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“Water is life.” It’s one of the key touchstones for Native nations. What’s not always highlighted is the basic job of providing clean water to Native communities. Many tribes operate their own water treatment and wastewater facilities. They have to navigate around issues like pollution, access, changing technology, drought and water rights. Tribes also deal with shortages of trained and certified employees, said Brian Bennon, director of the Tribal Water Department of the Intertribal Council of Arizona. We’ll learn about what it takes to provide clean water to Native residents.
Guests:
James Temte (Northern Cheyenne Tribe) – director of the National Tribal Water Center
Mia Heavener (Yupik) – civil engineer
Brian Bennon – director of the Tribal Water Department of the Intertribal council of Arizona
Darcy Longie (Spirit Lake Sioux) – operator for the Spirit Lake Sioux Utilities Department
April Garza – regulatory and compliance specialist for Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community public works department
Break 1 Music: The Gift of Life (song) Randy Wood (artist) The Gift of Life (album)
Break 2 Music: Tha Mash Up (song) Wayne Silas, Jr. (artist) Infinite Passion (album)
