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Take Action To Permanently Protect The Grand Canyon From Irresponsible Mining

Salazar Temporarily Protects The Grand Canyon
Recently, we asked you to urge Secretary of the Interior Ken Salazar to withdraw nearly a million acres around the Grand Canyon from mining for 20 years. Thanks to the thousands of you that responded.

Although Secretary Salazar has yet to protect the Canyon for 20 years, the area is withdrawn for the next two years.

Grijalva Introduces Legislation For Permanent Protection
While temporary withdrawal from mining is important, Congress needs to act to permanently protect the area.

Congressman Raul Grijalva (D-AZ) has introduced H.R. 644, The Grand Canyon Watersheds Protection Act, which would permanently withdraw a million acres of public land within the watersheds of the Grand Canyon from mineral exploration under the 1872 Mining Law.

An increase in uranium claim staking, exploration and mining threatens the Grand Canyon - one of our most beautiful national treasures. Industrial activity around the park could upset the ecological balance of the area or contaminate the Grand Canyon Watershed.

TAKE ACTION!
Urge your Representative to sign on as a co-sponsor of H.R. 644 to help protect this irreplaceable landscape.

Thanks for taking action.

Source: Earthworks

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Comments, Suggestions and Stories

Gilles English @ 07:23AM PT Oct 31

C'est une merveille naturel du monde et l`evaporation de l`eau affecte la flore la faune du grand cayon
Veronica Egholm @ 05:24PM PT Oct 29

Its so important that we protect every aspect of what can help the nature with. I am just happy to help. Its the least I can do. I see it as my duty since I live on this planet also. I recycle and dont waste water and alot of other things. I am verry climate friendly. I am a member of Greenpeace also.
Manon Gauthier Ste-Marthe sur le lac, CO @ 01:40PM PT Oct 29

Parce que c'est un des endroit le plus beau que j'ai vue de toute ma vie et j'ai beaucoup voyager . C'est une merveille de la nature , ces magique , sa couple le souffle ...
Ann Sheinwald @ 01:32PM PT Oct 29

This is one of the most important natural scenic wonders in the this Country and it should be kept for all to enjoy.
james m nordlund Fargo, ND @ 12:25AM PT Oct 29
Pledge fulfilled Oct 28!

As well, remember, "...there's a beacon in the sky, meant to catch your eye...", sung by Happy Rhodes. Concentration on solar energy, no non-renewable energy resources and no nuclear, is what's needed. reality
rosemary rannes Salem, NH @ 11:21AM PT Oct 28
Pledge fulfilled Oct 28!

Alan thank you for this critical Pledge Action.

I have signed petitions to protect the Grand Canyon from degradation at Care2.com as well.

Thanks for urging your Representative for to co-sponsor H.R. 644.

Next to taking action yourself, spreading the word is the most important thing you can do to protect the climate and stop the destruction of this treasured landscape.

Please take a moment and urge your friends to write their Representative a letter.
Jennifer Hall Greeneville, TN @ 10:49AM PT Oct 28

Thanks! Now please tell your friends to write to their Representatives

Thanks for urging your Representative for to co-sponsor H.R. 644.

Next to taking action yourself, spreading the word is the most important thing you can do to protect the climate and stop the destruction of this treasured landscape.

Please take a moment and urge your friends to write their Representative a letter.
Soodle Billy Co.Dublin, Ireland @ 02:35AM PT Oct 28
Pledge fulfilled Oct 28!

Thanks! Now please tell your friends to write to their Representatives

Thanks for urging your Representative for to co-sponsor H.R. 644.

Next to taking action yourself, spreading the word is the most important thing you can do to protect the climate and stop the destruction of this treasured landscape.

Please take a moment and urge your friends to write their Representative a letter.
Alan Haggard San Diego, CA @ 12:06AM PT Oct 28

Initiated this Pledge!