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Uranium Mining: Spokane Indian Reservation

Uranium Mining: Spokane Indian Reservation

Radiation Exposure from 50 Years of Uranium Mining Continues to Affect Spokane Indian Reservation

We speak with Twa-le Abrahamson of the Spokane Indian Reservation, where the only uranium mining in Washington State took place. She helped found the SHAWL (Sovereignty, Health, Air, Water, and Land) Society, which addresses the impact of radiation exposure caused by over fifty years of uranium mining in the area. Ref. Source 2

Reservation Indian Spokane Mining Uranium

This is another thing that our government needs to take care of or at least make sure the owning companies take care of it or fine them heavily.

Uranium Mining: Spokane Indian Reservation History & Civil Business Politics

There is no excuse for the government mining on land that was given to natives. They had other land but the government took it away and forced them onto reservations. That still wasn't enough for the government. Coal, mercury, and uranium have been mined on land where people are supposed to live, fish, hunt, and get their water supply. Mining leaves deposits in the soil, water, and air. This is not safe. It has been proven to cause harmful health conditions. These sites need to be cleaned as well as they can be, and no more mining should take place in these areas.

Reservation Indian Spokane Mining Uranium

I think the natives are taking this way to personal. The government is just treating them like all other when it come to oil or uranium ... Like dirt pay dirt that is.


It is terrible the aftermath of such operations but I really doubt any significant action will be taken. Token yes significant no.

Reservation Indian Spokane Mining Uranium

Study helps explain why uranium persists in groundwater at former mining sites

A recent study helps describe how uranium cycles through the environment at former uranium mining sites and why it can be difficult to remove. Ref. Source 3t.