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document April 25, 2024

Motion to Intervene – Baaj Nwaavjo I’tah Kukveni – Ancestral Footprints of the Grand Canyon National Monument

Conservation groups filed a motion to intervene in defense of President Biden’s designation of Baaj Nwaavjo I’tah Kukveni – Ancestral Footprints of the Grand Canyon National Monument in Arizona.

The milky turquoise waters of Little Colorado River near its confluence with the Colorado River in the Grand Canyon
(Getty Images)
Press Release August 3, 2020

Conservationists Intervene to Oppose New Dam Project Near the Grand Canyon

New hydropower project would harm Little Colorado River and endangered species

Grand Canyon in the snow. (Karen Grigoryan / Shutterstock)
Press Release December 12, 2017

House Hearing Attacks Grand Canyon Uranium Ban

20-year moratorium, upheld by 9th Circuit Court today, protects Tribes, water, wildlife, tourism

The milky turquoise waters of Little Colorado River near its confluence with the Colorado River in the Grand Canyon
(Getty Images)
Press Release November 18, 2019

Conservationists Intervene in Ludicrous Effort to Dam the Little Colorado River Half a Mile from the Grand Canyon

Arizona company thinks flooding one of the most stunning landscapes in America is a good idea

The Grand Canyon is recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
(National Park Service Photo)
Press Release: Victory December 12, 2017

Appeals Court Upholds Grand Canyon Uranium Mining Ban

Havasupai Tribe, conservation coalition celebrate key win for water, wildlife, sacred lands

The Uqualla family of the Havasupai Tribe stand with U.S. Congressman Raul Grijalva at the edge of the Grand Canyon
(Photo courtesy Grand Canyon Trust)
Press Release November 26, 2014

Havasupai Tribe, Conservation Coalition Will Defend Grand Canyon From Uranium Industry Appeal

Uranium companies appeal ruling that banned new mining claims on 1 million acres near iconic park

The Colorado River snakes through the Grand Canyon.
(koji Hirano / iStockphoto)
Press Release: Victory September 30, 2014

Court Upholds Grand Canyon Uranium Mining Ban

Havasupai Tribe, conservation coalition celebrate key win for protecting water, wildlife, and sacred lands

The iconic Grand Canyon in Arizona may soon be ground zero for two massive development projects.
(Alexey Stiop/Shutterstock)
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 is one of the great symbols of the American West—but it has long been plagued by uranium pollution.
(koji Hirano / iStockphoto)
Press Release March 12, 2018

Uranium Mining Industry Seeks Supreme Court Review to Overturn Mining Ban that Protects Grand Canyon Region

Industry groups seek to invalidate Federal Land Policy Management Act

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

The Grand Canyon is recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
(National Park Service Photo)
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

Press Release January 9, 2013

Grand Canyon Uranium-mining Threats Still Loom A Year After Historic Mining Restrictions

Mining industry suing to overturn mining moratorium

Press Release March 13, 2012

Grand Canyon Uranium Mining Ban Defended by Havasupai Tribe, Conservation Coalition

Mining threatens water, wildlife, sacred lands

Press Release: Victory March 20, 2013

Judge Upholds Uranium Mining Ban on One Million Acres Near Grand Canyon

Ruling upholds Interior Department’s authority to temporarily protect lands from destructive mining

The iconic Grand Canyon in Arizona may soon be ground zero for two massive development projects.
(Alexey Stiop/Shutterstock)
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.

Press Release January 9, 2012

Grand Canyon's Million-acre Uranium Mining Ban Finalized

Scientists, tribal and local governments, businesses all support protections

feature September 19, 2012

Protecting the Grand Canyon Against Uranium Mining

More than 4 million visitors each year seek out the sunset-colored vistas of the Grand Canyon National Park. Interior Secretary Ken Salazar protected one million acres of land around the Grand Canyon by putting a halt to uranium mining. Earthjustice is defending the decision in court.

Press Release February 27, 2012

Industry Tries to Overturn Ban on Grand Canyon Uranium Mining

Conservation groups to defend international icon in court