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.
There's a new bill in the Senate to make the current temporary ban on new mining claims on public lands around Grand Canyon National Park permanent. Please urge your senators to support and co-sponsor the Grand Canyon Centennial Protection Act. Email your senators today ›
A proposed commercial development on the doorstep of Grand Canyon National Park threatens to guzzle precious groundwater that feeds the canyon's seeps and springs. Ask the U.S. Forest Service to take a closer look before paving the way for the project ›
When Canyon uranium mine was approved in 1986, the owner insisted the mine would not hit groundwater. But in 2013, it did. Now, evidence suggests Canyon Mine is contaminating that water as it enters the mine shaft. Urge Arizona regulators to close and clean up the mine ›
President Trump shrunk Bears Ears and Grand Staircase-Escalante national monuments in 2017, but the ANTIQUITIES Act of 2019 could restore protections to the shrunken monuments and cement the boundaries of 50 others. Write your legislators in support of the bill ›
Urge your members in Congress to support and co-sponsor the BEARS Act, which would enlarge the monument to 1.9 million acres. Support the original vision of the Bears Ears Inter-Tribal Coalition, and speak up for Bears Ears ›
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 ›