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

Tim Peterson

08/22/24

Bears Ears, National Monuments, DC Dispatch

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Bears Ears Spared a 480-foot Tower, for Now

Proposal to build massive communications tower on state lands inside Bears Ears National Monument withdrawn

Rick Goldwasser

05/15/24

Native America, Uranium, Grand Canyon, DC Dispatch

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Navajo Nation Asks Biden to Stop Uranium Transport from Grand Canyon Mine

The Navajo Nation and communities along the haul route oppose uranium transport from Grand Canyon region mine.

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.

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.

The site of the proposed Black Mesa East Dam, Navajo Nation. ECOFLIGHT

01/16/24

DC Dispatch, Water, Energy, Native America

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Dam Projects on Native Lands Signal Need for Reform

Currently, developers don't have to get permission from tribes when applying for dam permits on tribal lands.

Marie Read

09/5/23

Volunteers in Action, DC Dispatch

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Pinyon Jays Eyed for Endangered Species Protection

The federal government will determine if the charismatic blue bird should be listed as threatened or endangered.

The Colorado River, Amy S. Martin

03/7/23

Water, Native America, Energy, DC Dispatch

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New Dams Proposed on Navajo Nation near Black Mesa

New dams proposed near Kayenta would pump water from the Colorado River, San Juan River, or local aquifers.

Bruce Gordon, EcoFlight

06/1/22

Grand Canyon, DC Dispatch, Water

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Senate Subcommittee to Hear Grand Canyon Protection Act

The bill to permanently ban new uranium mines near the Grand Canyon finally gets a moment in the spotlight.

Tim Peterson

10/8/21

National Monuments, Bears Ears, DC Dispatch

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Bears Ears and Grand Staircase-Escalante Restored!

Today, President Biden signed proclamations restoring Bears Ears and Grand Staircase-Escalante national monuments.

Shane McDermott

07/6/21

Bears Ears, Grand Canyon, National Monuments, Uranium, DC Dispatch

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30x30: From Concept to Action

From the Grand Canyon to Bears Ears, we're committed to conserving and restoring millions of acres on the Colorado Plateau.

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

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