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

EcoFlight

07/11/19

Grand Canyon, Uranium, DC Dispatch

Battle for the Grand Canyon in Congressional Subcommittees

As the battle to protect the Grand Canyon from uranium mining heats up, two bills are fighting back in Congress.

07/8/19

Native America, Volunteers in Action, Rising Leaders

Watering The Seeds: The Next Generation of Navajo Farmers

An interview with Navajo farmer Ronalda Thomas about traditional farming and cultural connections.

Ellen Heyn

07/5/19

Colorado Plateau Explorer

Grand Canyon Gear Guide: What to pack for your hike

From blister supplies to water filters, we break down the gear you need to hike and backpack in Grand Canyon National Park.

Ed Moss

06/24/19

Energy, Uranium, Grand Canyon

Grand Canyon Tourism Fuels Arizona’s Economy

Tourism and outdoor recreation are more valuable to Arizona's economy than uranium mining.

06/20/19

Jake Hoyungowa (1989-2019), Advocate and Artist

Celebrating the life and work of a young filmmaker.

Ellen Heyn

06/17/19

National Monuments

Legal Update: Protecting National Monument Forests

If "treatment" plans go ahead, thousands of pinyon and juniper trees could vanish from Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument forever.

06/10/19

House Hearing on The Grand Canyon Centennial Protection Act

A bill that would permanently stop uranium mining around the Grand Canyon is making progress in Congress.

Tim Peterson

06/7/19

Bears Ears, National Monuments

Superbloom in Bears Ears

Just about everything in Bears Ears is blooming. Take a whiff.

Tim Peterson

06/6/19

DC Dispatch, Utah Wildlands

Utah’s National Forests Under Threat

Utah wants to open its national forests to logging, including the top stair of the Grand Staircase.

Tim Peterson

06/3/19

Uranium, Water, Native America

Uranium Mill Near Bears Ears Worries Tribal Members

Living next-door to America's last operating conventional uranium mill raises concerns about air and water quality.

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