Monday October 18, 2021

For years, members of the Ute Mountain Ute Tribe of White Mesa have voiced concerns about a nearby uranium mill polluting their water and air. During a recent spiritual walk from White Mesa to the mill, marchers demanded its closure. But the Canadian company that owns the mill has plans for expansion. Plus, water experts from across the West testified before Congress about drought conditions and the Colorado River basin. And, a new report aims to bring hunters and anglers into discussions about fighting climate change.

Marchers from White Mesa called for the closure of a nearby uranium mill during a spiritual walk on October 9th. Community members have long voiced concerns about potential contaminants to local water and air. Justin Higginbottom/KZMU

Marchers walked from the White Mesa community center to Energy Fuels’ uranium mill on October 9th. Justin Higginbottom/KZMU

Marchers held signs including ‘no uranium, save our water’ during the October 9th spiritual walk and protest. Justin Higginbottom/KZMU