RESOURCES
HOW YOU CAN HELP
Here's a list of organizations that actively work against uranium mining in the United States, with a brief summary of their missions and links to support or learn more:
Haul No!
This volunteer-based initiative focuses on resisting uranium mining and transportation in Indigenous communities, especially around the Canyon Mine and White Mesa Mill. Haul No! raises awareness and promotes actions to safeguard sacred lands and prevent radioactive contamination.
Learn more or donate: Haul No!
Protect Grand Canyon
This coalition supports the Havasupai Tribe and other Indigenous groups in opposing uranium mining near the Grand Canyon. They focus on preserving cultural heritage and preventing contamination of critical water resources.
Learn more or donate: Protect Grand Canyon
White Mesa Concerned Citizens
A Ute Mountain Ute community group raising awareness about the White Mesa Mill's environmental and cultural threats. They work to halt contamination from uranium milling near their ancestral lands.
Learn more: White Mesa Mill
Grand Canyon Trust
Dedicated to protecting the Colorado Plateau, this organization advocates against uranium mining in the Grand Canyon region, emphasizing the risks to water sources and Indigenous lands.
Learn more or donate: Grand Canyon Trust
Red Water Pond Road Community Alliance
Located near the site of the 1979 Church Rock uranium spill, this group addresses ongoing environmental health issues from uranium mining on Navajo Nation lands. They advocate for cleanup and reparative justice for affected communities.
Contact and support: Red Water Pond Road Community Alliance
Western Mining Action Network (WMAN)
WMAN connects grassroots activists, tribal leaders, and environmental organizations to address the impacts of mining and promote alternatives to harmful practices, particularly focusing on the Western U.S.
Learn more or join: WMAN
Just Transition Alliance
This organization works to promote environmental justice and a transition to a sustainable economy that empowers impacted communities. They focus on supporting Indigenous and frontline communities facing the adverse effects of toxic industries like uranium mining.
Learn more: Just Transition Alliance
Southwest Research and Information Center (SRIC)
SRIC is a New Mexico-based organization dedicated to environmental and social justice. Established in 1971, it supports communities affected by resource development, including uranium mining. Their work involves assessing health and environmental impacts, promoting safe waste management, and empowering public advocacy. They are active in fighting corporate abuses and protecting lands and cultures.
Learn more or donate at sric.org
Multicultural Alliance for a Safe Environment (MASE)
MASE unites grassroots organizations in the Southwest to address the lasting impacts of uranium mining and advocate for cleanup, accountability, and sustainable alternatives. They emphasize the need for corporate responsibility and community health.
Learn more at swuraniumimpacts.org