by Dan Bacher The results of the just-released California Department of Fish and Game annual survey of pelagic (open water) species in the California Delta continue to demonstrate an estuary in collapse. The Fall Midwater Trawl Survey, which produces indices of “relative abundance,” has been conducted since 1967. “The collapse of Delta species mirrors the [...]
Archive | December, 2010
Essay Contest
This is a chance for Native Youth to speak up about the issues facing their communities. Given the vast diversity of the Indigenous population, please encourage any and all native students you know to participate. Not only does this provide an opportunity to give widespread insight into the daily lives of native teens everywhere, but [...]
White House Native American Conference Excerpts
President Obama: (part 1) From President Obama Live! Thursday, December 16th, 2010: 8:30AM Eastern! http://www.mytribetv.com/ Excerpt of President Obama hosting the White House Tribal Nations Conference. Click the Read Story link below to view the video.
White House Tribal Nations Conference – Live
President Obama Live! Thursday, December 16th, 2010: 8:30AM Eastern! http://www.mytribetv.com/ President Obama will host the White House Tribal Nations Conference. This conference will provide leaders from the 565 federally recognized tribes the opportunity to interact directly with the President and representatives from the highest levels of his Administration. Each federally recognized tribe has been invited [...]
Agenda – December 13, 2010
David, NGO in Mendocino. Watershed management? Andy – 9:00 for 30 min Dan Bacher Presentation for General Council Meeting progress. Have all guests been notified of change in date? All Bios in? Read Final proposal to David for the San Francisco Earth Day booth Comments to the WCGACH Conference call Contract pursuit for tribal communication [...]
Link to West Coast Governors Agreement on Ocean Health
This link is for the West Coast Governors Agreement on Ocean Health, and contains updates for the West Coast Regional Partnerships Funding Program Proposal. http://www.westcoastoceans.gov/
ITWC, CIHC position letter to Dr. Lubchenco-NOAA
Dr. Lubchenco, NOAA On behalf of Inter-Tribal Water Commission we are comprised of fifty four (54) federally recognized Tribes and Tribal organizations spanning the entire state of California. We protect, promote and advocate Tribal water rights, including access to fishing and gathering waterways. We the Inter-Tribal Water Commission support co-management of local, state and federal [...]
PARKS: Bill seeks to carve tribal park from Calif. redwoods
http://eenews.net/Landletter/2010/12/02/10/ PARKS: Bill seeks to carve tribal park from Calif. redwoods (12/02/2010) Eryn Gable, special to E&E An Indian tribe is seeking federal backing for legislation that would transfer portions of Redwood National Park in Northern California to be run as a tribal park, including some of the most beautiful spots along the rugged coast [...]
McClintock looking to move forward on Auburn Dam Project
The power shift in Congress has positioned U.S. Rep. Tom McClintock to take over as chairman of the House water and power subcommittee. And that will also mean he’ll be positioned to advocate for an Auburn dam. McClintock, R-Roseville, has served as ranking Republican on the subcommittee of the House Natural Resources Committee since being [...]
Special interests threaten salmon fisheries
Jackie Speier Thursday, December 2, 2010 Wake up, Californians! We are on the verge of losing Pacific salmon runs. This loss would be devastating to both our health – salmon are high in nutritional value – and our welfare – salmon support a multibillion-dollar fishing industry. Three years ago, this industry boasted 1,200 commercial boats, [...]
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