Category Archives: Grand Canyon Issues

News about Grand Canyon conservation issues, including Colorado River management, uranium mining, natural quiet, and groundwater pumping.

The wild side of the Kane and Two Mile Ranches

Posted on May 22, 2013 by gctrust

The vast expanse of the Kane and Two Mile ranches provides critical habitat for a variety of wildlife making their living on the Grand Canyon’s North Rim.  For some species (like Aldo Leopold’s mule deer herd), there is a substantial … Continue reading →

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Colorado named the most endangered river by American Rivers

Posted on April 17, 2013 by gctrust

Washington, D.C. — American Rivers today announced its annual list of America’s Most Endangered Rivers®, naming the Colorado River the Most Endangered River in the country.  The Colorado River is endangered by outdated water management that is inadequate to respond … Continue reading →

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Grand Canyon uranium mine draws ire

Posted on April 4, 2013 by gctrust

By Brandon Loomis The Republic | azcentral.com An energy company that closed its uranium mine near Grand Canyon National Park in the 1990s is raising environmental hackles with its plans to resume operations. Energy Fuels Resources intends to reopen its … Continue reading →

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Enjoy Earth Day Celebration Weekend at Grand Canyon on April 19-21, 2013

Posted on April 1, 2013 by gctrust

Enjoy Grand Canyon’s Earth Day Celebration Weekend – April 19-21, 2013 Grand Canyon, Ariz. – Grand Canyon National Park will celebrate the 43rd anniversary of Earth Day with a weekend of activities April 19 – 21, 2013. The weekend will … Continue reading →

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Judge upholds uranium mining ban on 1 Million acres near Grand Canyon

Posted on March 21, 2013 by gctrust

GRAND CANYON NATIONAL PARK—U.S. District Judge David Campbell today denied a uranium industry motion to overturn the Obama administration’s ban on new uranium mining on 1 million acres near the Grand Canyon. The ban was adopted January 2012 to protect … Continue reading →

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Havasupai Tribe, conservation groups challenge uranium mine threatening Grand Canyon

Posted on March 8, 2013 by gctrust

Forest Service OKs Uranium Mining Without Tribal Consultation or Update to 27-year-old Environmental Review GRAND CANYON NATIONAL PARK— The Havasupai tribe and three conservation groups today sued the U.S. Forest Service over its decision to allow Energy Fuels Resources, Inc. to … Continue reading →

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