We must take care of our land. Do not litter, do not treat it with disrespect. It gives us our sustenance and gives us life. We do not want to end up like big metropolitan cities with severe air and land pollution. We can still see the stars without pollution blocking our view. We can still walk for miles and enjoy a clean environment. But this will change if we do not take care of our land.

Already we have problems with abandoned mines, wasteland, landfills, and air pollution from irresponsible energy companies. Lets start from an individual basis and the community to take care of our environment. It is important to us! "How we protect the land, air, soil, and water and prevent it from destruction depends primarily on our cultural values and the respect that our grandmother has taught us as young children."

Tips for caring for the Earth:

• Recycle aluminum cans, newspaper, glass bottles, paper, etc.
• Use Cloth Bags as grocery bags
• Turn lights not in use OFF
• Minimize water use by taking shorter showers
• Don't leave the shower or faucet running
• Minimize Airconditioning Use-Open the Windows
• Use Energy efficient light bulbs
• Don't be wasteful-Try to use plastic bags, paper bags more than once
• Don't litter or throw trash in streams or on land
• Properly Dispose or Recycle used motor oil
• Plant trees around your home and in your community
• PROTECT indigenous plants-Don't drive vehicles off designated roads
• Use Rainwater to water trees, gardens, and fields
• Don't throw animal carcasses in natural waterbodies
• Navajo Nation EPA