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 …

…would remove a steady source of energy, which also is unreasonable. I agree that reservoirs are not very clean and can destroy some habitats, but the reservoir may boost the economy, provides a source of energy, and would be a waste of time and money if removed. Works Cited Abbey, Edward. "The Damnation of a Canyon." The Allyn & Bacon Guide to Writing. John D. Ramage, John C. Bean, June Johnson. New York: Longman 2003. 133-137.