Dine Citizens Against Ruining our Environment

Co-organizes webinars with experts to examine Carbon Capture & Sequestration (CCS) technologies and their implications for the Navajo Nation.

Co-organizes webinars with experts to examine Carbon Capture & Sequestration (CCS) technologies and their implications for the Navajo Nation.

Co-organizes webinars with experts to examine Carbon Capture & Sequestration (CCS) technologies and their implications for the Navajo Nation.

Organized with Navajo community members and local groups to defeat the proposed Desert Rock Power Plant from 2003-2011, contributing to its cancellation in 2011, and commissioned research on renewable alternatives.

Organized with Navajo community members and local groups to defeat the proposed Desert Rock Power Plant from 2003-2011, contributing to its cancellation.

Organized with Navajo community members and local groups to defeat the proposed Desert Rock Power Plant from 2003-2011, contributing to its cancellation.

Challenged the Navajo Nation government's forest policy, leading to the closure of the Navajo Forest Products Industries (NFPI) mill in 1994 and continues to monitor the forestry department.

Challenged the Navajo Nation government's forest policy, leading to the closure of the Navajo Forest Products Industries (NFPI) mill in 1994 and continues to monitor the forestry department.

Challenged the Navajo Nation government's forest policy, leading to the closure of the Navajo Forest Products Industries (NFPI) mill in 1994, and continues to monitor the Navajo Nation's forestry department.

Spearheaded a campaign in 1999 to amend the Radiation Exposure Compensation Act, leading to reforms in 2000, and continues to advocate for compensation for radiation exposure victims and prevention of uranium mining on Navajo land.

Spearheaded a campaign to amend the Radiation Exposure Compensation Act, leading to reforms in 2000, and continues to advocate for compensation for radiation exposure victims and prevention of uranium mining on Navajo land.

Spearheaded a campaign to amend the Radiation Exposure Compensation Act, leading to reforms in 2000, and continues to advocate for compensation for radiation exposure victims and prevention of uranium mining on Navajo land.

Led a march on the New Mexico State Capitol to advocate for reform of alcohol sales in reservation border towns.

Led a march on the New Mexico State Capitol to advocate for reform of alcohol sales in reservation border towns.

Led a march on the New Mexico State Capitol in the late 1980s to advocate for reform of alcohol sales in reservation border towns.

Organizes campaigns to stop proposed energy and extraction projects including the Desert Rock Power Plant, medical waste incinerator in Dilkon, asbestos dump near Dził Náʼoodiłii, and oil and gas drilling in Old Dinetah. Successfully contributed to project cancellations and policy reversals.

Advocates for changes in Navajo Nation forestry and mining policies, including challenging the viability of Navajo Forest Products Industries, stopping unsustainable timber cutting, and pushing for cumulative impact assessments in the Chuskas. Led to the closure of NFPI in 1994 and ongoing monitoring of forestry practices.

Organizes and educates communities to defeat plans for medical waste incinerators, dumps, and asbestos dumps in Navajo Nation.

Organizes and educates communities to defeat plans for medical waste incinerators, dumps, and asbestos dumps in Navajo Nation and surrounding areas.

Organized and educated communities to defeat plans for a medical waste incinerator and dump in Dilkon, Navajo Nation, in 1988, and defended Huerfano, NM, from a proposed asbestos dump in 1991.

Produces research reports that integrate Diné traditional teachings with environmental justice principles, including a Just Transition report developed through community surveys and townhall forums. Also commissions studies on renewable energy alternatives and documents the history and impacts of resource extraction on Navajo land.

Documents pollution from coal extraction, transportation, and burning, including toxic and carcinogenic heavy metals, and reports on groundwater pollution from coal plants in the Southwest region.

Documents pollution from coal extraction, transportation, and burning, including toxic and carcinogenic heavy metals, and reports on groundwater pollution from coal plants in the Southwest region.

Documents pollution from coal extraction, transportation, and burning, and reports on groundwater pollution from coal plants in the Southwest region.

Hosts field tours, collaborates with media outlets like Investigate West, and produces educational materials including reports, handouts, and factsheets to raise awareness about oil and gas operations and environmental health risks on Navajo Nation.

Files formal complaints with U.S. and Navajo Nation agencies (EPA, BLM, BIA, etc.) documenting pollutant levels exceeding safety standards from oil and gas operations, demanding regulatory action.

Files complaints with U.S. and Navajo Nation regulatory agencies (EPA, BLM, BIA, Navajo Resource Division, and Minerals Department) documenting pollutant levels exceeding health standards.

Files complaints with U.S. and Navajo Nation regulatory agencies (EPA, BLM, BIA, Navajo Resource Division, and Minerals Department) documenting pollutant levels exceeding health screening levels.

Conducts air and emissions sampling using FLIR OGI technology and independent lab analysis to assess health risks from oil and gas operations in Red Valley, AZ. Documents coal plant groundwater pollution and toxic emissions from coal activities on Navajo Nation.

Hosts field tours and uses specialized equipment to document and record emissions from oil wells, taking air samples that reveal health risks from pollution.

Hosts field tours and collaborates with organizations like Earthworks to document and record emissions from oil wells using specialized cameras, and conducts air sampling to identify health risks from pollution.

Hosts field tours, documents emissions from oil wells using FLIR cameras, takes air samples to reveal health risks, and files complaints with regulatory agencies regarding pollutant levels in the Dineh Bi-keyah Field (DBK) in Red Valley, AZ.

Launched an initiative with partner collaborators to promote an equitable economy after the closure of the Navajo Generating Station.

Launched an initiative with partner collaborators to promote an equitable economy after the closure of the Navajo Generating Station.

Launched an initiative with partner collaborators to promote an equitable economy after the closure of the Navajo Generating Station.

Implements a project working with native and non-native communities in Utah, Colorado, New Mexico, and Arizona to address radiation exposure.

Implements a project working with native and non-native communities in Utah, Colorado, New Mexico, and Arizona to address issues related to radiation exposure.

Implements a project working with native and non-native communities in Utah, Colorado, New Mexico, and Arizona to address issues related to radiation exposure.

Co-organizes webinars with experts on technologies like Carbon Capture & Sequestration and leads marches, such as the 1980s march on the New Mexico State Capitol, to advocate for policy changes affecting Navajo communities.

Filed a formal protest against proposed oil and gas drilling in Old Dinetah (ancestral Navajo land) in northern New Mexico.

Filed formal protests against proposed oil and gas drilling in ancestral Navajo land in northern New Mexico.

Filed a formal protest in July 2003 against proposed oil and gas drilling in Old Dinetah (ancestral Navajo land) in northern New Mexico.

Works with local and national media to share information about oil and gas operations and hires researchers to document the history of oil fields and helium on Navajo Nation, producing public education materials.

Works with local and national media to share information about oil and gas operations and hires researchers to document the history of the DBK Field and helium on Navajo Nation, producing reports and educational materials.

Works with local and national media to share information about oil and gas operations in Red Valley and hires researchers to document the history of the DBK Field and helium on Navajo Nation, producing reports and educational materials.

Analyzes the application of Just Transition principles to Diné traditional teachings of Hózhǫ́ and K’é, incorporating community voices through surveys and forums.

Analyzes the application of Just Transition principles to Diné traditional teachings of Hózhǫ́ and K’é, incorporating community voices through surveys and forums.

Analyzes the application of Just Transition principles to Diné traditional teachings of Hózhǫ́ and K’é, incorporating community voices through surveys and forums.

Commissioned a report on renewable alternatives, including wind, solar, and energy-efficient technologies, as an alternative to fossil fuel projects.

Implements the Navajo Radiation Victims Project, advocating for expanded compensation under the Radiation Exposure Compensation Act and prevention of uranium mining on Navajo land. Led successful campaign for 2000 reforms and continues ongoing advocacy.

Launched a campaign to increase Navajo voter turnout in Arizona during the 2020 U.S. Presidential election, aiming to educate and mobilize 60,000 Navajo voters in Apache, Navajo, and Coconino counties through a multi-channel marketing campaign.

Launched a campaign to increase Navajo voter turnout in Arizona during the 2020 U.S. Presidential election, aiming to educate and mobilize 60,000 Navajo voters in Apache, Navajo, and Coconino counties through a multi-channel marketing campaign.

Launched a campaign to increase Navajo voter turnout in Arizona during the 2020 U.S. Presidential election, aiming to educate and mobilize 60,000 Navajo voters in Apache, Navajo, and Coconino counties through various media channels, resulting in a 10.3% increase in voter turnout in Navajo County precincts.

Launched the Diné Votes Matter campaign in 2020 to increase Navajo voter turnout in Arizona through multilingual media outreach, social media campaigns, radio ads, and digital advertising, contributing to a 10.3% increase in Navajo County turnout.

Presents resolutions advocating for community education and input, requesting that regulatory bodies include the full cumulative and ecological impact of resource extraction activities in areas like the Chuskas.

Presents resolutions advocating for community education and input, requesting regulatory agencies to include cumulative and ecological impacts of resource extraction activities in the Chuskas.

Presents resolutions advocating for community education and input, requesting that the BIA and Natural Resource Division include the full cumulative and ecological impact of resource extraction activities in the Chuskas.

Initiated a forest mapping project in 1996 with the goal of reforestation in the Chuska Mountains.

Initiated a forest mapping project in 1996 with the goal of reforestation in the Chuska Mountains.

Initiated a forest mapping project with the goal of reforestation in the Chuska Mountains.

Commissioned a report on renewable alternatives, including wind, solar, and energy-efficient technologies, as an alternative to fossil fuel projects.

Launched the Navajo Equitable Economy Initiative following the closure of the Navajo Generating Station and initiated a forest mapping and reforestation project in the Chuska Mountains starting in 1996.