Last week the Senate Energy and Natural Resources committee reviewed the Grand Canyon Protection Act, which would safeguard lands, waters, and communities in the Grand Canyon region from the harmful impacts of uranium mining.

With hearings now complete in both House and Senate committees, the Grand Canyon is now one step closer to receiving the permanent protection it deserves.

The Arizona Wildlife Federation is pleased to see progress on this important legislation and appreciates the challenging work in the Senate by Arizona Senators Krysten Sinema and Senator Mark Kelly.

We look forward to continuing this work with Senators Kelly and Sinema in our pursuit of permanent protection of the Grand Canyon.