Resurrection : Glen Canyon and a New Vision for the American West

Annette McGivney explores the controversy and the history of water politics in the American Southwest through the lens of the reappearance of Glen Canyon. Each chapter opens with a journal excerpt that personalizes the Glen Canyon story, and the book concludes with a list of recommended hikes in the area that will draw outdoor enthusiasts to reemerging attractions. Throughout her account, McGivney stresses the need for a new model of living in the American West -- the U.S. Department of the Interior must shift its water policy to meet changing needs and Americans must live more sustainably, especially in the arid West. Resurrection eloquently demonstrates why Americans should stand behind the renewal of Glen Canyon and accord it protection as a national park -- both to honor the area as a national treasure and to preserve it for future generations.