Grand Canyon Trust

Colorado Plateau Advocate
Summer 1998

The following article is an excerpt taken from the Summer 1998 issue of the Colorado Plateau Advocate,
a publication of the GRAND CANYON TRUST.


About the Grand Canyon there can be no question - it is one of the world's seven wonders by anyone's definition. Each year, millions of people journey great distances to enjoy spectacular views of multicolored cliffs, buttes and alcoves shaped by the relentless forces of wind and water.

While at first glance its vast and rugged landscapes may seem impervious to human impacts, the Greater Grand Canyon has in fact been compromised by sustained human demands on its natural resources.

We see several important threats affecting conservation in this region:

These forces translate to tangible, degrading effects on the environment - for instance, there are 98 officially listed threatened, endangered and sensitive species in the Greater Grand Canyon.

The Grand Canyon Trust is engaged in a suite of activities in the Greater Grand Canyon region that are aimed at reducing and counteracting the ecological impacts of these threats. The Trust's community-based approach to conservation has led to significant successes and continued work in the Greater Grand Canyon:

Our successes and continued work in the Greater Grand Canyon reflect the Grand Canyon Trust's commitment to protecting and restoring the majesty of this diverse region, aligning ecology, economy and community for lasting conservation

- Geoff Barnard

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