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Water Conservation
Tapping Water Markets in California: Six Policy Reforms
These policy proposals offer a reasonable starting point for tapping water markets to make the most of California’s scarce water resources.
U.S. Should Show Native Americans Proper Respect
Tribes should not develop their natural resources if they don’t want to. But if they do, the federal government should get out of their way.
Native Americans Loved Private Property
Non-Indians will do well to stop promulgating myths as a solution to modern environmental problems. Especially in a multi-cultural society where worldviews vary widely, devolution of authority and responsibility offers the best hope for resource conservation.
It’s Time for the Feds to Get Out of Indian Country
The continuing debate over the proposed Dakota Access Pipeline, which would pass near the Standing Rock Sioux Reservation, highlights the desire of Native Americans to have their voices heard.
The Insatiable Thirst for Access
It is time to return to Montana’s roots by honoring private property rights — and, indeed, by celebrating them.
The New Trail of Tears: How Washington Is Destroying American Indians
The New Trail of Tears is a must read if you care about the plight of poor people, in general, and American Indians, in particular.
Unlocking the Wealth of Indian Nations
The chapters in this new book examine how the wealth of Indian Nations has been held hostage and explain how their wealth can be unlocked through self-determination and sovereignty.
World Oceans Day
This World Oceans Day, join us in creating a culture of environmental entrepreneurship to ensure our oceans are conserved long into the future.
The Native American Coal War
Western tribes are energy rich but income poor. The lesson from past takings and from present battles to deprive tribes of their resource wealth is clear—it is time to reform tribal institutions in this post-colonial era.