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Southwest Climate Assessment Summary for Decision Makers

The Southwest Climate Assessment Summary for Decision Makers is now available online. The full report is expected to be released in the autumn of 2012. This report is one component of the ongoing National Climate Assessment. For more information about the Southwest … Continue reading

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REIF Awards $1.3 Million for AZ Renewable Energy Projects

Eight Native American Organizations to Receive Solar or Wind Power The agencies that oversee the Arizona Renewable Energy Investment Fund (REIF) have awarded eight Native American organizations with $1.3 million to build renewable energy systems in their communities. The projects … Continue reading

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Our response to the 5/18 4FRI contract decision

The Grand Canyon Trust has been a longstanding and strong supporter of landscape-scale forest restoration within northern Arizona. We have also been a strong supporter and founding member of the Four Forest Restoration Initiative (4FRI) — an effort that has … Continue reading

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Comments due June 20 on reducing Grand Canyon air tour noise

When Congress passed the 1987 National Parks Overflights Act, it challenged the National Park Service to “substantially restore natural quiet” to Grand Canyon National Park. The agency has been steadfast in its attempt to achieve this objective. However, the air … Continue reading

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Flagstaff City Council passes resolution opposing Grand Canyon uranium mining

Responding to requests from the  Grand Canyon Trust, the Flagstaff City Council passed a resolution last night (12/7) supporting Secretary of Interior Salazar’s proposal to withdraw approximately one million acres of federal lands surrounding Grand Canyon National Park from uranium … Continue reading

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Stay (Socially) in Touch!

In an effort to provide you the latest news about Grand Canyon Trust, our volunteer program, our work, and other happenings around the Colorado Plateau we’ve developed a new social media presence. If you belong to any of the following social … Continue reading

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