Lame Duck Opportunity to protect Fossil Creek & other AZ Treasures
November 14th, 2008 10:50 am
There may be one last opportunity to pass a package of bills to conserve special places like Fossil Creek and formally recognize the lands and treasures included in the National Landscape Conservation System this year!
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GOVERNOR WEIGHS IN - AGAIN – IN SUPPORT OF GRAND CANYON URANIUM BAN
October 23rd, 2008 5:07 pm
Governor Napolitano sent a letter to the Secretary of the Interior expressing great disappointment with his decision to end the temporary ban on uranium mining despite the concerns of the State of Arizona she outlined for him in early March “about the need to protect one of Arizona’s treasures, the Grand Canyon National Park.”
Read the full text of the Governor’s Letter
ARIZONA REPUBLIC – MINING BAN SHOULD STAY
October 20th, 2008 1:28 pm
The ARIZONA REPUBLIC recently editorialized in support of making the temporary ban on uranium mining near the Grand Canyon permanent. “…Surely President Bush doesn’t want his [legacy] to include tainted water and a contaminated landscape.”
Thank the REPUBLIC for taking a stand [write a letter to the editor]
For more information: read the editorial
BLM issues new volley in Canyon mine fight
Lawmakers tried to block uranium mines
Federal officials moved Thursday to abolish a rule that allowed a congressional committee to try to block future uranium mining around the Grand Canyon.
For more information: [read more]
Congressional District 1 Candidates’ Forum at Camp Verde Multi-Use Center
September 30th, 2008 11:23 pm
There will be a general election candidates’ forum for Congressional District 1 from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 4, at the Camp Verde Multi-use Auditorium, 280 W Camp Lincoln Road, Camp Verde. Please take this opportunity to hear from the candidates and express your concerns about important conservation issues. For more information visit:
Don’t Let Time Run Out on Renewable Energy
September 6th, 2008 6:37 pm
The U.S. House is expected to consider a comprehensive energy reform package in the coming weeks. There may be disagreement over what provisions are included in the package. However, there should be little disagreement over action which must be taken quickly by Congress this year – choosing tax credits for renewable energy over more tax breaks for the oil and gas industry. Federal tax incentives for solar power, energy efficiency, and other renewable technologies have expired or will expire at the end of this year. Renewing these incentives is critical to Arizona’s emerging renewable energy technologies, our economy, our resources and reducing our dependence on foreign oil.
Further Reading:
Energy Stakeholders Letter
Renewables: Will the world’s new leader in wind power hit the doldrums?
Chinle Candidate Forum
August 23rd, 2008 9:48 pm
The AZ DAILY SUN and NAVAJO TIMES ran a story about the recent Navajo Candidate Forum in Chinle. There were several important conservation comments noted in the article including those by Republican Candidate Sandra Livingstone adding a new twist to the discussion on uranium and mining law reform, “…Livingstone said she would sponsor a ‘Clean Land Act’ similar to the Clean Air Act, not only to restore contaminated areas but to expand reparations to all those who had suffered from the effects of uranium mining.” To read the entire article go to:
http://azdailysun.com/articles/2008/08/12/news/local/20080812_local_179217.prt
Historic Navajo Candidate Forum Draws Large Crowd
August 12th, 2008 11:04 am
More than 160 Chinle residents turned out on August 7 to hear candidates for the CD 1 Congressional seat answer questions about Navajo resource issues and other issues of concern to the Navajo Nation. This was an historic event – the first such forum to be hosted on the Navajo Nation! And, attendees were treated to a ceremonial presentation of the flags by the Color Guard of the Central Navajo Veterans Organization.
“The large turnout, the participation of the Color Guard and the excitement and enthusiasm of the crowd underscore the significance placed on this event by Chinle and the Navajo Nation,” said Amos Johnson Chair of the 200+ member Native American Conservation Committee, one of the hosts of the Chinle event.
Thank you to CD 1 Candidates Tom Hansen (R), Sandra Livingstone (R), Brent Maupin (I), Howard Shanker (D), and Mary Kim Titla (D) who participated in this, the first such event to take place on the Navajo Nation. Unfortunately, Candidates Jeffrey Brown (D), Barry Hall (R), Ann Kirkpatrick (D) and Sidney Hay (R) did not participate. View photos from the Forum.
REFORM OF OUTDATED 1872 MINING LAW NEEDED NOW
July 31st, 2008 10:02 am
The ARIZONA REPUBLIC today editorialized about the urgent need for comprehensive mining law reform in light of the horrific problems associated with abandoned mines. Read More…
The CD 1 Candidate Forum in Chinle is next week!
July 31st, 2008 10:19 am
This is an important event to the Navajo Nation and Chinle residents have been preparing with great excitement and enthusiasm. All are invited to attend.
AZ Daily Star Letters to the Editor
July 24th, 2008 7:49 pm
The AZ DAILY STAR published a letter-to-the editor by Ryna Rock, President of the Arizona Wildlife Federation, thanking Congressman Grijalva for working to protect the Grand Canyon from uranium mining claims. Ryna’s letter also calls on Congress to enact comprehensive reform of the 1872 Mining Law. To read her letter: http://www.azstarnet.com/sn/printDS/248901
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