"For Native American tribes, water more than sustains—it is a sacred, living thing to be revered and protected. It is their cultural touchstone. Yet tribes across the United States face water pollution problems that make their members sick, taint their traditions and epitomize the weight of modernity squeezing spiritual connections to a breaking point."

Brian Bienkowski and others report for Environmental Health News in a series beginning August 22, 2016. [2]

SEE ALSO:

"Tainted Water Imperils Health, Traditions For Montana Tribe" (EHN) [3]

"Years After Mining Stops, Uranium's Legacy Lingers On Native Land" (EHN) [4]