Pacific Rivers

"Tribal members have engaged in fishing, hunting, gathering and pasturing in this region since time immemorial, and this area continues to play a major role in our culture and economy. For example, the Joseph Creek drainage is of particular religious and cultural significance because it contains archaeological sites, important hunting, fishing and gathering grounds, traditional cultural properties and ceremonial centers."

Don't miss Chairman Penney's great letter to the editor in the East Oregonian highlighting the opportunity and importance of Wild and Scenic River protections for Eastern Oregon watersheds and headwater streams.

Nez Perce Tribe
Senator Ron Wyden
Senator Jeff Merkley

Letter: Nez Perce Tribe supports River Democracy Act The Nez Perce connection to Northeast Oregon is strong, deep and timeless. The beauty and boundless resources of this part of the tribe’s aboriginal homeland are just a few of

Will Klamath salmon outlast the dam removal process? Their future comes down to a race between paperwork and a fish disease.