Op-Ed: The Time for a Permanent Uranium Mining Ban Near the Grand Canyon Is Now

This piece originally appeared as an op-ed in the Arizona Daily Sun

Written by Ylenia Aguilar is a Board Member of the Central Arizona Water Conservation District and serves as a member of HECHO’s Hispanic Conservation Leadership Council.

“In the Southwest, water is an exceptionally precious natural resource. In Arizona, it seems that every passing day brings more dire news about the threats facing our state’s water future.

Specifically, one of our most important water sources, the Colorado River, which is facing a potential doomsday scenario. Now, with the stakes high and rising, we can’t be taking any risks with this critical water source --  including uranium mining near the Grand Canyon.”

Read full op-ed here.