A Grand Canyon Victory [Sierra Club Insider 4-15-08]

On April 4, a federal judge issued a restraining order against a mining company and the Kaibab National Forest, halting uranium exploration on public lands. within a few miles of Grand Canyon National Park. "We're pleased that the judge recognized the importance of protecting the Canyon and the possible significant impacts this exploration could have," said Sandy Bahr, director of the Club's Grand Canyon Chapter.

In December, the Kaibab National Forest had approved exploratory uranium drilling at up to 39 locations just south of the canyon. The Sierra Club, the Center for Biological Diversity, and the Grand Canyon Trust took the Forest Service to court in early March for violating the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) and failing to conduct a rigorous analysis of the cumulative impacts of drilling so close to a national treasure.
Read more about the victory here.