These documents provide more information about EPA's work related to cleaning up cleaning up abandoned uranium mines on the Navajo Nation.
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August 2016 Newsletter: Cleaning Up Abandoned Uranium Mines (PDF)(4 pp, 720 K,
August 2016)
The Tribal Lands Cleanup ‘Update’ newsletter features stories and other useful information about progress on evaluation and cleanup of abandoned uranium mines.
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Abandoned Uranium Mines Workforce Development (PDF)(2 pp, 876 K,
June 2016)
This factsheet provides information about how cleaning up abandoned uranium mines on the Navajo Nation creates safe jobs for Navajo workers and provides opportunities for Navajo businesses.
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Gamma Goat in... The Dangers of Uranium! (PDF)(21 pp, 1 MB,
February 2008)
Educational booklet for children about the dangers of uranium contamination and abandoned mines. By learning the safety tips given by Rad Rabbit and Gamma Goat, children will know what to do if they come upon an old abandoned uranium mine
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Sign Example: "Water From This Well is Not Safe to Drink" (PDF)(1 pg, 836 K,
June 2015)
A sign to place on wells that have exceeded human drinking water standards for uranium & other contaminants.
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Sign Example: "Danger - Keep Out" (PDF)(1 pg, 236 K,
December 2013)
Navajo and English language sign warning to keep out of dangerous contaminated mine areas.
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USEPA Support for Navajo Nation (PDF)(1 pg, 826 K,
April 2016)
This factsheet describes the financial and technical support USEPA has provided to the Navajo Nation.