The Damnation of a Canyon. A Response to Edward Abbey

In "The Damnation of a Canyon" published in Beyond the Wall: Essays from the Outside, Abbey explains reasons why the Glen Canyon in Arizona should be restored back to how it was before the dam was put in. He explains three reasons why Glen Canyon should be restored. First, he explains how the animals, scenery, and the history of the canyon are being covered up, when the dam was added and a reservoir filled the canyon. Second, he explains how the driftwood, silt, and other pollutants are being washed upon the beaches and making an ugly shoreline. Finally, Abbey argues the adventure of m…