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

Marra Clay

02/13/18

Volunteers in Action, Forest Restoration

The 2018 Volunteer Trip Academy Awards

Who needs a red carpet when you've got volunteer trips for hikers, animal-lovers, and more?

Tim Peterson

02/7/18

Bears Ears, National Monuments, Energy, Uranium

Bears Ears and Grand Staircase Open for Business

For now, the threat is not imminent development, but speculation on future fossil fuel drilling and coal and uranium mining.

Michael Quinn, NPS

02/6/18

Grand Canyon, Uranium

Grand Canyon Uranium: Politics vs. Economics

Despite poor prices, some private uranium companies are working the system hard to benefit their own pocket books.

Tim Peterson, flown by LightHawk

01/30/18

National Monuments, Bears Ears

National Monument Cuts: Truth vs. Whoppers

Whopper #1: Don’t worry, there won’t be oil and gas drilling or uranium mining in the lands cut from Bears Ears.

National Park Service

01/24/18

Grand Canyon, Uranium

Grand Canyon Uranium Threats: What to Expect in 2018

From new contamination concerns to efforts by industry to increase private profits at public expense, here’s a look at what's in store for 2018.

Tim Peterson

01/22/18

National Monuments, Bears Ears

Ancient Buildings Cut From Bears Ears National Monument

Native Americans don't see these sites as abandoned.

Tom Bean

01/18/18

Climate Action Plans: what are they, and do they work?

Is Flagstaff ready for climate change? Take the survey!

Lisa Winters

01/16/18

Uranium, Grand Canyon

Young People, Big Changemakers

What do 6th graders have to say about uranium mining around the Grand Canyon? A lot.

Blake McCord

01/9/18

Meet Our New Executive Director, Ethan Aumack

Get to know Ethan and his passions a little better, from conservation to concocting the perfect chocolate bar.

01/8/18

National Monuments, Bears Ears, DC Dispatch

Bills Are Piling up Against National Monuments!

You know that first-of-the-month feeling — bills, bills, bills! But anti-public lands bills are also piling up in the second session of the 115th Congress.

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