Area Surrounding Grand Canyon , Receives Federal Protection , as New National Monument.
On August 8, President Joe Biden designated the fifth national monument of his presidency, along with new climate resilience funding for national parks.
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On August 8, President Joe Biden designated the fifth national monument of his presidency, along with new climate resilience funding for national parks.
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CNN reports that the president made the announcement during a visit to lands surrounding one of the world's natural wonders, the Grand Canyon.
CNN reports that the president made the announcement during a visit to lands surrounding one of the world's natural wonders, the Grand Canyon.
Today I’m proud to use my authority under the Antiquities Act to protect almost one million acres of land around Grand Canyon National Park as a new national monument – to help right the wrongs of the past and conserve this land … for all future generations, Joe Biden, President of the United States, via CNN.
The area's new designation as a national monument protects it from potential uranium mining.
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According to officials, the measure also protects existing permits for grazing and mining, while also supporting hunting and fishing in the area.
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The area, now protected as a national monument, covers about 917,000 acres of public land.
The announcement was made at Red Butte, which is part of the new Baaj Nwaavjo I’tah Kukveni – Ancestral Footprints of the Grand Canyon National Monument.
Today marks an historic step in preserving the majesty of this place, first among American landmarks, sacred to tribal nations, revered by every American.
It speaks to the soul of our nations, reminds them of who we are, Joe Biden, President of the United States, via CNN.
CNN reports that the designation comes after tribal leaders and activists long fought for the area around the Grand Canyon to receive federal protection.
Many of us have worked for decades to safeguard our Grand Canyon homelands from desecration at the hands of extractive, harmful operations like uranium mining, and today, with the designation of Baaj Nwaavjo I’tah Kukveni, we see these lands permanently protected at last.
, Carletta Tilousi, Grand Canyon Tribal Coalition coordinator, via CNN
