Written by Nico Lorenzen, Wild Arizona Conservation and Wildlife Associate.

In the latest attack on our public lands, last week Representative Paul Gosar (R-AZ-09) introduced two separate Bills targeting Arizona national monuments. Together, both Baaj Nwaavjo I’tah Kukveni Ancestral Footprints of the Grand Canyon and Ironwood Forest National Monuments would have their status removed should these heinous bills get passed. This is a broadly unpopular move with 80% of Arizonans in favor of these national monuments. 

Removing National Monument status would allow for rapid degradation of these natural treasures. In Ironwood Forest, development could imperil populations of saguaro, stands of ironwood trees and rare elephant trees along with the multitude of endemic wildlife that gives the region its character.

Baaj Nwaavjo I’tah Kukveni is sacred land to at least 12 tribes and protects the greater Grand Canyon Ecoregion, including its ponderosa stands, majestic canyons, springs and the condors that soar overhead. Prior to the establishment of the monument there were 600 uranium mining claims, many within 5 miles of the rim of the Grand Canyon. Without protection, new mines could pump away springs and the toxic tailings from mining could poison the Colorado River, a river that provides water to over 40 million people. 

A Ray of Hope?
In a welcome development, a bipartisan group of 20 legislators (10 Democrats and 10 Republicans) came together to form the Public Lands Caucus. The same legislators, namely Representatives Ryan Zinke (R-MT-01), Gabe Vasquez (D-NM-02), and Juan Ciscomani (R-AZ-06) have proposed the Public Lands in Public Hands Act. The bill would stop the Secretaries of the Interior and Agriculture from selling public land greater than 300 acres or contiguous with public land areas greater than that size. Although this bill in no way absolves the other attempts to sell off, weaken or harm our public lands, it shows that prescient legislation would take heed of the overwhelming support of public lands among the American people and work to strengthen them, not weaken them.

What can you do? 
Celebrate our public lands! And… write your legislator (use our petition). Go for a hike, a ride, or any way you like to be outside. Take a photo, post it, tell your friends. And tell your legislator what these majestic places mean to you. Maybe you’ll catch us and the Wild Stew Crew out there!

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As 2023 comes to a close, it’s time for us at Wild Arizona to take a moment to reflect on the incredible journey we’ve had throughout this remarkable year. The historic triumphs and transformative challenges that filled 2023 orbited one constant—the unwavering and enthusiastic support we’ve received from our volunteers, followers, and donors. We first want to pause and express our deepest gratitude to all those who have contributed, in a myriad of ways, to support our initiatives and campaigns. In 2023, we’ve come together as a vibrant community to help move forward enduring protections; riparian restoration; and wilderness and trail stewardship projects, for Arizona’s gorgeous wild landscapes, natural waters, wildlife, and Native ancestral homelands.

This last week of December also marks the 50th anniversary of the Endangered Species Act, reminding us that the dynamic vitality of intact webs of life in natural habitats is increasingly threatened. In a time of accelerating loss and public division, the ESA stands as a beacon of hope and shared responsibility for life on Earth our one living planet. Enacted to safeguard our nation’s most vulnerable flora and fauna, this crucial legislation points to preservation of biodiversity and cultural heritage as not merely an option but imperative for a sustainable future, and as our most effective and just means to stabilize climate. The Endangered Species Act compels us to act with foresight and compassion for the natural world, recognizing that the health of our environment is inseparable from our own well-being, and that by this pathway we are securing a legacy of beauty and diversity for all generations.

Acknowledging the impact:

Our success is not just measured by the projects we undertake but by the collective impact we have achieved together. A big thank you goes out to the generous contributions and unwavering efforts of our supporters and crews. We have been able to make significant strides in preserving the natural beauty of Arizona. Whether it’s the restoration of ecosystems, the protections of endangered species, or the creation of spaces that foster a sense of community through the outdoors, every action taken this year has left a lasting imprint on the landscapes we hold dear.

A Special Thanks to Our Followers:

To our followers, who engage with our content, spread awareness, and amplify our message-your dedication is the heartbeat of Wild Arizona. Your enthusiasm and commitment inspire us to continue our mission with renewed vigor. We appreciate every like, share, and comment that helps us reach a wilder audience and create a stronger community united by the love for Arizona’s wild places.

Celebrating our donors:

To our generous donors, your financial support has been the fuel propelling our initiatives forward. Your belief in our vision and commitment to preserving the natural wonders of Arizona have allowed us to embark on ambitious projects that make a real difference. Whether through one-time contributions or ongoing support, your investment in the future of our landscapes is truly invaluable.

As we are about to step into a new year, our commitment to the conservation of Arizona’s wild and native landscapes remains steadfast. With your continued support, we aim to undertake even more ambitious projects, engage in meaningful community initiatives, and be at the forefront of the continued progress for a sustainable and thriving Arizona.

We are beyond grateful for each and every one of you who have been a part of the Wild Arizona family in 2023. Your love, dedication and support are the forces behind our successes. Let’s continue to work hand in hand, ensuring that the beauty and biodiversity of Arizona’s wild spaces endure for generations to come. Lastly, please join in and support us in 2024, another year full of urgent opportunities to save the humpback chub and beaches downriver along the Colorado River in Glen Canyon and Grand Canyon, keep Colorado River flows high enough through the Grand Canyon to sustain the Colorado River Ecosystem, seek landscape-scale protections for the amazing Sky Islands, and call for Wild and Scenic River designation to preserve the treasured upper Verde River. Thank you again for an incredible year, and cheers to a future filled with even greater achievements in conservation and community!

Check out some of our Wild Stew project locations and accomplishments in this End of Year Presentation.

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For Immediate Release, April 17, 2023
Contact: Kelly Burke, (928) 606-7870, kelly@wildarizona.org
Ben Reeder, (801) 860-1070, benreeder33@gmail.com
Jim Strogen, (480) 242-2569 jimstrog@gmail.com

(photos courtesy GCRG Adopt-A-Beach Program)

Recreation and Conservation Stakeholders applaud Reclamation Decision to Release First Springtime High Flow since 2008, to Benefit the Colorado River Ecosystem in Grand Canyon

FLAGSTAFF, Arizona— Wild Arizona’s Grand Canyon Wildlands Council, Grand Canyon River Guides, and Trout Unlimited proclaimed full support today, of the Bureau of Reclamation’s determination to proceed with a Spring High Flow Experiment in late April. This will be the first springtime high flow release from Glen Canyon Dam since 2008 to restore sandbars and shoreline habitats along the Colorado River in Grand Canyon.

For the past 60 years, Glen Canyon Dam has captured and held Colorado River sand in Lake Powell upstream from Grand Canyon. Fine sediments for sandbars and shoreline habitats in upper Grand Canyon are now primarily carried into the Colorado mainstem by the Paria River, below Lees Ferry where boats launch for river trips downstream and fishing trips upstream in Glen Canyon.

Occasional high flow events (HFEs) are needed to keep these iconic beaches and river habitats from dwindling away. In keeping with the 1992 Grand Canyon Protection Act and to rectify these erosion losses, the Secretary of the Interior directs the Bureau of Reclamation to release occasional planned flood flows when sufficient Paria River sediments accumulate in the mainstream channel.

However, as Wayne Pullan, the Secretary of the Interior’s Adaptive Management Program Designee stated in the decision memo authorizing this month’s HFE that, under the 2016 dam management plan, ‘HFEs were predicted to be conducted frequently (~3 out of every 4 years) and it has been four years since the most recent HFE was triggered and implemented (fall 2018), and no spring HFEs have yet to be triggered.’

“Under periods of generally higher dam releases, Paria River sand is quickly flushed downstream, necessitating November HFEs to move sand provided during the summer, up higher onto the beaches,” said Dr. Larry Stevens, senior ecologist for Wild Arizona’s Grand Canyon Wildlands Council, “but with ongoing drought and low release conditions conserving the sand, we have this opportunity to conduct an HFE in springtime, the natural time for such flows and when they are likely to be most appropriate for native fish and wildlife species. In addition, springtime HFEs should provide improved sandbars for summertime river running.”

Kelly Burke, the Council’s director, stated: “this is an important experiment, one that will inform future Colorado River and dam management by providing insight into seasonally-appropriate high flow design, habitat restoration, and aquatic foodbase and native fish spawning responses.”

Due to the wet 2022-2023 winter, this planned HFE will be a preemptive effort to rebuild beaches and thus conserve sand supplies during anticipated erosive high flows through this upcoming summer.
The camping beaches and sandbars in Grand Canyon that are used by over 25,000 river runners each year have not been rebuilt since the last High Flow Experiment (HFE) in fall of 2018.

“The last two summers we have witnessed the unraveling of sandbars in Grand Canyon as an effect of violent monsoon patterns,” observed Ben Reeder, professional river guide and GCDAMP Technical Workgroup representative for GCRG. “The result has been the worst beach conditions downriver in 20 years. Not only does this detract from the quality of a river trip, it also signifies a declining ecosystem. This action shows that adaptive management is possible – even under the pressures of drought management, water, and power obligations. The balance found here is encouraging!”

According to Lynn Hamilton, GCRG’s Executive Director, “the decision to implement a naturally timed spring HFE represents a huge step forward in our learning as well as our ability to protect and improve downstream resources in keeping with the mandates of the Grand Canyon Protection Act of 1992.”

Despite the expected reprieve brought by substantial snowfalls this year and the resultant filling of upstream reservoirs, dire conditions still face the Colorado River below Lake Powell. The lake was recently at 22% capacity and the dam was close to being unable to generate power. The water coming into the river from the lake had warmed to the point of threatening the rainbow trout fishery below the dam that depends on cold water. 

These higher release temperatures also provide suitable habitat and rearing conditions for warmwater and cool water predators that will endanger the native fish downstream. The lower lake levels put these warm and cool water fish in Lake Powell perilously close to the penstocks where their release through the dam into the river below further endangers the trout fishery and the protected native fish downstream. 
   
“We have long sought the inclusion of more spring HFEs in the LTEMP process for recharging sediment to the river,” said Jim Strogen, Adaptive Management Workgroup representative for Trout Unlimited. “The timing of spring high flows is much more in keeping with the natural occurrence of flows historically in the Colorado River, and we believe will provide greater biological benefits than fall HFEs. We value the replenishment of the beaches that have been in need of recharging due to the impact of flash floods  and the lack of HFEs for quite some time. While the predicted water conditions, due to favorable snowmelt, will help us this year, we must continue to find ways to conserve water and be prepared to implement strategies to protect the river and its inhabitants when these harsher conditions return.” 

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Wild Arizona’s Grand Canyon Wildlands Council is dedicated to protecting and restoring the native species and natural ecosystems—the intricate web of life—along the Colorado River through Glen and Grand Canyons.

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By Lauren Renteria, Wild Stew Field Crew Member

This week, the Wild Stew Field Crew traveled to the edge of Arizona to work at Paria Beach in the Glen Canyon National Recreation Area and Grand Canyon National Park. There, we took on one of our biggest projects yet: clearing 5 acres of brush and logs from a prescribed burn area and planting more than 100 small trees along the beach. That meant we needed all hands on deck. This hitch we welcomed two new crew members to the team, Nizhoni Baldwin and Sam Baggenstos, and welcomed back Wild Arizona’s Lead Biologist Taylour Stephens and Conservation Associate Jordan Zweig to the field.

The first two days proved to be dirty and exhausting work. The team split into pairs, one swamper and one sawyer, and tore our way through the leftovers of hundreds of burned tamarisk—which are invasive to the area—scattered throughout the ash-laden beach. Once our cutting mission was complete, we brought in the heavy machinery. This week, we were joined by Wild Arizona’s Deputy and Stewardship Director Brian Stultz, who moved thousands of pounds of cut vegetation with a skid steer on the work site. He placed the smaller branches and brush into a nearby gully to help control erosion in the area and laid the larger logs out which we cut up for local communities to use as firewood.

Paria Beach is unlike any other worksite we’ve been to so far. It is a special place that highlights Arizona’s impressive geology and biological diversity in just a few acres. It’s also a community space where families, anglers, nature lovers and boaters can come together and enjoy some of what the Grand Canyon State has to offer. The beach is just downstream of where the Paria River and Colorado River converge and create the first riffle boaters encounter on their journey down the Colorado following their launch from Lee’s Ferry. 

But, perhaps most importantly, it’s also home to thousands of years of indigenous history. That’s why, throughout the project, we were accompanied by two archeologists with the National Park Service, who advised us on where to drive the skid steer and how we could make sure to protect nearby archeological sites and artifacts.    

With that in mind, we started phase two of our mission: We used the skid steer and an auger to dig dozens of holes in preparation to plant native Goodding’s willow and cottonwood trees to restore the area. Larry Stevens, Wild Arizona’s senior ecologist, joined us in the field to help find and cut branches for planting from mature trees nearby, as well as providing potted trees that had been grown nearby. Though some of the plants will not survive, those that do will provide a richer habitat for local bird species, shade for beach visitors and improve overall health of the area, Stevens said. 

With some holes dug and branches cut, we were ready to start planting. Students from a high school in Page, Arizona joined the crew Friday, April 1, and got their hands dirty clearing trash from the beach, cutting branches to plant and fence wire to protect the growing trees from hungry river beavers.

By Tuesday, we had planted and fenced in 148 trees along the beach and renaturalized our worksite to allow the wind and weather to obscure any remaining tracks from the skid steer.

It will take years to see the long-term effects of the project but birds have already started to show interest in the newly planted trees. It’s just a matter of time for the beach to heal from the burn and invasive species that once lived there. 

Next hitch, the crew returns to the Mt. Wrightson Wilderness to pick up where we left off on the Old Baldy Trail, and will be hosting a volunteer event on Saturday, April 16. After, we’ll celebrate the Highline Trail Restoration Initiative on Saturday, April 23 to install new kiosks and benches at the Pine Trailhead. This event is open to the public and we hope to see everyone there!

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February 16, 2021 (Grand Canyon excerpts below: click here to read the full release online.)

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Chair Raúl M. Grijalva (D-Ariz.) today announced that the House Rules Committee will consider a package of Natural Resources Committee bills early next week ahead of a full House vote on Wednesday, Feb. 23. The package includes Grijalva’s Grand Canyon Protection Act, which was introduced as a standalone bill on Monday; Rep. Joe Neguse’s (D-Colo.) Colorado Outdoor Recreation and Economy Act; and a collection of bills introduced in the last Congress as a package by Rep. Diana DeGette (D-Colo.) under the heading Protecting America’s Wilderness Act.

Grijalva on Monday introduced his Grand Canyon bill alongside 16 House Democratic cosponsors to permanently protect the greater Grand Canyon region from new mining claims and the pollution they would produce. Grijalva has made Grand Canyon protection a priority since coming to Congress in 2003, and as Chair of the Committee has drawn together an unprecedented coalition of Native American communities, conservation advocates, local elected officials, sportsmen and other stakeholders in support of permanently protecting the region from further mining pollution.

The bill – mirroring similar efforts in previous congresses – permanently withdraws slightly more than 1 million acres of federal land north and south of Grand Canyon National Park from eligibility for any future mining claims and leaves valid existing claims intact. Local stakeholders agree that uranium deposits in this part of Northern Arizona should not be mined for fear of contaminating the Grand Canyon or the seeps and springs in the region.

The area is currently in the midst of a 20-year moratorium on new claims instituted in 2012 by then-Interior Secretary Ken Salazar. Unless extended, that moratorium will expire in the next decade.

“Of all the places on Earth to protect from mining pollution, the Grand Canyon should be the least controversial,” Grijalva said today. “The people of this state, and this country, should never again be subjected to special interest demands that we open the land around one of the wonders of the world to more pollution and exploitation. Nobody, with the exception of a few mining interests and their political apologists, can look into the eyes of the people who live here and say with a straight face that we need to keep having this argument. Protecting the Grand Canyon region is an environmental justice issue, an economic issue, and a moral issue all at the same time, and I’m proud to bring this coalition together to resolve it in the public interest once and for all.”

– Chairman Raul Grijalva (AZ)

The bill is endorsed by the following stakeholders.

Members of Congress

“The Grand Canyon is one of the most iconic and beautiful landscapes in America and the world. It is also a critical source of economic development and drinking water in the region and a sacred place for Indigenous people. I am proud to help champion the Grand Canyon Protection Act to ensure this national treasure endures for generations of Arizonans and Americans to come.” – Rep. Ruben Gallego (D-Ariz.)

“As threats against the Grand Canyon mount, we must take action to protect and preserve the precious public lands in and around the National Park. The Grand Canyon is home to sensitive wildlife habitats, critical groundwater resources, and Tribal communities that trace their origins to the region. The Canyon is also the heart of our state’s tourism industry. Protecting these lands for generations to come is tied to the future of Arizona’s economy, environment and cultural traditions.” – Rep. Greg Stanton (D-Ariz.)

Native American Tribes

“On behalf of the Havasupai Tribe, I am writing to express our full support for the Grand Canyon Protection Act. The Havasupai Tribe has opposed a nearby uranium mine, the Pinyon Plain Mine (formerly Canyon Mine), for years. The mine is located in the Red Butte area, which is our traditional cultural property. The contamination from the mine has caused millions of gallons of precious water to be rendered unusable and wasted, and the mine has potential to contaminate the Redwall-Muav aquifer. As evidence of how strongly the Havasupai tribal members oppose uranium mining, we included a prohibition on mining, exploration, and surveying for uranium in the Constitution of the Havasupai Tribe. The United States has a trust obligation to protect the Havasupai Tribe and an obligation to protect and preserve the Grand Canyon region, which cannot be met if mining is permitted to continue and increase on the Coconino Plateau. The Grand Canyon Protection Act will help protect our sacred lands and waters from the harmful and often irreversible effects of uranium mining.”

– Evangeline Kissoon, Havasupai Tribal Chairwoman

“The Hopi and other tribes call the Grand Canyon their mother land which is sacred and has been inexorably bound to their culture and ceremonies since time immemorial. Thank you to Congressman Grijalva for his continued commitment to protecting the Grand Canyon’s sacred landscape. The Grand Canyon Protection Act will ensure that the area remains free from the scars of mining and its waters protected from mining related pollution.”

– Clark Tenakhongva, Vice Chairman, Hopi Tribe

“I strongly support the Grand Canyon Protection Act to preserve the land and protect all of the five-fingered beings that visit and live in the Grand Canyon area, including our brothers and sisters from other tribal nations. The Navajo people have endured decades of radiation exposure and contamination that has taken the lives of many former uranium miners, downwinders, and impacted the health of our unborn children. The permitting of any uranium mining operations near Navajo Nation lands, other tribal lands, and national parks would be devastating to the health and well-being of many. We thank Congressman Grijalva and ask Congress to support the Grand Canyon Protection Act.”

– Jonathan Nez, President, Navajo Nation

Conservation Groups

“This bill is about protecting a natural wonder and the engine of Arizona’s economy, but more importantly, it’s about listening to Indigenous nations who have, for too long, been ignored and made to shoulder the deadly consequences of uranium extraction for the rest of us. This bill is a significant step toward the federal government saying ‘no more.'” – Amber Reimondo, Energy Director, Grand Canyon Trust

“Uranium mining has a toxic legacy of soil and water contamination and the prospect of future mining has been a serious threat to the Grand Canyon’s fragile water supplies. This bill will ensure that the Colorado River and the Grand Canyon’s rivers, springs, waterfalls and creeks remain uncontaminated by uranium pollution and can continue to supply vital water to park visitors and the Havasupai tribe.” – Kevin Dahl, Arizona Senior Program Manager, National Parks Conservation Association

“The Grand Canyon is far too special — for Indigenous communities, wildlife, and our cultural and natural heritage — to leave it at risk to nearby, reckless uranium mining that threatens the health and water resources for the Havasupai, Navajo, Hopi, and Hualapai Tribes and 40 million users downstream. We stand in full support of Chairman Grijalva’s tireless leadership to protect these lands, public health, Tribal communities, wildlife, and recreational opportunities by preventing additional uranium mining in the greater Grand Canyon.” – Collin O’Mara, President and CEO, National Wildlife Federation

“Sierra Club is pleased to join Tribal nations, local communities, conservation groups, and businesses in supporting the Grand Canyon Protection Act to safeguard the Grand Canyon region from the harmful impacts of toxic uranium mining. We look forward to the timely passage of the bill in the House and Senate to ensure protection of the people, waters, wildlife, and cultural resources of the Grand Canyon region.” – Sandy Bahr, Chapter Director, Sierra Club – Grand Canyon Chapter

“Contaminating the Grand Canyon’s precious aquifers and springs with more deadly uranium pollution would be unforgivable. We join the region’s many tribes and millions of Americans in urging passage of this critical legislation.” – Taylor McKinnon, Senior Campaigner, Center for Biological Diversity

“The Grand Canyon is a national treasure and sacred land to several Native American Tribes. We must protect it, along with the people who live in the canyon and surrounding areas, from the dangers of uranium mining contamination. We’re grateful to Chairman Grijalva for his unwavering efforts to protect this special place and look forward to this bill becoming law.” – Mike Quigley, Arizona State Director, The Wilderness Society

“As people of diverse faiths throughout Arizona, we are deeply concerned with protecting the sacred land of the Grand Canyon. Our faith traditions teach that all land is part of God’s creation and must be treated as holy. The golden rule, which stretches across all traditions, reminds us that we are to care for our neighbor and keep them healthy and thriving. Uranium mining threatens the places we hold sacred, our neighbor’s health and violates the moral calling of our faith traditions. The Arizona Faith Network stands in support of the Grand Canyon Protection Bill and urges Congress to pass this crucial legislation.” – Rev. Katie Sexton-Wood, Executive Director, Arizona Faith Network

“Chairman Grijalva’s legislation would secure treasured wild lands and the health of communities in Arizona for generations to come, and Earthjustice is proud to support it. Congress should pass this legislation without delay as it would strengthen protections for ancestral lands long occupied and held sacred by the first people to inhabit them. It would ensure that the next hundred years of the Grand Canyon area are filled with the same recreational opportunities as the first hundred. We are proud to support his efforts.” – Blaine Miller-McFeeley, Senior Legislative Representative, Earthjustice

“Halting new uranium mining around the Grand Canyon, indefinitely, is life-affirming, socially just, and economically wise. Wild Arizona stands with Indigenous communities, veterans, Colorado River-runners, outdoor businesses, and conservationists in strongly supporting Chairman Grijalva’s bill. We look forward to Congress immediately securing this opportunity to permanently protect Grand Canyon—to sustain the region’s natural waters, wildlife corridors, unique ecosystems, and cultural landscapes—and provide a healthy vibrant future for all.”

– Kelly Burke, Executive Director, Wild Arizona

“Uranium mining is a practice that has intentionally contaminated drinking water, and risked our kids’ health, putting the lands we love at risk. This bill will safeguard the Grand Canyon and its waterways from uranium pollution, protecting a cherished landmark and its surrounding communities, and ensuring that future generations can continue to enjoy and appreciate our national parks and public lands. Hispanics Enjoying Camping, Hunting, and the Outdoors (HECHO) urges Congress to pass this vital legislation.” – Ándrea Trujillo Guajardo, Policy Director, HECHO

“Permanently protecting the Grand Canyon ecoregion from the well-documented hazards of uranium mining and associated industrialization is essential to preserving the irreplaceable ecological and cultural treasures of that iconic landscape. It would also significantly add to our country’s priority to protect 30% of our nation’s lands by 2030, a critical step essential for the preservation of our planet’s diversity of life, humans included.” – Kim Crumbo, Wildlands Coordinator, The Rewilding Institute

“The Arizona Trail Association shares our profound thanks to Congressman Grijalva for his unwavering support of the natural and cultural resources that make Arizona and the Grand Canyon Region unlike anywhere else on Earth. The Grand Canyon Protection Act will provide important safeguards for the Arizona National Scenic Trail and all who hike, run and ride on the trail, in addition to water, wildlife, and the landscape itself. It’s time we prioritize public health over one toxic industry’s wealth, especially on public lands that are vital assets to our economy and way of life.” – Matthew Nelson, Executive Director, Arizona Trail Association

“As sportsmen, we know that the impact of water contamination and habitat fragmentation is real,” said Nathan Rees, Arizona field coordinator for Trout Unlimited. “Uranium mining near the Grand Canyon is unacceptable given the best science available and the known risks to our natural resources, the economy of Northern Arizona, and the communities that depend on Colorado River water. Access to clean water is crucial to the very survival of the fish and wildlife in this arid region. Small streams and seeps that may not be visibly connected on the surface will provide conduits for that contamination to locations far from the original source and ultimately to the Colorado River.” – Nathan Rees, Arizona Coordinator, Trout Unlimited

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