Effective environmental protection requires more than just sound science and strong laws—it requires drawing upon the deep wells of knowledge held by Indigenous peoples who have lived in harmony with…
The lack of carveouts for Indigenous knowledge in federal and state public records laws disincentivizes Tribal Nations from sharing information invaluable for sound environmental decision-making and…
Guam's experience demonstrates how federal environmental laws can be systematically weakened or circumvented when they conflict with military objectives.
The U.S. Supreme Court has held in Arizona v. Navajo Nation that the federal government is under no obligation to take affirmative steps to help Navajo Nation secure the water rights promised to it u…