This week, as the National Park Service commemorates its 94th anniversary, the National Parks Conservation Association (NPCA) today released a comprehensive report that highlights the opportunities and challenges facing Grand Canyon National Park, as well as policy recommendations for preserving and protecting this national treasure in the future.
The Grand Canyon is a place visited by nearly 5 million visitors a year – a place that is not only a national icon but is famous around the world. More than 1.2 million acres, Grand Canyon National Park is a magnificent and threatened landscape – one that reflects the challenges facing many of the 392 national park sites across the country.
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NPCA’s new Center for State of the Parks report finds that external threats and funding shortfalls at the Grand Canyon are creating significant problems that if not addressed will complicate and compromise resource protection and management. Key report findings and recommendations include:
Colorado River basin water flow and management must incorporate adaptive strategies for protecting and restoring native animals, natural habitats, cultural resources and backcountry recreation opportunities along the river corridor.
Mining activities on lands adjacent to the park, including uranium extraction, could result in environmental and watershed contamination. Potentially harmful materials from past mining activities are still present in parts of the park.
Sound pollution from scenic and commercial air plane overflights in the park is a major concern.
Air pollution from sources as far as more than 100 miles away has the potential to obscure scenic vistas, harm human health, and damage park resources.
An additional $6.2 million in base funding is needed annually to support basic park operations, and the park suffers from a more than $300 million maintenance backlog.
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