1.  Why have National Park Service officials banned the sale of bottled water at the Grand Canyon? Be specific.

2.  When will the ban take effect?

3.  What other national parks have such bans?

4.  How many tourists visit the Grand Canyon each year?

5.  How will tourists be able to drink water in the park?

6.  Park concessionaires will still be permitted to sell other bottled beverages in the park.  Approximately 20% of the park's garbage is estimated to be disposable bottles.  
a)  Do you think banning the sale of water bottles in the park is a good idea?  Explain your answer.
b)  Suggest an alternative solution to the litter problem in Grand Canyon (or any national park).