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

Ed Moss

03/5/24

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.

Amy S. Martin

02/27/24

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Arizona Politicians Sue over Grand Canyon Monument

A pair of lawsuits signals a political attack on the popular new Baaj Nwaavjo I’tah Kukveni National Monument.

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.

Blake McCord

02/16/24

Native America, Uranium, Grand Canyon

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USGS to Include Havasupai Perspectives in Studying Grand Canyon Uranium Mining Risks

A new report looks at the risks uranium mining in the Grand Canyon region poses to Havasupai people.

Ellen Heyn

02/8/24

Take a Hike

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How to Get a Grand Canyon Backcountry Hiking Permit

Wondering how to get a permit to hike and camp in Grand Canyon National Park? Let's break it down.

Amy S. Martin

01/31/24

Water, Grand Canyon, Energy

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How Glen Canyon Dam Works

Glen Canyon Dam flooded over 180 miles of the Colorado River to form Lake Powell and provide power. How does the dam work?

01/24/24

Rising Leaders

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Internships at the Grand Canyon Trust: Investing in Rising Leaders

Looking to launch your career in conservation, advocacy, or environmental justice? Come work for the Grand Canyon Trust.

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.

Blake McCord

01/9/24

Uranium, Grand Canyon, Native America

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Uranium Mine Starts up in New Grand Canyon Monument

Canyon Mine, aka Pinyon Plain Mine, is extracting uranium near the Grand Canyon for the first time in its nearly 40-year history.

Wade Adakai

01/2/24

Change Labs, Native America

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Forging a Way Forward

A Navajo entrepreneur sharpens his skills to bring quality products to the Navajo Nation.

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

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