Core Theme of "The Damnation of a Canyon"

Glen Canyon Dam and the Loss of a Wild River

David Igler's The Damnation of a Canyon examines the controversy surrounding Glen Canyon Dam and the flooding of Glen Canyon—a spectacular red‑rock wilderness on the Colorado River. The book explores the environmental, economic, and political forces that drove dam construction, the loss of a unique ecosystem, and the enduring debate over water management vs. natural preservation in the American Southwest.