I
INTRODUCTION
The
after
an
Enewetak
absence
people
of
33
returned
years.
to
Prior
Enewetak
in May of
to
their
return,
the
people
of
1980
an
extensive radiological and debris cleanup program was completed.
One hundred sixteen (116) new homes were constructed on 3 islands
and 10 islands were planted with coconuts.
Initially, breadfruit
and pandanus were planted on 4 islands.
Subsequently, various
other foods
During
lived
have been planted.
their
absence
on Ujelang, an atoll
from Enewetak
125 miles
Enewetak
southwest of Enewetak.
Now
that Enewetak is habitable the dri-Enewetak actively live on both
atolls.
There are several major areas of DOI involvement in the
resettlement of Enewetak Atoll. - These programs interrelate and
have the common goal of providing food and transportation for all
of the people of Enewetak.
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These areas are described below.