Mining Threats Map Baaj Nwaavjo I’tah Kukveni Grand Canyon National Monument

Map illustrating mining threats to the Baaj Nwaavjo I'tah Kukveni - Ancestral Footprints of the Grand Canyon National Monument, highlighting uranium sites and tribal lands.

This map was produced using data from the Bureau of Land Management and updated in June 2024. It shows active mining claims, including various uranium mines, inside the boundaries of Baaj Nwaavjo I’tah Kukveni Grand Canyon National Monument.

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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.

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Letter addressed to Mr. Suess objecting to the Department of Interior’s expedited review of a mine plan modification for the Velvet-Wood uranium mine.
The Grand Canyon Trust’s comments objecting to the Department of Interior’s expedited review of a mine plan modification for the Velvet-Wood uranium mine.
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