Chesapeake Bay Program Says No to Full Membership for Virginia Tribal Nations—for Now - Inside Climate News

Chesapeake Bay Program Says No to Full Membership for Virginia Tribal Nations—for Now - Inside Climate News

Recognized for their environmental stewardship rooted in ancestral practices, seven tribes in Virginia are seeking full membership in the Chesapeake Bay Program alongside its existing signatory partners.By Aman AzharThe Chesapeake Bay Program declined to grant tribal nations full membership and voting rights in its governing body at a meeting Friday, its principal staff committee instead saying officials could explore advisory roles and potentia…

Chesapeake Bay Program Says No To Full Membership For Virginia Tribal Nations—for Now - Data Intelligence

The Chesapeake Bay Program declined to grant tribal nations full membership and voting rights in its governing body at a meeting Friday, its principal staff committee instead saying officials could explore advisory roles and potential partnerships with tribes. That decision came in response to a formal request by the Indigenous Conservation Council (ICC) on behalf of seven federally recognized tribal nations in Virginia to become signatories to …

Chesapeake Bay Program Says No to Full Membership for Virginia Tribal Nations—for Now

Recognized for their environmental stewardship rooted in ancestral practices, seven tribes in Virginia are seeking full membership in the Chesapeake Bay Program alongside its existing signatory partners. By Aman Azhar The Chesapeake Bay Program declined to grant tribal nations full membership and voting rights in its governing body at a meeting Friday, its principal staff committee instead saying officials could explore advisory roles and potent…