Trust Position on Northern Arizona Uranium Mine Compliance

Uranium mining causes irreparable harm to natural and cultural resources in Grand Canyon watersheds. The Grand Canyon Trust supports the 20-year mineral withdrawal and permanently closing Grand Canyon watersheds to all new uranium mines by enacting the Grand Canyon Watershed Protection Act. Read our position ›

Trust position on uranium mining around the Grand Canyon

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