Grand Canyon water supply to be restored in weeks, not months

Grand Canyon recovery continues after deadly flooding

Recovery from last month’s deadly flash flooding at Grand Canyon National Park has entered a new phase, with major inner-canyon trails and facilities still closed and no timetable announced for reopening them. Trail closure at the Tonto Trail junction below Havasupai Gardens along the Bright Angel Trail. NPS Photo/J. Baird. As reported in the SUN last week, the August 29 flood swept through Bright Angel Canyon and the Phantom Ranch area, killing…

Grand Canyon faces long road to recovery as National Park Service unveils plan after deadly flooding

Early recovery work is underway on Grand Canyon National Park's infrastructure after rainfall triggered devastating flooding that transformed the landscape and disrupted the water supply system.

National Park Service expects to restore reliable water supply at the Grand Canyon within weeks

National Park Service officials expect to restore a reliable water supply in the Grand Canyon within weeks, not months.

Hundreds Gather To Pray For Wyoming Hiker Missing For 11 Days In Grand Canyon

Hundreds packed a Texas church to pray for Tim Smith as the search for the Wyoming hiker reaches Day 11 after a devastating flood in the Grand Canyon. “Today, we should be celebrating Tim’s birthday,” his wife, Carrie, said.

Grand Canyon water supply to be restored in weeks, not months, after deadly flash flood

The Grand Canyon's water supply could be restored in weeks — not months. Here's what NPS officials are saying about the recovery effort and what residents are doing to cope. 💧

Grand Canyon officials urge water conservation as intense flood recovery efforts continue

Residents affected by Grand Canyon flash floods attended a meeting led by park officials who outlined water system repairs and ongoing conservation efforts.