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YUROK TRIBE HELPS BRING BACK CALIFORNIA CONDOR
Peter Fimrite, Chronicle Staff Writer
San Francisco Chronicle
August 20, 2010 04:00 AM
Friday, August 20, 2010
An American Indian tribe is leading an effort to reintroduce endangered California condors to the northern part of the state, where they once played a major role in Indian traditions and are still honored in song and dance. MORE>>
ENVIRONMENTAL LEADER CALLS FOR MLPA OFFICIAL'S RESIGNATION
Inter-Tribal Water Commission
Posted: 08/13/2010
by Dan Bacher
On July 21, a prominent North Coast environmental leader called for the resignation of an oil lobbyist who serves as a member of the Blue Ribbon Task Force (BRTF) to implement Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger’s Marine Life Protection Act (MLPA) Initiative. MORE>>
RIVER CLEAN-UP PLANNED FOR SATURDAY
Ukiah Daily Journal Staff
Posted: 08/17/2010 11:59:52 PM PDT
Volunteers are asked to join a Russian River clean-up party that is meeting Saturday at 9 a.m. at the Hopland Fire Department. MORE>>
RENEWABLES ON INDIAN LAND
Indian reservations hold an estimated 10 percent of the nation’s renewable energy resources -- hot, windy tracts that suddenly seem more valuable than ever. The Campo tribe, near San Diego, has taken the lead, building the country’s only utility-scale wind installation on Indian land. Plans are afoot to triple the project. But tribe members say tax incentives and other federal programs put Indians at a disadvantage.
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Protect Your Family From Lead In Your Home, Join our friends 'Omu and 'Appi as they present the dangers of lead as you make you explore your way through their LEAD HOUSE
'O P P U N T O W I S ? Hello, Welcome to Environmental Protection Department of the Federated Indians of Graton Rancheria ,
E N V I R O N M E N T A L E D U C A T I O N
Join 'Appi and his friends to learn about what is happening throughout the territory.
A I R Q U A L I T Y
Kaal has gathered all of the latest information regarding the quality of air in our environment.
W A T E R Q U A L I T Y
'Unu brings you the latest information on issues concerning the protection of water in all of its forms.
S O L I D W A S T E
Solid waste is not a simple affair. Learn the truth.
G L O B A L C L I M A T E C H A N G E
Many are in agreement that climate change may be one of the greatest threats facing the planet.
H A Z A R D O U S W A S T E
Hazardous chemicals are used and stored in homes routinely. These products are also shipped daily on the nation's highways, railroads, waterways, and pipelines.
E N V I R O N M E N T A L J U S T I C E
Environmental Justice is the fair treatment and meaningful involvement of all people regardless of race, color, national origin, or income with respect to the development, implementation, and enforcement of environmental laws, regulations, and policies.
Federated Indians of Graton Rancheria
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