Our 4% donations to the Grand Canyon Conservancy are supporting the Dye Trace Project in Grand Canyon National Park. This Climate Science initiative aims to gather data to protect the canyon's water supply.
Water may be the most valuable resource at Grand Canyon National Park. Water provides life for every animal and plant species within the park. As millions of visitors flock to Grand Canyon National Park each year, continued development on both the South Rim and North Rim drives a pressing need to understand how best to use, conserve, and protect the canyon's water supply.
One of the most effective ways to gain clarity on this crucial resource is through dye tracing. Using this approach, scientists inject harmless dyes into sinkholes and faults on the rims. They then trace the dyes to springs and other water sources in Grand Canyon, which allows an accurate assessment of flow paths, levels, quality, and more. As our planet records hotter, drier years, this effort is more important than ever. Dye tracing studies will be essential in helping park leaders make well-informed decisions about using this precious resource.
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