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A Day In The Life of the EPA Administrator
April 16-17, 2015: A Visit to the Pacific Northwest
Earlier this month, Administrator McCarthy visited the Lummi and Swinomish Reservations in the Pacific Northwest. Both tribes are coastal and closely connected with the Salish Sea. They face some big challenges as they’re working to protect clean water and the animals and plants that are important to their livelihoods and culture. Both tribes are finding innovative ways to preserve their local environment and create economic opportunities. During her visit, which was a part of the Obama Administration’s Generation Indigenous Initiative, the Administrator visited a shellfish hatchery, saw environmental projects at a tribal college, spoke with and learned from Native youth, and got to know some of their cultural traditions.