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

Jason Barles, Flickr

03/24/22

Grand Canyon, Native America, Water

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Navajo Ties to the Little Colorado River

Salt from the Little Colorado River is used in Navajo ceremonies. Hear from Navajo (Diné) rancher Franklin Martin.

Blake McCord

03/15/22

Bears Ears, Native America, Uranium

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Bears Ears and the Radioactive Waste Dump Next Door

The White Mesa uranium mill threatens people and the environment a mile from Bears Ears National Monument.

Michael Quinn, NPS

03/10/22

Uranium, Energy, Grand Canyon

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Uranium off Critical Minerals List, for Now

After four years of being incorrectly classified as a critical mineral, uranium is finally off the nation's priority list.

Peter Hathaway

03/7/22

Grand Canyon, National Monuments

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2022 State of the Plateau

Executive Director Ethan Aumack shares what's in store for the Grand Canyon, our national monuments, and public lands in 2022.

K. Thomas, National Park Service

03/3/22

Grand Canyon, Uranium, Water

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Court Okays Uranium Mine Near Grand Canyon

The Canyon Mine case shows how difficult it can be to stop a uranium mine on public land once it gets its foot in the door.

EcoFlight

03/1/22

Native America, Uranium, Water

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EPA Halts Waste Shipment to Uranium Mill Near Bears Ears

The White Mesa Mill has been barred from accepting radioactive Superfund waste after violating environmental laws.

Michael Quinn, NPS

02/24/22

Grand Canyon, Native America

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Education and Economic Justice at the Grand Canyon

Placing Native voices at the forefront of education, stewardship, and economic opportunities in Grand Canyon National Park.

Aubrey Beth Fletcher

02/14/22

Take a Hike

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Love on the Colorado Plateau

Staff share their favorite places and memorable moments across the Colorado Plateau.

Blake McCord

02/7/22

Volunteers in Action

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2022 Volunteer Opportunities in Arizona and Utah

Are you ready to wear work gloves, pull weeds, fix fences, and move rocks?

K. Thomas, NPS

02/3/22

Grand Canyon, Uranium, Water

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2022: Year of a Permanent Grand Canyon Mining Ban?

After more than a decade of bills in Congress, it's time to send a permanent Grand Canyon mining ban to the president's desk.

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

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