Untitled Document3/24/05
Friends-
Attached, find the latest photos from Glen Canyon taken in the last few days: My first glimpse at Fort Moqui near Hite, some photos from the Hite Overlook, and Cathedral in the Desert.
I discovered that there are actually two ruins on the bluff above the old Hite townsite. The first is shown in the attached photo labeled ftmoquibefore.jpg The second one is below the main structure and is currently partially submerged with water and sediment, (with waves breaking on the structure ). The upper structure is easily recognizable and in relatively good shape with two main wall sections standing. The rest of the building stones are slumped around and many have fallen off the ledge into the water below. It was a difficult journey made by hauling a kayak a few miles over mud and across reservoir channels to the ruins, but well worth it. Hiking in is possible from further south than farley canyon, but powerboaters have unlimited access to this site.
I have also attached a photograph or two of Cathedral in the Desert, the "8th natural wonder of the world; recently revealed at the heart of Glen Canyon. It is well worth the logistically-difficult visit this spring. Keep posted for more about this Jewel of Glen Canyon.
However, beginning next month, the seasonal rise in reservoir levels will begin to flood these recently emerged treasures again....and they will be underwater for a few months until the water recedes once again early in the fall. This ridiculous fluctuation of reservoir levels at Lake Powell is unnecessary and can be stopped.
Most runoff predictions are for Lake Powell reservoir levels to increase anywhere from 20-50ft over the course of the coming four months. Fort Moqui and Cathedral in the Desert are forecast to be drown again as the snow melts. This extra water could easily be stored in half-empty Lake Mead reservoir.
Glen Canyon Institute (GCI) is working on a strategy to encourage government officials to allow the Colorado River to flow around Glen Canyon Dam to save these spectacular features and historically priceless places in Glen Canyon.
Fill Mead First- Let the river flow.
Save Fort Moqui and Cathedral in the Desert.
The emerging cultural, historical, and scenic resources in Glen Canyon such as the inscriptions at Hole in the Rock, Cathedral in the Desert, and Fort Moqui are precious and deserve protection. Let's work together to make sure they are protected for future generations. GCI is working with the tribes to ensure all emerging sacred sites are protected by the government. Please keep posted for more information on how you can help us fight to save these places.
If you want to help, first send these photos to everyone you know, alerting them to this tragedy-in-the-making.
Please call me if you have any recommendations or ideas on how you can help in this effort. If you are on the GCI listserve, expect more information very soon about how to help. If you are not yet on the listserve, please email info@??? to be added.
Spread the word: Let the Colorado River Flow. Help us open the dialogue about the future of Glen Canyon.
Thank you for your support.
Christopher Peterson
Executive Director
Glen Canyon Institute
1520 Sunnydale Lane
Salt Lake City, UT 84108
801.363.4450
chris@???
Free the Colorado!
Restore and Protect Glen and Grand Canyons and a healthy Colorado River.
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