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The Creek Runs Red

The Creek Runs Red

Nov 20, 2007 57m
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Synopsis

The town of Picher, Oklahoma, was once home to the world's richest lead and zinc mining field. After decades of mining, towering piles of mine waste covered 25,000 acres, devastating Quapaw tribal lands and local economies. Acid mine water burned nearby Tar Creek and stained it red. Despite these environmental hazards, many people in Picher desperately wished to stay and revitalize their town.

Title The Creek Runs Red
Companies KERA, ITVS, Native American Public Telecommunications
Countries United States of America
Keywords oklahoma, native american, mining, relocation, water pollution, woman director, environmental disaster