Northern Arapaho Tribe seeks participation in fracking studies

Friday, June 21, 2013  

The Northern Arapaho Tribe of Wyoming is seeking more inclusion in hydraulic fracturing studies.

The tribe participated in a test of water wells near the Wind River Reservation last year. But there hasn't been much consultation from the Environmental Protection Agency, a tribal leader said.

"They have a legal duty to consult with the tribe and that didn't happen as part of their dialogue with the governor," Ronald Oldman, the co-chairman of the tribal council, told The Casper Star-Tribune.

An EPA test showed the presence of carcinogens in the groundwater near the reservation. The results of that study, however, won't be finalized because the state of Wyoming will be taking the lead on the issue, the Star-Tribune reported.

Get the Story:
EPA won't finalize Wyoming fracking-pollution study (The Casper Star-Tribune 6/21)
EPA backs off Pavillion groundwater study; Wyoming will finish investigation (The Casper Star-Tribune 6/21)

House committee approves Native American Energy Act (06/13)
DOI extends comment period on rule for hydraulic fracturing (06/06)
DOI defends inclusion of Indian lands in fracking regulation (05/24)
DOI releases update to fracking regulation on Indian lands (05/16)
Testing shows presence of carcinogen in water in fracking zone (09/27)
Wyoming tribes participate in testing of water in fracking zone (9/26)