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

Ed Moss

08/14/20

Grand Canyon, Uranium

What's up With That Uranium Mine Near the Grand Canyon?

Number 1: It's in the wrong place.

08/10/20

Uranium, Grand Canyon, Volunteers in Action

Radioactive Water for Wildlife at Canyon Uranium Mine

In the desert, water is life. But what happens when that water is radioactive?

Jack Dykinga

07/28/20

Native America, Grand Canyon

It's Time to Oppose Big Canyon Dams

The deadline for submitting comments on the Big Canyon dams is coming up on August 3, 2020. Support local opposition and oppose plans to dam Big Canyon.

Michael Quinn, National Park Service

07/22/20

Uranium, Grand Canyon

Permanent Grand Canyon Mining Ban Gets New Life in Congress

Key legislation to protect the canyon has passed the House as an amendment to the NDAA.

Ed Moss

07/20/20

Havasupai Tribe Supports Grand Canyon Centennial Protection Act

For decades, the Havasupai Tribe has led the effort to protect the canyon's waters from uranium-mining contamination.

Willie Greyeyes

07/16/20

Chi'shie Farms Growing Navajo Food System during Covid-19

For farmer Tyrone Thompson of Chi'shie Farms, growing food is a way to connect to Navajo culture and model self sustainability.

Michael Quinn, National Park Service

07/8/20

Grand Canyon, Uranium

5 Reasons to Protect the Grand Canyon from Mining, Forever

The Grand Canyon region is too precious to mine. It's time to ban new uranium mines around the canyon forever.

Trin Alcove Bend. Photo by Tim Peterson

07/1/20

Bears Ears, National Monuments, Climate Change

Oil and Gas Auction Looms over Bears Ears and Utah National Parks

From Arches to Canyonlands to Capitol Reef, what's on the auction block?

Blake McCord

06/24/20

What's Happening to NEPA?

Your say in federal projects that affect your health and community is on the line.

Blake McCord

06/17/20

Grand Canyon, Native America, Water

4 Things to Know About The Little Colorado River

The Little Colorado River near the Grand Canyon is a place you should know. Find out why.

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