Proposed Map: Baaj Nwaavjo I’tah Kukveni Grand Canyon National Monument

The Grand Canyon is one of the most iconic natural wonders of the world. However, work remains to permanently protect the Grand Canyon and the adjacent communities and wildlife that depend on a clean and reliable watershed safe from uranium mining.

​​About 1 million acres of federal public lands have been proposed for designation as Baaj Nwaavjo I’tah Kukveni Grand Canyon National Monument. A proposal created by over 10 Tribes that have a profound spiritual and cultural connection to the Grand Canyon region and have been the original stewards of this land since time immemorial. 

​​This map shows what will be protected.

Map Credit: Stephanie Smith & Grand Canyon Trust

HECHO supports the Tribes’ Baaj Nwaavjo I’tah Kukveni Grand Canyon National Monument proposal and urges President Biden to give this designation through his authority granted by the Antiquities Act.