Map of Threats to Black Mesa

Pumped storage hydropower dam proposals and past coal mining threaten Black Mesa, on the Navajo Nation, as you can see on this map.

View a map of the dams proposed on Black Mesa.

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Maps and graphs may be used for non-commercial purposes provided that they are not altered or edited and they are appropriately credited.

All map products should be credited to Stephanie Smith, Grand Canyon Trust, unless otherwise noted. A hyperlink to the Grand Canyon Trust website is appreciated.

For higher quality images or custom sizing please contact our communications director, Ashley Davidson, at adavidson@grandcanyontrust.org

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