As recently as 2014, a 17-year-old boy from Grassy Narrows died from causes believed to be related to the mercury. The system of waterways is hallowed by the people of Grassy Narrows, and the commercial fishery provided near-full employment. The people of the Grassy Narrows First Nation knew something was wrong when the turkey vultures overhead started to fly as if they were drunk. Grassy Narrows provides a simple test of sincerity. Despite contradictory recommendations, the government decided at the time that allowing the river system to recover naturally would, on balance, be more effective than any remediation efforts.

Source: thestar June 03, 2016 21:02 UTC