Ladywriter 7,783 Report post Posted October 29, 2009 Could the Grand Canyon become the Grand Uranium Mine? In response to the growing demand for uranium, miners are digging thousands of new hard rock mines in the lands surrounding the Grand Canyon. And over 1,100 of these mines are within 5 miles of the Canyon! Help stop this destructive digging before it's too late! Click below to urge Interior Secretary Salazar to extend the protections surrounding the Grand Canyon ASAP. Please hurry - the deadline for comments is this Friday, October 30! http://ga3.org/campaign/grand_canyon_mining/i5u63wwr2j3e63db? Mining could destroy the Grand Canyon's ecosystems by wreaking havoc on the landscape and leaking toxic chemicals into the environment. Cyanide and other chemicals used in hard rock mining are the leading source of toxic pollution in the United States. With mining claims positioned so close to the Canyon and the Colorado River, these chemicals could run into the water, harming countless species and poisoning the water supply of millions of Americans. We can't let that happen. Now's your chance - send a message to Secretary Salazar before the October 30 deadline - to make sure the Grand Canyon is protected! http://ga3.org/campaign/grand_canyon_mining/i5u63wwr2j3e63db? Once you've taken action, click below to send a message to your friends and family, asking them to help save this iconic American place before it's too late. Time is really short so please don't delay! http://ga3.org/campaign/grand_canyon_mining/forward/i5u63wwr2j3e63db? Thank you again for your support. Sincerely, Michael Town Campaign Director, SaveOurEnvironment.org We can't let that happen. Look at the flowers Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
