Minnesota Public Radio: Line 3: White Earth argues DNR water permit violates wild rice rights

It's believed to be the first case brought in a United States tribal court on behalf of the rights of nature, a recent movement gaining momentum around the globe. It seeks to establish legal rights for nature and ecosystems, rather than treating them as property.

Frank Bibeau and Thomas Linzey are interviewed on the first rights of nature case to be filed in tribal court. Check out our press release and read Minnesota Public Radio’s story here.