"Biden Set to Establish Grand Canyon National Monument, Blocking Mining and Gaining Bipartisan Support"

President Biden is considering designating a large area near the Grand Canyon as a national monument to protect it from uranium mining, according to sources. Tribal leaders and environmentalists have long advocated for safeguarding the region to preserve water supplies and aquifers. The proposed Baaj Nwaavjo I’tah Kukveni Grand Canyon National Monument would encompass 1.1 million acres of public lands. While no official decision has been made, federal officials have hinted at support for the proposal. The move would align with Biden's commitment to conservation and his climate agenda. Uranium mining interests and some ranchers have voiced opposition, while tribes and conservation advocates emphasize the need for permanent protections.