A member of the Navajo Nation is leading the fight against the tribe's proposed power plant near Shiprock, New Mexico.

Elouise Brown lives within 20 miles of two coal-fired power plants. When she heard her tribe was getting into the game with the Desert Rock Energy Project she jumped into action.

“Another plant will not be built here," Brown told Indian Country Today.

Brown started Dooda (No) Desert Rock to oppose the $3 billion project that tribal leaders say will generate jobs and revenue. She encountered resistance among some Navajos but began lobbying state officials, who eventually came out against the plant and helped defeat an air permit for it.

The tribe and its partner, Sithe Global Power, say they remain committed to the project.

Get the Story:
Navajo activist declares power plant project ‘dead’ (Indian Country Today 4/9)

Environmental Appeals Board Decision:
Desert Rock Energy Company, LLC (September 24, 2009)

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