grand canyon national park

Uranium Mining Near Canyon Subject of AZ Senate Debate in Yuma

Mark Bevis — Fri, 26 Oct 2012 16:20:22 +0000

Senate candidates, Democrat Rich Carmona and Republican Jeff Flake held their last debate Thursday in Yuma.

The Grand Canyon Needs New Pipes

Anne Minard — Mon, 02 Jul 2012 11:00:00 +0000

Grand Canyon National Park has issued five warnings this year about water shortages due to pipeline breaks. That means so far, it’s actually been a good year for the aging water system that park officials are dying to replace.

Imagine hiking in the Grand Canyon and seeing a geyser. There are no natural geysers at Grand Canyon. But up to 25 times a year, the pipes break that carry water from the Inner Canyon to the rims.

Officals at Grand Canyon National Park halt plans to ban plastic water bottle sales

Gillian Ferris — Thu, 10 Nov 2011 20:55:32 +0000

Officials at Grand Canyon National Park have halted plans to ban the sale of bottled water to park visitors. AZPR’s Gillian Ferris Kohl reports the move comes shortly after discussions with Coca Cola, the main provider of bottled water at the Grand Canyon.