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More WARD VALLEY information sites:
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COLORADO RIVER NATIVE NATIONS ALLIANCE
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Fort Mojave Indian Tribe
Tribal Chair -
Vice-Chair -
Ward Valley Corrdinator -
500 Merriman Avenue
Needles, CA 92363
ph. 760/629-4591
fax 760/629-2468
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Chemehuevi Indian Tribe
Tribal Chair -
P.O.B. 1976
Havasu Lake, CA 92363
ph. 760/858-4219
fax 760/858-5400
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Colorado River Indian Tribes (C.R.I.T.)
Tribal Chair -
Rt. 1 Box 23-13
Parker, AZ 85344
ph. 520/669-9211
fax 520/669-5675
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Cocopah Indian Nation
Tribal Chair -
Tribal Council Member -
Avenue G & County 15th
Somerton, AZ 85350
ph. 520/627-2061
fax 520/627-3173
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Quechan Indian Tribe
Tribal Chair -
Tribal Council Member -
P.O.B. 11352
Yuma, AZ 85366-9352
ph. 760/572-0213
fax 760/572-2102
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More WARD VALLEY information sites:
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BAN WASTE COALITION
http://banwaste.envirolink.org
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COLD MOUNTAIN,
COLD RIVERS
http://www.wildrockies.org/cmcr
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GREENACTION
http://www.greenaction.org
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SAVE WARD VALLEY NEWS
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SHUNDAHAI NETWORK
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Save Ward Valley Coalition
Fort Mojave • Chemehuevi • Quechan • Cocopah • Colorado River Indian Tribes
HELP STOP THE PROPOSED RADIOACTIVE WASTE DUMP!
(Save Ward Valley) swv1@ctaz.com provided much of this information.
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Ward Valley Victory Gathering to Celebrate
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May 2000
Final Issue Save Ward Valley
Ward Valley |
April 2, 1999 • Federal Court Gives Ward Valley Opponents Huge Victory Wilson-US Ecology Lawsuit to Force Transfer of Land, Open Nuclear Dump is Thrown Out • Ruling Apparently Kills Ward Valley Nuclear Dump Plan Environment: Judge says that U.S. doesn't need to turn over 1,000 acres for the desert facility... - L.A. TIMES • Nuclear Dump is Dead After Court Ruling - say foes and dump developer... - A.P. • Victory in court case - nuclear waste dump and surrender by U.S. Ecology - Call upon Gov Davis to put final nail in coffin - CRNNA This is one part of the struggle won, but the overall resistance remains. Continue to support the Colorado River Native Nations Alliance and the Save Ward Valley Coalition in their efforts to get California Governor Davis to COMPLETELY withdraw California's application for land transfer. Tom Goldtooth, IEN |
| ARTICLES on the ISSUES & BACKGROUND of NUCLEAR ENERGY & INDIGENOUS LANDS
• What's wrong with the dump proposal? A clear, brief, explanation of the issues • No Nuclear Dumping on American Indian Land! A collection of articles on the proposed Ward Valley radioactive waste dump covering endanger tortoise. sacred land, geology, nuclear waste... • Ward Valley - an Issue of Environmental Justice, Sovereignty, Sacred Sites, Religious Freedom, and Protection of Mother Earth a summary and chronology • You might also wish to read Nuclear Waste and Native Land |
• February 12-15, 1999 -
- Feb. 12 Indigenous and Environmental Groups Unite to Stop Ward Valley Dump
- Gathering to Celebrate 1-yr. Anniversary of Ward Valley Occupation Join with the Colorado River Native Nations Alliance and Ward Valley Coalition to Commemorate and Celebrate the One-Year Anniversary of the Victorious 113-Day Occupation that stopped desecration of the sacred land at Ward Valley.
• January 30, 1999 -
• January 27, 1999 -
Stop the proposed radioactive waste dump at Ward Valley! Contact Governor Gray Davis NOW!!!
Governor Gray Davis has the power to withdraw the State of California's land application for Ward Valley, the lawsuit that was filed against Department of Interior to transfer the land and stop this project once and for all!! Time is of the essence, because a federal court could rule any day in favor of the dump, unless Governor Davis does the right thing and withdraws the State's pro-dump lawsuit (filed during Pete Wilson's administration) and withdraws the State's land application. Despite campaign pledges to protect our health and environment, Governor Davis has, so far, failed to take action to stop this project.
Governor Davis MUST hear from as many people as possible-now!! Please call, write, fax, and/or e-mail today!! NOTE: If you e-mail Gov. Davis please follow up with a letter or fax.
Governor Gray Davis
State Capitol Building
Sacramento, CA 95814
Phone: 916/445-2841
FAX: 916/445-4633
E-mail: gray.davis@ltg.ca.gov
For further information contact:
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Save Ward Valley
107 F Street
Needles, CA 92363
ph. 760/326-6267 fax 760/326-6268
• January 21-23, 1999 -
- Elders and representatives of the Colorado River
Native Nations Alliance, Ward Valley Coalition and others will travel to
Ciudad Juarez, Chihuahua at the invitation of the Mexican groups and
officials who are joining the fight to protect Ward Valley and the Colorado River from the proposed dump.
• January 16, 1999 -
• January 11, 1999 -
- Tortoise Biologist Permit Denied at Ward Valley. Several groups have long protested Alice Karl's unprofessional field methods.
• November 21 - 22, & 23, 1998 -
- Ward Valley Coalition Conference Ward Valley and Parker, AZ to discuss strategies for defeating the proposed radioactive waste dump at Ward Valley.
- November 23, 1998 - Press release
- Important! Please sign onto this letter by December 5 asking Governor-elect Gray Davis to stop the proposed Ward Valley nuclear waste dump.
• October 7, 1998 -
- Rally To Save Ward Valley From A Nuclear Waste Dump, Protect Sacred Indian Land, Endangered Species And The Colorado River. 12 noon at the U. S. ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY 75 Hawthorne Street ...
• July 24, 1998 -
- Ward Valley dump company in financial difficulties, newspaper says
• June 23 - 25, 1998 -
- 25th Opponents level new attacks on nuclear dump by Jack McCarthy The Press-Enterprise
- 24th Another $1 Billion for Ward Valley? Antonio R. Villaraigosa News
- 23th GAO Faults Ward Valley Contractor - News from Congressman George Miller, 7th District, CA Com. on Resources, Com. on Edu. and the Workforce
• June 16, 1998 -
- Traditional Ceremonial Gathering at Ward Valley Join the Colorado River Native Nations Alliance in a Traditional Ceremonial Gathering at Ward Valley Tuesday 6/16/98. All-night ceremony begins 8pm. Join with us in sending prayers to Washington, D.C. All traditional singers and dancers are welcome. (Please contact us if you and/or your group are interested in participating) Directions: Take Interstate 40 to Water Road exit 22 Miles West of Needles, CA. For more information: 760/326-6267
• June 5, 8 & 15, 1998 -
- 15th Jesse Jackson to Join Tribal Leaders Monday, June 15, at the Federal Building, Westood. 9:45 a.m.: Tradition Native American Singers. 10 a.m.: Press Conference with Reverend Jackson
- 8th Eviction notice at Ward Valley rescinded!
- 5th Ward Valley NOT over!
• May 30, 1998 -
- U.S. Dept. of the Interior BLM May 19th Memorandum to Ed Hastey, State Dir., CA from Nina Rose Harfield, Deputy Dir.
- Interior Dept. to Halt Tests at Ward Valley Site by Tom Gorman, Times Staff Writer
- Ward Valley dump plan takes another hit by Jack McCarthy, The Press-Enterprise
• May 29, 1998 -
• May 13, 1998 -
- U.S. Opposes Dump at Ward Valley by Jack McCarthy
• May 2, 1998 -
- Gathering at Ward Valley - Join the Colorado River Native nations Alliance in a gathering ad Ward Valley, Saturday, May 2nd, 1pm Rally. Cultural events Fri. & Sat. nights.
• April 12 & 15 1998 -
- 15th Democrats Join Ward Valley Dump Fight
Department lacks authority to buy land, legislative leaders say. - 12th-19th Peace & Dignity Journey--Ward Valley to San Pedro Run
• April 9, 1998 -
- Tortoises Join Ward Valley Occupation! Day 53 of the Ward Valley Occupation
• April 2 -
- Letter written to President Clinton by Bob Filner, Congressional Representative from California. Thank him for his support and use this letter as a resource to write letters of your own to President Clinton, Bruce Babbit, and your various Senators and Representatives.
• March 30, and April 1 -
- 1st City of Los Angeles Joins in Lawsuit Against State of California
- 30th San Francisco Board of Supervisors Oppose Proposed Ward Valley Nuclear Waste Dump
• March 24 -
- Letter from United Methodist Church Los Angeles Area to Vice-President Gore
• March 12 - 18, 1998 -
- 18th Respecting our Elders. by Dan Hamburg
- 14th Ground Blessing Ceremony in Ward Valley.
- 13th Ward Valley Wish List
- 12th Rumor Control From Ward Valley
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• February 26, 28 and March 2, 1998 -
- 2nd Colorado River native Nations Alliance stand firm."We will not be removed from our sacred land."
- 28th What Negotiations at Ward Valley? BLM withdraws federal officers from nuke dump camp-in.
- 26th Indian Nations win victory at Ward Valley as BLM pulls rangers from occupation site. National Environmental Justice leaders call on Clinton to respect Indian land at Ward Valley.
- Trust Land in Ward Valley - and - BLM Calif. State Dir. Ed Hastey withdraws BLM law enforcement personnel while consultations continue with Native American tribal leaders.
- Update from Ward Valley - Feb. 17, 20, 22, 25
- Letter to the President. Environmental Justice leaders question President Clinton's commitment to Environmental Justice Policy regarding Ward Valley.
- Indian religious ceremonies continue and blockade holds firm. Industry's claims of a dry desert climate safe for nuclear waste dumping are washed away with massive rains, winds, and snow.
- From Ward Valley, Update with Background prepared by IEN National Coordinator, Tom Goldtooth
- Ward Valley eviction notice expires at midnight. Tribal members & environmental activists prepare to defend Ward Valley against eviction attempt and further damage to land.
- The Press-Enterprise, Riverside, CA. "Nuclear dump foes vow not to move from desert site." By Pat Murkland
- "Ground-Zero" Elders of the 5 Tribes join to stop a proposed radioactive waste dump while supporters of the site move to block Interior Deputy Sec. from any further involvement. by Dale Caruso, American Reporter Correspondent
- Call to Action
- Elders Occupy Ward Valley - Call for Support - Elders and tribal members of the 5 tribes vow not to leave until project is called off.
- Protesters blockade roads to "Ground Zero"
- Mohave Valley DAILY NEWS - "Tribes protest Ward Valley" by Robin Richards
- BLM to attempt to close Ward Valley at midnight.
- Federal Deadline to Close Ward Valley Expires Hundreds occupy "Ground Zero". Tribes and supporters declare "We are not leaving!"
- BLM is planning to issue permits for tritium testing at the proposed Ward Valley Radioactive Waste Dump as early as Jan. 16.
- Nov. - GET READY TO DEFEND WARD VALLEY! We're drawing a line in the sand to stop the dump and protect sacred Indian land, the desert tortoise, and the Colorado River.
- Oct. - An old M-1 anti-tank mine that was detonated on the site of the proposed Ward Valley nuclear waste dump is making political ammunition for project opponents.
- Jan. - DOE holds meeting of their "Host State Technical Coordinating Committee" to discuss the proposed Ward Valley "low-level" radioactive waste dump. The DOE invited state and nuclear industry to make presentations, but failed to invite the impacted tribes along the Colorado River.
On-site cell phones:
310/977-7870, 520/669-0705
Save Ward Valley
760/326-4305, 714/649-2641
Save Ward Valley
107 F St.
Needles, CA 92363
ph. 760/326-6267
fax 760/326-6268
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