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Arizona public lands; a primer for GOP debate participants
The ‘Purpose’ Of Arizona Public Lands — A Primer For The GOP Candidates At Tonight’s Debate By Public Lands Team on Feb 22, 2012 at 10:03 am By Jessica Goad, Manager of Research and Outreach, Center for American Progress Action … Continue reading
Coconino County supervisor Taylor says uranium mining in the Grand Canyon region is unwise
Uranium mining in the Grand Canyon region is unwise By Carl Taylor (originally appeared in Capitol Times on 2/20) I am the Coconino County supervisor whose district includes a portion of the Grand Canyon. I do not speak for the … Continue reading
An open letter to Grand Canyon Trust members about our adventure trips
As you may know, each spring and autumn the Grand Canyon Trust runs a variety of adventures for our members and supporters. The purpose of these trips is for us to meet our members, and for our members to meet … Continue reading
Volunteer Program gearing up for fieldwork season
Although it is still technically winter, the volunteer program is keenly aware of the approaching spring. Come early March, we will host our first group of volunteers. We will be in full fieldwork mode from then through October, taking people … Continue reading
Interior Secretary announces 20 year uranium mining withdrawal at Grand Canyon
Great News! On January 9, 2012, Secretary of the Interior Ken Salazar ordered a twenty-year moratorium on thousands of new mining claims that threaten to industrialize watersheds that drain directly into Grand Canyon and the Colorado River. The ban was achieved … Continue reading
Socioeconomic study planned for Colorado River in Grand Canyon
Colorado River in Grand Canyon The Trust has begun development of a Socioeconomic Program for all resources on the Colorado River in Grand Canyon. This is being done in partnership with other stakeholders within the Glen Canyon Dam Adaptive Management … Continue reading