February 22, 2011
Map courtesy of Grand Canyon Trust
Yellow dots denote existing uranium mining claims on the Tusayan Ranger District.
Stories this photo appears in:
Uranium plan released by Department of Interior
Salazar proposes withdrawing 1 million acres from future uranium mining in Arizona Strip and Kaibab National Forest
Uranium mining near the Grand Canyon continues to stir debate among the public and officials in Washington.
By Ryan Williams
February 22, 2011