Great Lakes pollution threatens Ojibwe treaty rights to fish
Mar 01, 2023 10:06AM ● By Content Editor
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By Bennet Goldstein of Wisconsin Watch via The Journal Times - February 26, 2023
A new draft rule would require states to account for treaty rights, such as fishing and wild rice gathering, when adopting water quality standards under the Clean Water Act. That law forces states, territories and some tribal governments to improve the quality of water bodies within their borders when they cannot safely be utilized for designated purposes, such as drinking or recreation.
To read the full story, visit The Journal Times here.
By Bennet Goldstein of Wisconsin Watch via The Journal Times - February 26, 2023
A new draft rule would require states to account for treaty rights, such as fishing and wild rice gathering, when adopting water quality standards under the Clean Water Act. That law forces states, territories and some tribal governments to improve the quality of water bodies within their borders when they cannot safely be utilized for designated purposes, such as drinking or recreation.
To read the full story, visit The Journal Times here.
