A new report from the U.S. Geological Survey and the Havasupai Tribe identifies Tribal concerns about exposure to uranium mining in the Grand Canyon watershed.
The authors of the report say that previous work on the potential risks of uranium mining did not account for Tribal perspectives. The Havasupai collaborated with the USGS to identify possible exposure pathways that are unique to Tribal culture.
Some examples are the ceremonial burning of sagebrush and juniper, the preparation of deer hides, or face and body painting with materials gathered near a uranium mine.