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Notes from the front lines of conservation on the Colorado Plateau.

Amanda Podmore

11/26/24

Grand Canyon, Water

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How Cold is the Colorado River in the Grand Canyon?

The Colorado River below Glen Canyon Dam is heating up. Find out why.

Amy S. Martin

11/18/24

Grand Canyon, Uranium, Water

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Scientists Call for Review of Grand Canyon Uranium Mine

Groundwater pumping at a uranium mine near the Grand Canyon will affect the canyon's springs, scientists says.

Tim Peterson

10/9/24

Grand Canyon, Water

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How Is Colorado River Water Divided?

How does Colorado River water get divvied out to Colorado, Utah, Arizona, New Mexico, Nevada, California, Wyoming, Native American tribes, and Mexico?

Tim Peterson

07/8/24

Water, Grand Canyon, Climate Change

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4 Fun Facts About the Colorado River

Did you know the Colorado River used to be called the Grand River? Learn about the name change and more fun facts about this hardworking river.

Michael Quinn, National Park Service

07/1/24

Uranium, Grand Canyon, Native America, Water

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Flooding at Uranium Mine Near Grand Canyon Tops 66 Million Gallons

The ongoing flooding problem at uranium mine near the Grand Canyon, continues.

Amy S. Martin

06/24/24

Grand Canyon, Uranium, Energy, Water

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Uranium Mining near Grand Canyon Too Risky, Research Shows

Dr. Laura Crossey explains what scientists know about groundwater in the Grand Canyon region.

Tim Peterson

05/29/24

Grand Canyon, Water, Climate Change

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Native Fish of the Grand Canyon

Challenging conditions have endangered, threatened, or imperiled these five native fish in the Grand Canyon.

The Little Colorado River. ADAM HAYDOCK

04/29/24

Native America, Grand Canyon, Energy, Water, DC Dispatch

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Permit Denied for Big Canyon Dam Near Grand Canyon

Developer's attempt to dam a canyon near the confluence of the Colorado and Little Colorado rivers halted.

Ed Moss

03/5/24

Water, Climate Change, Grand Canyon

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I Spent Two Years Reporting on Glen Canyon’s Recovery: Here’s What I Learned

Beneath the bathtub ring at Lake Powell, native plants are flourishing, cultural sites are resurfacing, and whitewater rapids are returning.

Black Mesa, Navajo Nation. Raymond Chee

02/21/24

DC Dispatch, Water, Energy, Native America

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Feds Deny Dam Permits on Tribal Lands

A new federal policy requiring tribal consent for dams on tribal lands is a historic victory for tribal sovereignty across the United States.

Notes from the front lines of conservation on the Colorado Plateau.

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