PolicySunday, March 15, 2026The Guardian
Mining made this US tribal area a toxic wasteland. This Indigenous nation brought it back to life
The Quapaw Nation has successfully undertaken a comprehensive cleanup of the Laue area, identified as one of the most contaminated sites in the United States, effectively restoring the environment after decades of mining-induced toxicity. This initiative highlights the capacity of Indigenous nations to lead in environmental restoration and underscores the importance of supporting their efforts in ecological revitalization.
