Report Threatens Trout Unlimited’s Work to Protect the Grand Canyon from Uranium Mining

WASHINGTON D.C. (April 27, 2020) – The U.S. Department of Energy recently released the Nuclear Fuels Working Group’s (NFWG) report on its strategy to revive the industry and expand uranium mining, including streamlining “regulatory reform and land access for uranium extraction”. Hunters and anglers have questioned the necessity of the report and its definition of uranium as a “critical mineral” while continuing to advocate for the long-term protection of the lands and waters around the Grand Canyon through Trout Unlimited’s Protect Your Canyon campaign.   Trout Unlimited (TU) has spent

Trout Unlimited Applauds Senator Sinema for Working to Protect the Grand Canyon

For immediate release:  12/19/19  Contact:  Nate Rees, Trout Unlimited Nathan.rees@tu.org (480) 236-2479  WASHINGTON D.C. (December 19, 2019) – Protecting the land and water values of the Grand Canyon from the impacts of uranium mining has been a top priority for Trout Unlimited and sportsmen in Arizona. Today Congress moved one step closer to permanent protection for this special

Grand Canyon, One Step Closer to Permanent Protection

WASHINGTON D.C. (October 30, 2019) – Arizonans have no greater treasure than the Grand Canyon, and the passing of H.R. 1373 in the House today ensures that permanent protection for this special place is one step closer to becoming law. The Grand Canyon Centennial Protection Act shields the land and water around the Grand Canyon from uranium