Threats to Grand Canyon on front page of New York Times

 by Roger Clark, Grand Canyon Director

The New York Times has published a front-page story highlighting threats facing the Grand Canyon. Reporter Adam Nagourney managed to weave together three thorny issues (Escalade, Tusayan & the concessions contract), while offering an overview of the chronic issue: people wanting to cash in on Grand Canyon's popularity.

We are pleased that the story highlighted the most pressing threat: developers’ plans to build the “Escalade” mega-resort and gondola. Both Save the Confluence and the Trust are among those quoted in the story.

For more information, please see:

New Save the Confluence Video Makes Case Against Escalade

Tribes Unite to Protect Grand Canyon from Escalade Development

The Trust is actively supporting Save the Confluence as their campaign intensifies to convince the Navajo Nation Council to stoIf you haven't already, you might want to sign this petition to Keep the Canyon Grand.