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Closing the circle : environmental justice in Indian country

Author
Grijalva J.M.
Date
2008
Source
IUCN (ID: MON-080825)
Publisher | Place of publication
Carolina Academic Press | Durham, NC, USA
ISBN
9781594603419
Pages
219 p.
Document type
Monography/book
Language
English
Country/Territory
United States of America
Subject
Water, Environment gen., Air & atmosphere, Wild species & ecosystems
Keyword
Freshwater quality/freshwater pollution Air quality/air pollution Indigenous peoples Potable water Groundwater Access-to-justice Waste management Solid waste Water supply
Abstract

Contents:
Introduction : seeking environmental justice in Indian country -- The long journey begins : developing EPA's Indian program -- Far underground : protecting Indian country drinking water -- The source of life : honoring tribal water quality values -- Winds of change : honoring tribal air quality values -- Protecting mother earth : seeking effective solid waste management for Indian country.