[S-C] U.S. Government Supports Dumping on Indian Lands and Sacred Sites

Bradley Angel bradley@greenaction.org
Mon, 9 Jun 2003 19:19:56 -0700


Please visit the Greenaction website at http://www.greenaction.org to read

* how the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency is condoning the 
sending of hazardous wastes for "treatment" at a toxic waste facility 
operating without current EPA permits or an Environmental Impact 
Report on the Colorado River Indian Tribes reservation in Arizona, 
next to a sacred mountain and over the objections of tribal members. 
SEE THE MOUNTAIN VIEW VOICE NEWSPAPER STORY ON THIS ISSUE, reprinted 
on our website, plus fact sheets and background information.

* how White Mesa Ute tribal members, Greenaction and allies are 
fighting International Uranium Corporation's operation that brings 
radioactive and toxic waste to be "treated" and dumped next to the 
White Mesa Ute and Navajo reservations in Southern Utah, directly on 
top of ancient burial grounds and hundreds of sacred and cultural 
sites - with the blessing of the federal government. READ THE GREAT 
STORY IN THE SALT LAKE CITY WEEKLY NEWSPAPER "THE DEVIL'S DIRT"

Also read the latest on community campaigns for health and 
environmental justice, including Bayview Hunters Point, the San 
Joaquin Valley, Arizona, Utah and more!
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