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

Stephanie Smith

03/13/18

Maps, Take a Hike, Grand Canyon

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Grand Adventures

Want to backpack in the Grand Canyon? Check out our newest map of backcountry routes.

Tim Peterson

03/8/18

Bears Ears, National Monuments

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Bears Ears Comment Deadline Coming Up

Despite pending lawsuits, the Bureau of Land Management is moving ahead to create monument management plans for the reduced Indian Creek and Shash Jaa' units.

Blake McCord

03/6/18

Grand Canyon, Uranium, Energy

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Trump Administration Gives a Boost to Uranium Companies

Deadline: March 18. The federal government thinks uranium should be made more accessible for mining on U.S. soil. Send your comment now.

Shane McDermott

03/2/18

Grand Canyon, Native America

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Navajo Chapter Kills Escalade, Again

The Grand Canyon tram project received a resounding defeat for the second time.

Tim Peterson

02/20/18

National Monuments, Bears Ears

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Are Slashed Monuments Still Protected?

Why President Trump’s proclamations for Bears Ears and Grand Staircase leave lands unprotected.

Marra Clay

02/13/18

Volunteers in Action, Forest Restoration

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The 2018 Volunteer Trip Academy Awards

Who needs a red carpet when you've got volunteer trips for hikers, animal-lovers, and more?

Tim Peterson

02/7/18

Bears Ears, National Monuments, Energy, Uranium

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Bears Ears and Grand Staircase Open for Business

For now, the threat is not imminent development, but speculation on future fossil fuel drilling and coal and uranium mining.

Michael Quinn, NPS

02/6/18

Grand Canyon, Uranium

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Grand Canyon Uranium: Politics vs. Economics

Despite poor prices, some private uranium companies are working the system hard to benefit their own pocket books.

Tim Peterson, flown by LightHawk

01/30/18

National Monuments, Bears Ears

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National Monument Cuts: Truth vs. Whoppers

Whopper #1: Don’t worry, there won’t be oil and gas drilling or uranium mining in the lands cut from Bears Ears.

National Park Service

01/24/18

Grand Canyon, Uranium

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Grand Canyon Uranium Threats: What to Expect in 2018

From new contamination concerns to efforts by industry to increase private profits at public expense, here’s a look at what's in store for 2018.

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