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Arizonans should push Biden for needed reforms to oil, gas system to protect public lands
More than ever, we must use our collective voice to speak up for our public lands and our public interests.
Projects to restore public lands, national parks can begin
This bipartisan, bicameral legislative victory did not come easily. It took decades of grassroots work and the tireless support of conservation champions in Congress to see permanent funding of the LWCF - a conservation program paid for by royalties from offshore oil and gas drilling in federal waters that typically receives less than half of its allotment.
Sexual harassment common at national parks, panel told
Sexual harassment, bullying and other misconduct are rampant among employees at national parks across the country, including at iconic sites such as Yosemite, Yellowstone and the Grand Canyon, a congressional committee was told Thursday.
As Grand Canyon looks to record year, advocates press need for funding
Grand Canyon National Park officials say the park should break last year’s record of 5.5 million visitors this year, but advocates are worried the park may not be able to handle such large crowds.
Grand Canyon officials face discipline after report on abuse
The top two officials at Grand Canyon National Park are among those facing disciplinary action following a federal report that found they violated policies on reporting and investigating allegations of sexual harassment in the parkai??i??s river district.
Grand Canyon seeks changes as more visitors use backcountry
The Grand Canyon is proposing changes to how backcountry areas are managed as more outdoor enthusiasts take to the park's remote terrain.
Many Arizona national parks trying to address drops in visitors over decades
Visitor counts show that fewer people overall have been visiting Arizona’s national parks than they did in previous years.
Feds order six AZ plants to clear national park skies by cutting emissions
The Environmental Protection Agency set new limits Wednesday on emissions from six Arizona industrial facilities in order to reduce haze at 17 national parks and wilderness areas, including the Grand Canyon.
Visitors spent $700M in Arizona’s national parks
A new report shows that visitors to Arizona's national parks last year spent more than $700 million.
