Gary Stinson, Conservation Chair, Arizona Flycasters, sent a letter to the editor of the ARIZONA REPUBLIC, saying in part that “…Our concern is not only that uranium mining would spoil a special space and important acquifer, but that we protect … Continue…
With a stroke of his pen, Interior Secretary Ken Salazar today protected more than 1,000,000 acres of public land surrounding the Grand Canyon from irresponsible uranium mining. Business, community Leaders, sportsmen and women and citizens from across Arizona joined the … Continue…
Leaders from across Arizona developed a video to thank Secretary Salazar for his efforts to protect the Grand Canyon from new uranium mining claims. The videos follow in Adobe Photoshop and YouTube formats. We join these leaders in saying thank … Continue…
A January 1, 2012, ARIZONA REPUBLIC editorial, “Let’s Maximize Arizona’s Assets,” underscored key assets including the Grand Canyon, open spaces, public lands, and abundant sunshine in looking at the economic engines to drive Arizona forward. “…Going into the new year, … Continue…
In a recent letter to President Obama, a nationwide group of economists and academics said, “As economists and academics in related fields, we believe that federal protected public lands are essential to the West’s economic future. These public lands, including … Continue…
After listening to a presentation during a Western Governor’s Association meeting, Arizona’s Governor Brewer acknowledged the importance of public lands and outdoor recreation to the economy. “…My eyes have been opened, and I’ll be honest with you, I didn’t expect … Continue…
Failure to protect Western national parks, monuments and wilderness areas will cost Arizona and other states in the Rocky Mountain region their competitive economic edge. That’s the stark message in a letter to President Obama from more than 100 economists … Continue…
On November 3, Northern Arizona business owner Stephen Verkamp (President of Verkamp’s, Inc. , Verkamp’s Visitor Center), will travel to Washington to testify in support of Secretary Salazar’s ban on new uranium claims surrounding the Grand Canyon and against legislation … Continue…
Business owners, sportsmen and women, elected officials, community and environmental leaders across Arizona were thrilled when on October 26 the Administration released its long-awated environmental impact study and announced its intention to protect one million acres around the Grand Canyon … Continue…
Public News Service-AZ September 27, 2011 AZ Businesses Launch Campaign Supporting Canyon Mining Moratorium FLAGSTAFF, Ariz. – Small businesses across Arizona are urging Interior Secretary Ken Salazar to follow through on a proposed 20-year moratorium on new uranium mining near … Continue…