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Lori Goodman
Lori Goodman is a Native American environmentalist from Dilkon, Arizona. Goodman was one the founding members of Diné CARE (Diné Citizens Against Ruining Our Environment) that was founded in 1989 and is currently retired as an executive director. Environmental Activism Lori Goodman first started her career on the Navajo Nation in efforts against the a proposal from Waste-Tech Services, that called for a $40 million recycling plant on the Navajo reservation near the Dilkon, Arizona, Dilkon community. It promised the community "$200,000 a year, with an additional $600,000 a year to be paid...in rent and lease funds." However, it was later found out that the "recycling plant" was instead planned to be a toxic waste incinerator. In 1989, Goodman was a stay-at-home mom when she received a phone call form her sister learning of the proposal. Later her family friends became involved, including her brother Al. CARE was what Diné CARE was first called before becoming officially Diné C ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Dilkon Chapter Administration Building, February 2019
Dilkon () is a census-designated place (CDP) in Navajo County, Arizona, Navajo County, Arizona, United States. The population was 1,184 at the 2010 United States Census, 2010 census. The name of the town is said to be derived from the Navajo phrase "Smooth black rock" or "Bare surface.” Government Dilkon Chapter is one of 110 certified chapters of the Navajo Nation local. As of December 21, 2010, the chapter has achieved Local Governance Certification. Council delegates: Jerry Freddie (four terms), Elmer Begay (2 terms) Chapter president: Lorenzo lee Sr. Chapter vice president: Chapter secretary: Chapter treasure: Past Council delegates: Manual Shirley 1978–1990 Alfred Joe 1990–1994 Elmer Clark 1990–1994 Geography Dilkon is located at (35.3606096, -110.3155400). It is located on the Colorado Plateau and within the area of the Hopi Buttes volcanic field. According to the United States Census Bureau, the CDP has a total area of , all land. Demographics As of th ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
