Center for Biological Diversity: Conservation Groups Applaud Senate Launch of Grand Canyon Protection Bill
December 21, 2019
December 21, 2019
WASHINGTON, Dec. 21 -- The Center for Biological Diversity issued the following news release:
Sen. Kyrsten Sinema (D-Ariz.) yesterday introduced the Grand Canyon Centennial Protection Act. The bill will make permanent a ban on new uranium mining on about 1 million acres of public land adjacent to Grand Canyon National Park.
A companion bill has already passed the House with bipartisan support, following an effort led by tribal members and leaders, particularly the Havas . . .
Sen. Kyrsten Sinema (D-Ariz.) yesterday introduced the Grand Canyon Centennial Protection Act. The bill will make permanent a ban on new uranium mining on about 1 million acres of public land adjacent to Grand Canyon National Park.
A companion bill has already passed the House with bipartisan support, following an effort led by tribal members and leaders, particularly the Havas . . .