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environment2 years ago•7 min saved

"Biden's Bold Move: Protecting the Grand Canyon with a National Monument"

President Joe Biden has designated a new national monument, the Baaj Nwaavjo I’tah Kukveni-Ancestral Footprints of the Grand Canyon National Monument, on sacred tribal lands near the Grand Canyon. The monument aims to preserve Native American cultural sites and protect the region from new uranium mining. The designation covers 917,618 acres of federal forest and range lands and includes sites sacred to several tribes. The move also includes a $44 million investment in climate resilience across the national parks system. The decision has drawn criticism from the uranium mining industry but has been praised by tribal leaders and activists.

via The Arizona Republic|

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environment2 years ago•2 min saved

"Biden Establishes New National Monument Near Grand Canyon, Protecting Against Uranium Mining"

President Biden is designating a new national monument near the Grand Canyon, covering nearly 1 million acres, to protect sacred lands for indigenous peoples and ban new uranium mining claims. The move follows years of efforts by tribal nations and conservationists. The monument, called Baaj Nwaavjo I'tah Kukveni Grand Canyon National Monument, aims to preserve the area for religious ceremonies, hunting, gathering, and scientific importance. Biden's broader agenda includes emphasizing his administration's investments in the economy and climate, with this trip serving to advertise accomplishments and build support for his presidency.

via NPR|

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environment2 years ago•4 min saved

"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.

via The Washington Post|

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