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ILLEGAL DUMPING ON THE RESERVATION 
Illegal dumping issues continued to plaque the tribal
natural resources department throughout year as Marlene
McDanal, the Tribal Solid Hazardous Waste Specialist II has
cleaned up several illegal dumps located throughout the
reservation. Illegal dumping also known as open dumps is a
problem and a major health concern for the reservation.
McDanal stated that the problems create “an increase in
materials in the waste stream of illegal dumping/open dumps
makes illegal/open dumps dangerous to human health and the
environment.” Concerns of illegal/open dumps include:
attracting children and pets, children can be hurt by sharp
objects, come into contact with toxic materials and/or
contagious pathogens. Open dumps also attract insects, rats,
bears, birds, and raccoons which can attack and/or spread
disease. Open dumps can degrade the land within our reservation;
by destroying fish & wildlife habitat, threaten cultural lands,
and demean natural resources such as recreational facilities.
“Please keep our precious children, environment, and cultural
lands safe and healthy. If you witness Illegal dumping activity
please notify the police or call me at 675-2700 extension 7215”
McDanal said. |
