STOP MINING it is endangering our Great Lakes, which provides water for watersheds of Minnesota, Wisconsin and Michigan

Mining impacts on air, water, and fishand wildlife also affect Native Americans more than other groups of people because many Native Americans contiue to practice tradional and subsistence lifestyles. The fish, game, and vegetation contamined by mine pollution can be a critical and irreplaceable source of food for tribal members and all surrounding communities. They may also play an important role in religious ceremonies and cultural traditions.The indigenous people who have occupied North American for millennia have a deep-roots respect for water as a critical component of the ecosystem and are particularly sensitive to the threats posed by water pollution. The following quote illustrates the important role water plays in the cultures and evryday lives of Native Americans.