Source of this article: The Associated Press, January 10, 2012 The Obama administration is banning new hard rock mining on more than a million acres near the Grand Canyon, an area known to be rich in high-grade uranium ore reserves. The decision, announced Monday by Interior Secretary Ken Salazar, hands Read more…
Source of this article – Los Angeles Times, January 28, 2009 from the Washington Post Washington — Interior Department officials ignored key scientific findings when they limited water flows in the Grand Canyon to optimize generation of electric power there, risking damage to the ecology of the spectacular landmark, according Read more…
Source of this article – Los Angeles Times, November 20, 2007. The Wave is a huge, undulating formation. It’s the star among the surreal rocks that fill this part of the Southwestern landscape. By Hugo Martín, Times Staff Writer Big Water, Utah So there I was, standing with about 30 Read more…
Beetles are killing tens of millions of trees, and there’s no stopping them Source of this article – Los Angeles Times, August 27, 2006. By Stephanie Simon, Times Staff Writer VAIL, Colo. — For 35 years, Peter Runyon has been photographing the stunning landscapes of this Rocky Mountain resort. His Read more…
Proceeds from U.S. acreage outside Zion park would be used for local development. Source of this article – Los Angeles Times, June 6, 2006. By Julie Cart, Times Staff Writer ST. GEORGE, Utah — Its mild climate, stunning scenery and proximity to several national parks have helped make Washington County Read more…
Proceeds from U.S. acreage outside Zion park would be used for local development. Source of this article – Los Angeles Times, June 6, 2006. By Julie Cart, Times Staff Writer ST. GEORGE, Utah — Its mild climate, stunning scenery and proximity to several national parks have helped make Washington County Read more…
A federal plan allows more recreation and mining in a rugged land of national monuments. Source of this article – Los Angeles Times, April 19, 2006. By Julie Cart, Times Staff Writer VERMILION CLIFFS NATIONAL MONUMENT, Ariz. — The 3 million acres of federal land in the Arizona Strip have Read more…
When energy costs rise, coffers fatten. But the past has taught the states lessons about going on a $230-million spree. Source of this article – Los Angeles Times, October 2, 2005. By Nicholas Riccardi Times Staff Writer SANTA FE, N.M. — While legislators across the country are cutting programs to Read more…
Rescue team hijacks helicopter for own use The St George Spectrum, May 7, 2005. Washington County Search and Rescue did get called out Friday to rescue a mountain biker who had broken a leg, Cox said. The accident occurred at Little Creek Mountain, southwest of Apple Valley. Cox did not know Read more…
Energy officials plan to move radioactive waste from near the Colorado, easing fears of tainted drinking water for millions downstream. Source of this article – Los Angeles Times, April 7, 2005. By JANET WILSON, Times Staff Writer Department of Energy officials proposed Wednesday to move an enormous pile of radioactive Read more…