Feds puts dam developer on notice
A federal agency put a Phoenix developer on notice: Update information about two proposed dams by Friday on Navajoland. Otherwise, permits will be cancelled.
Trust hires new director for Grand Canyon
“We believe the Big Canyon Dam remains the developer’s priority, but we are ready to take action when the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) makes any decision related to the dams,” said Amanda Podmore
Virus slows sacred site designation for Grand Canyon east rim
The pandemic is slowing plans to craft a bill that will designate a sacred site to portions of Grand Canyon East rim.
Confluence headed for Navajo sacred site designation
“They (outsiders) just want to exploit for money. It’s hard for some people to understand the concept of ‘Not everything has to be about money,”‘ said Rita Bilagody, Save the Confluence spokeswoman. “This bill will send a loud message to outsiders that, we will fight for our sacred sites and will fight any attempts of desecration and destroying these sites.”
Navajo leaders, residents mull Big Canyon Dam study
A Navajo leader, who represents the western Navajo chapter where a developer proposes to construct a dam, rejects the idea.