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| Penobscot Tribe tackles river restoration project |
AUGUSTA, Maine - Author Edward Abbey and other environmentalists who hate dams will be proud of the Penobscot Tribe's project to tear down two dams and stop hydroelectricity at a third dam. This project isn't just about the environment; it's about restoring a river so that the Penobscot Tribe in Maine can return to its way of life.
Tuesday, July 27, 2010
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| Native American gathering to celebrate Mother Earth
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CAMERON, Ariz. - Solutions for "Renewing Earth, Life and Spirit" through sustainable living will be the focus of the Third Annual Mother Earth Gathering hosted by the Peshlakai Cultural Foundation on Saturday, May 1.
Tuesday, April 20, 2010
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| Navajo Green Economy commissioners selected |
WINDOW ROCK, Ariz. - Speaker Lawrence T. Morgan announced the formation of the first Navajo Green Economy Commission. The five commissioners selected and confirmed by the Intergovernmental Relations Committee include Wahleah Johns, Samuel Woods, Keith Betsuie, Anna Rondon, and LeVon Thomas.
Tuesday, February 09, 2010
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| Black Mesa decision a surprise to Pizarchik |
KYKOTSMOVI, Ariz. - An administrative law judge's recent decision regarding permits at the Black Mesa Mining Complex "kind of came as a surprise" Joseph Pizarchik, director of the Office of Surface Mining (OSM), said last Monday.
Wednesday, January 20, 2010
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| Life of mine permit for Black Mesa withdrawn |
BLACK MESA, Ariz. - Last week, a Department of Interior (DOI) Administrative Law judge withdrew Peabody Coal Company's Life of Mine permit for operations on Black Mesa, citing violations of the National Environmental Policy Act.
Tuesday, January 12, 2010
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| NTUA participation in wind project approved by Council |
FORT DEFIANCE, Ariz. - On Dec. 22, the Navajo Nation Council voted 63-1 to approve the lease and financing agreements for the Navajo Tribal Utility Authority (NTUA) to lead in the development of a wind energy project ...
Tuesday, January 05, 2010
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| Young tribal activists nix coal, embrace green |
Wahleah Johns grew up near the coal mines of the Black Mesa region of Arizona and experienced first-hand the toll that mining takes on people, the land and the groundwater. Her community, Forest Lake, was one of several communities atop Black Mesa, where Peabody Energy ran the largest strip mining operation in the country on Indian land until recently.
Tuesday, December 22, 2009
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| Lawsuit challenges uranium mine at Grand Canyon |
FLAGSTAFF, Ariz. - On Nov. 16, the Center for Biological Diversity, Grand Canyon Trust and Sierra Club filed suit in an Arizona federal court challenging the Bureau of Land Management's approval to restart a defunct uranium mine just north of Grand Canyon National Park.
Tuesday, November 17, 2009
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| 7th Indigenous Uranium Forum focuses on Indigenous issues |
The 7th Southwest Indigenous Uranium Forum at Acoma Pueblo was attended by Pueblo, Navajo, Gwich'in, Lakota and other Indian Nations.
Tuesday, November 03, 2009
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| 17th annual tribal conference brings environmental leaders to Tucson |
TUCSON, Ariz. - Last Wednesday, more than 400 tribal environmental leaders representing more than 100 tribal governments from Arizona, California and Nevada met with the EPA to discuss environmental challenges that tribes continue to face.
Wednesday, October 28, 2009
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| Hopis participate in annual river research trip |
This year marks another successful documentation and information gathering trip for both Hopi men and women who traveled the San Juan River to gather perspectives on cultural, natural and biological shifts ...
Tuesday, October 13, 2009
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| Recovery Act funds Arizona 'green' projects |
SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. - On Feb. 17, President Obama signed the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009. EPA has obligated over $88 million in Recovery Act Funds to Arizona, including several Arizona tribes who will receive Recovery Act funds to improve access to water services.
Tuesday, September 08, 2009
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| ADEQ issues permits for parts of three uranium mines |
PHOENIX, Ariz. - The Arizona Department of Environmental Quality (ADEQ) issued permits on Sept. 1 to Denison Mines (USA) Corp. for parts of three proposed uranium mines in Northern Arizona that will protect groundwater and air quality in the Grand Canyon National Park region.
Tuesday, September 01, 2009
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| EPA orders Chinle gas station to continue clean up of fuel spill |
SAN FRANCISCO Calif. - The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency ordered the Pic N Run gas station in Chinle to continue clean up of approximately 15,000 gallons of fuel accidentally released at the site.
Tuesday, September 01, 2009
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| EPA settlement requires further cleanup of northeast NM Church Rock Mine
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SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. - The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency settled with United Nuclear Corporation and General Electric, UNC's indirect parent corporation, requiring the companies to immediately clean up a portion of radium-contaminated soil released from the Northeast Church Rock Mine Site near Gallup, N.M.
Wednesday, August 05, 2009
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| Navajo Nation recognized for outstanding environmental protection, leadership |
WINDOW ROCK, Ariz. - The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) formally recognized the Navajo Nation Environmental Protection Agency on Monday for their efforts to protect and preserve the environment over the past 30 years.
Tuesday, June 16, 2009
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| Salazar presents Colorado River collaborators with award |
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Secretary of the Interior Ken Salazar on May 7 presented a Partners in Conservation Award to a huge collaborative partnership involving the Colorado River Basin states, Mexico, numerous federal, state and local agencies, tribes, nongovernmental groups and private citizens for adoption of new, interim operational guidelines for managing the Colorado River in 2007.
Tuesday, June 16, 2009
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| Campo Band of Mission Indians to develop wind energy project |
SAN DIEGO, Calif. -The Campo Band of Mission Indians of the Kumeyaay Nation, Invenergy and San Diego Gas & Electric (SDG&E) announced a plan May 11 to build a wind energy project capable of generating up to 160 megawatts (MW) of renewable power.
Tuesday, June 16, 2009
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| Fossil Creek celebrates 'Wild and Scenic River" designation |
CAMP VERDE, Ariz. - To Robert Bear there is more to Fossil Creek than just its beauty. Bear was born and raised at Fossil Creek and many recognize him as knowing Fossil Creek better than any living being.
Tuesday, June 09, 2009
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| Forgotten People host 'Gathering of the Ancestors' |
TUBA CITY, Ariz. - Forgotten People Community Development Corporation (CDC) Dine' Be' Lina' na' hil naa (Dine' Rebuilding Communities) hosted Return of the Ancestors on April 24-25.
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Tuesday, May 05, 2009
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| Conservation, tribal groups seek action on coal plant pollution |
WASHINGTON, D.C. - A group of conservation and tribal organizations on May 5 petitioned the National Park Service to declare that the pollution from the coal-fired Navajo Generating Station in Page is clouding views of Grand Canyon National Park.
Tuesday, May 05, 2009
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| Navajo County to participate in Hardrock Earth Day event |
HARDROCK, Ariz. - Affirming their commitment to strengthening the environment and beautifying our communities, Navajo County Supervisor Jonathan Nez, Sheriff K.C. Clark, Assessor Cammy Darris and Recorder Laurie Justman will participate and assist in the Hardrock Chapter Communities Earth Day Celebration on April 25.
Tuesday, April 21, 2009
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| Sustainability Tips for Better Living |
Plastic bags are not biodegradable and a significant amount of finite resources are used in their production. These bags often end up in our waterways, roads, parks, surrounding forests, and can be a hazard to wildlife. A Flagstaff Sustainability Program survey revealed an estimated 6.5 million plastic bags are annually distributed through Flagstaff grocery stores alone.
Tuesday, April 21, 2009
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| Navajo County officials tour dry lake wind farm |
HOLBROOK, Ariz. - Thrilled by the progress of the region's largest renewable energy project, Navajo County elected officials and staff participated in a tour of the Dry Lake Wind Farm on April 14.
Tuesday, April 21, 2009
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| Navajo environmental advocate honored |
SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. - U.S. EPA acting Regional Administrator Laura Yoshii recognized five Arizona organizations and individuals on April 16 in recognition of their efforts to protect and preserve the environment. Among those honored was Lillie Lane of the Navajo Nation EPA.
Tuesday, April 21, 2009
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