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Why are Native American reservations such dumps?
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Native American reservations are often considered "dumps" because they have some of the highest rates of poverty and environmental degradation in the nation. Many reservations lack basic infrastructure and government services such as clean water, reliable electricity, and adequate health care. As a result, they struggle with economic development, lack of economic opportunity, and a lack of access to environmental protection. Additionally, past federal policies have left tribes with small land bases and severely diminished tribal sovereignty, leaving many tribes limited resources to address environmental and social issues. This has contributed to the ongoing environmental degradation and lack of access to resources that is seen in many Native American reservations.