“The mining law of 1872, designed for pioneers and pack mules, has resulted in interest by global mining in the area and a rash of new mining claims staked near Grand Canyon park boundaries,” - Pew Environment Group’s Joshua Reichert.

Chance are when you dream of standing on the rim of the Grand Canyon, the sites and sounds of uranium mining are light years away from your imagination. In the spirit of the beginning of vacation season, we offer you the scary thought of just that. According to the Pew Environment Group, ""earlier this month, the Interior Department authorized eight uranium mining exploration permits just outside Grand Canyon National Park."  Scary huh?  Just another great reason to reform the 1872 Mining Law. 

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