American presence.
When it comes to taking care of our lands, air, waters, and wildlife, we have a lot to learn from the Southwest’s original stewards.
The Grand Canyon Trust stands behind the region’s Native peoples, whose traditional territories and ancestral homelands span the entire Four Corners region.
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What We Do
40 years of Grand Canyon advocacy
The Grand Canyon Trust has been a leading voice in regional conservation since 1985.
From improving the air quality around the Grand Canyon, to helping win national monument protections in southern Utah, we work tirelessly to protect the Colorado Plateau’s remarkable landscapes.
We protect the Grand Canyon
We protect the Grand Canyon’s clean air, scenic vistas, and flowing waters from threats like uranium mining and unsustainable developments.
We sustain the Colorado River
The Colorado River is overtapped. We advocate for smarter water policy to sustain the Colorado River through the Grand Canyon.
We stand up for national monuments
In court and on the ground, we advocate for better protection of our nation’s cultural landscapes — from Bears Ears to Baaj Nwaavjo I’tah Kukveni.
We respect tribal sovereignty
We support tribal leadership, stand behind tribes, and amplify Indigenous voices on environmental and social justice issues.
We support Native communities
Partnerships with Native communities form the cornerstone of the Trust’s work. Communities set their priorities; we follow their lead.
We invest in young leaders
We offer budding activists opportunities to hone their skills and connect with changemakers across the Southwest.
Use Your Voice Protect the Grand Canyon from uranium mining
Canyon Mine, also known as Pinyon Plain Mine, has begun mining uranium inside Baaj Nwaavjo I’tah Kukveni national monument, near Grand Canyon National Park.
Sign the petition to voice your opposition.
Whether you call the Southwest your home or dream of visiting one day, we hope you’ll join us to safeguard the region for generations to come.
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