Nora McDowell is a member of the Fort Mojave Tribe in Mojave Valley, Arizona and was the chairperson of the tribe for more than 25 years. She's a part of the leadership team for the Water and Tribes Initiative and is passionate about protecting all natural and cultural resources along the Colorado River.
We talked about the history of her community, their advocacy for the preservation of the environment, and their deep connection to the land and the water that sustains it.