This spectacular region contains the world's largest concentration of protected landscapes, with 55 national parks, monuments, and wilderness areas—some are under threat from destructive developments. You can add your voice to the following campaigns to protect these irreplaceable places.
The temporary moratorium on mining around the Grand Canyon is in danger of being overturned by Congress, the Trump administration, or the courts. Urge the Arizona congressional delegation, as well as key members of the Trump administration, to uphold the moratorium. Sign the petition ›
The Grand Canyon may be a national park, but it's not as protected as you think. It faces the triple threats of uranium mining, inappropriate development (including a proposed mega resort and tourist tramway), and new wells drying the aquifers that feed its precious seeps and springs. Please lift your voice in defense of this magnificient place. Voice Your Opposition to Destructive Developments ›
On December 28, 2016, President Obama protected Bears Ears National Monument in southeast Utah. Urge your senators to help defend the new monument and the Antiquities Act of 1906, which allowed for its creation. Take action ›
The Colorado Plateau’s communities and landscapes continue to be poisoned by our region’s uranium legacy, which includes thousands of abandoned mines and numerous mill sites, along with polluted soil, air, and water. Raise your voice to protect the plateau from continued contamination. Sign the petition ›