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

Rick Goldwasser

05/10/22

Energy, Uranium

Outdated Mining Law Needs an Update

America has changed a lot since 1872, but our mining laws have not.

Marie Read

05/5/22

Volunteers in Action

4 Reasons to Protect Pinyon Jays

Four fascinating facts about pinyon jays that will have you ready to birdwatch in the name of conservation.

Tim Peterson, flown by EcoFlight

04/26/22

Bears Ears, Native America, Uranium

Uranium Mill Near Bears Ears Still Violating Clean Air Act

If the mill can’t store Superfund waste lawfully, should it really be continuing to process and discard other radioactive wastes?

Adam Haydock

04/19/22

Grand Canyon, Water

Why Is the Little Colorado River So Blue?

The Little Colorado River is known for its milky-blue waters, but how does it get that color?

Tim Peterson

04/13/22

Energy, Uranium

Where Does the U.S. Get Uranium?

The United States imports about 16 percent of its uranium from Russia, 22 percent from Canada, and 11 percent from Australia.

04/5/22

Volunteers in Action

Restoring Arizona Wetlands with Rocks

Volunteers do the heavy lifting so native plants and wildlife have healthy water sources in the forest.

Ed Moss

03/31/22

Grand Canyon, Take a Hike

Geology Rocks: Grand Canyon Fossils

From nautiloids to ferns to fish from long ago, fossils in the Grand Canyon hold secrets to life in an ancient time.

Jason Barles, Flickr

03/24/22

Grand Canyon, Native America, Water

Navajo Ties to the Little Colorado River

Salt from the Little Colorado River is used in Navajo ceremonies. Hear from Navajo (Diné) rancher Franklin Martin.

Blake McCord

03/15/22

Bears Ears, Native America, Uranium

Bears Ears and the Radioactive Waste Dump Next Door

The White Mesa uranium mill threatens people and the environment a mile from Bears Ears National Monument.

Michael Quinn, NPS

03/10/22

Uranium, Energy, Grand Canyon

Uranium off Critical Minerals List, for Now

After four years of being incorrectly classified as a critical mineral, uranium is finally off the nation's priority list.

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