The Virginia Mercury, an independent, nonprofit online news outlet, focuses on state government and policy. It emphasizes the importance of clean water not simply as a resource, but as the cornerstone of our health, culture, and identity.
For the Chickahominy Indian Tribe, Virginia’s rivers, wetlands, and landscapes are more than just geographical features. They serve as living links to our ancestors and to future generations. These waterways nurture fish and wildlife, uphold our traditions, and remind us of a duty that has persisted for centuries: to steward the lands and waters of Tsenacommacah, our ancestral home.
In communities like Chickahominy Haven, located on the shores of the Chickahominy River at the northern edge of James City County, Virginia, the commitment to protect water from pollution is paramount. Simply measuring pollution is inadequate. The imperative is to prevent or reduce it.
Clean water is integral to the tribe and its way of life, embodying more than practical utility. It is a vital connection to the tribe’s history and future, ensuring the continuation of cultural practices and the health of the environment.
“If we know pollution is occurring, the responsible response should be to stop or reduce it—not simply to keep measuring it.”
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