Biden deal with tribes promises $200M for Columbia River salmon reintroduction
- The Biden administration has agreed to provide over $200 million to fully fund Native tribes' efforts to reintroduce salmon in the Upper Columbia River Basin. This move aims to support the tribes' plans for salmon restoration.
- The funding from the administration will help Native tribes in their efforts to reintroduce salmon into the Upper Columbia River Basin. This is crucial for the tribes' cultural practices and the overall ecosystem. It represents a significant step towards restoring a vital part of the environment.
- The agreement between the Biden administration and Native tribes demonstrates a commitment to environmental preservation and the rights of Indigenous communities. By providing the necessary funding, the administration acknowledges the importance of salmon restoration for Native tribes and the ecological balance of the Upper Columbia River Basin.
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Biden deal with tribes promises $200M for Columbia River salmon reintroduction
The Biden administration has pledged over $200 million toward reintroducing salmon in the Upper Columbia River Basin in an agreement with tribes that includes a stay on litigation for 20 years. The Confederated Tribes of the Colville Reservation, the Coeur d’Alene Tribe and Spokane Tribe of Indians signed the deal with federal officials on Thursday, The Seattle Times reported. The funds from the Bonneville Power Administration will be paid over …
Biden deal with tribes promises $200M for Columbia River salmon reintroduction
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — The Biden administration has pledged over $200 million toward reintroducing salmon in the Upper Columbia River Basin in an agreement with tribes that includes a stay on litigation for 20 years. The Confederated Tribes of the Colville Reservation, the Coeur d’Alene Tribe and Spokane Tribe of Indians signed the deal with federal officials on Thursday, The Seattle Times reported. The funds from the Bonneville Power Administrat…
Biden Administration Commits $200 Million to Help Reintroduce Salmon in Columbia River
Dams had blocked salmon’s passage, driving them toward extinction and violating tribal fishing rights. The money will fully fund Native tribes’ plans to bring fish back to the region.
Biden deal with tribes promises $200M for Columbia River salmon reintroduction
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — The Biden administration has pledged over $200 million toward reintroducing salmon in the Upper Columbia River Basin in an agreement with tribes that includes a stay on litigation for 20 years.
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