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Last week the U.S. Forest Service rejected an Italian investment group’s plan for a sprawling development near the south rim of the Grand Canyon.
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Article March 9, 2016

Top Six Reasons to Keep the Grand Canyon Grand

There are plenty of reasons why major developments shouldn’t be allowed on the doorstep of Grand Canyon National Park. Here are just six.

The iconic Grand Canyon in Arizona may soon be ground zero for two massive development projects.
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Press Release: Victory March 4, 2016

Forest Service Rejects Project That Would Have Spelled Disaster for Grand Canyon

Agency denies Stilo Development Group’s plan to build road, infrastructure through Kaibab National Forest

The Grand Canyon
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Article June 24, 2015

Keeping the Grand Canyon Wild

Over 200,000 people sent comments to the Forest Service in response to a proposed development near the southern rim of the Grand Canyon.

The iconic Grand Canyon in Arizona may soon be ground zero for two massive development projects.
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Article June 4, 2015

Feds May Okay Mega-Mall at Grand Canyon’s Doorstep

Forest Service approval will pave the way for a sprawling urban development within spitting distance of one of America’s most treasured national parks.

The Grand Canyon is recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
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Press Release June 3, 2015

Over 200,000 People Urge Forest Service to Reject Mega-Development Near Grand Canyon

Public overwhelmingly opposes threat to national treasure

The mouth of Havasu Creek, at the Grand Canyon.
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case May 11, 2015

Defending The Grand Canyon From Massive Urban Sprawl

The U.S. Forest Service is paving the way for a sprawling urban development near the southern edge of the Grand Canyon that would include more than 2,100 housing units and 3 million square feet of retail space along with hotels, a spa and conference center. The superintendent of Grand Canyon National Park has called the…

document April 30, 2015

Letter: Town of Tusayan’s Special Use Application Designed to Facilitate Huge Development Near Grand Canyon National Park

Permit would facilitate 2,100 new housing units plus malls, hotels near canyon’s edge

Havasu Creek, between Mooney Falls and Beaver Falls, at the Grand Canyon.
(Photo courtesy of Alan English)
Press Release April 27, 2015

Forest Service Begins to Pave Way for Massive Urban Sprawl Next to Grand Canyon

Permit would facilitate 2,100 new housing units plus malls, hotels near canyon’s edge