The North Fork Rancheria of Mono Indians has received a $59,000 grant from the Environmental Protection Agency to study the dangers of lead-based paint.
The tribe will determine whether children on the reservation are being exposed to lead paint.
Lead can lead to brain damage and physical and mental problems.
October 22-28 is National Lead Poisoning Prevention Week.
Get the Story:
Central Valley tribe gets EPA grant
(The Central Valley Business Times 10/25)
Relevant Links:
North Fork Rancheria of Mono Indians - http://www.northforkrancheria.com
National Lead Poisoning Prevention Week - http://www.epa.gov/lead/pubs/lppw2006.htm
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North Fork Rancheria to study lead paint dangers
Wednesday, October 25, 2006
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