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The largest earthquake in state history shook the ground just outside the Osage Nation in Oklahoma this month. The U.S. Geological Survey is looking into whether fracking wastewater injection wells are the cause. What role do Native Nations play in protecting people, property and the environment from the possibility of earthquakes caused by humans?
Guests:
Dr. George Choy – geophysicist with the US Geological Survey
Osage Nation Principal Chief Geoffrey Standing Bear (Osage)
Andrew Yates (Osage) – field inspector for the Osage Nation Department of Environment and Natural Resources and member Osage Minerals Council
Break Nusic: Cissy (Fish/Smoke Dance) (song) Sheldon Sundown (artist) Hand Drum/Smoke N’ Round Dance (album)
