House Rock Valley, looking out at the Vermilion Cliffs. (The cliffs are outside the proposed monument boundary). In the East Section of the monument.
House Rock Valley, looking out at the Vermilion Cliffs. (The cliffs are outside the proposed monument boundary). In the East Section of the monument.

Mobilizing for Monuments: Helping Protect the Grand Canyon Region

Preserving the Baaj Nwaavjo I’tah Kukveni Grand Canyon National Monument

Photo of Frederick Van Frederick Van Follow on Twitter July 19, 2023
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Hello TWiP Community! 

This Week in Photo, along with our friends at Flickr and SmugMug, are passionate about shaping a better world through the art of photography. We are dedicated to a future where our TWiP community, and upcoming generations of photographers, have awe-inspiring places like this to explore, capture, and conserve.

As part of our pledge, SmugMug and Flickr have become #ClimateNeutralCertified and have allied with extraordinary teams like the @ConservationAlliance. This allows us all to work on our passion and help protect the planet simultaneously.

Cacti in bloom in Marble Canyon. Photographed at the edge of the East Section of the monument, looking out from the rim of Marble Canyon where Badger Creek meets the Colorado River.

Photographer: Amy S. Martin – Cacti in bloom in Marble Canyon. Photographed at the edge of the East Section of the monument, looking out from the rim of Marble Canyon where Badger Creek meets the Colorado River. 

We're taking a stand with tribes, local communities, and businesses to advocate for the enduring protection of public lands in the Grand Canyon Region. These lands aren't just rich in biodiversity and cultural history; they provide essential resources for Tribal communities and offer many outdoor activities for people around the globe. 

The Baaj Nwaavjo I’tah Kukveni Grand Canyon National Monument aims to protect an impressive 1 million acres of public lands and waters surrounding the iconic Grand Canyon National Park.

Ready to join us in this unique journey of photography and conservation? Let's combine our passion and power to #KeepItGrand and ensure these #MonumentsForAll remain for future generations.

Sign the petition here: KeepitGrandAz.ORG


Best,
Frederick

Images of the Grand Canon, as seen by Amy S. Martin

Looking north at the Vermillion Cliffs across proposed monument lands. East Section. AMY S. MARTIN
Southern House Rock Valley, looking east across proposed monument lands to the Echo Cliffs (Cliffs are outside proposed monument boundary). East Section.
Looking across proposed monument lands in House Rock Valley toward the Vermilion Cliffs and the Echo Cliffs. (The cliffs are outside the proposed monument boundary). In the East Section of the monument. AMY S. MARTIN
Moonrise over Vermillion Cliffs, looking over proposed monument lands. East Section
Cacti in bloom in Marble Canyon. Photographed at the edge of the East Section of the monument, looking out from the rim of Marble Canyon where Badger Creek meets the Colorado River.
At the edge of the East Section of the monument, looking out from the rim of Marble Canyon at Boulder Narrows on the Colorado River from the head of Rider Canyon (the river is outside the proposed monument boundary)
House Rock Valley, looking out at the Vermilion Cliffs. (The cliffs are outside the proposed monument boundary). In the East Section of the monument.
Photo of Frederick Van Frederick Van Follow on Twitter July 19, 2023
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