Clean Water Act | Northwest Treaty Tribes

EPA disregards human health by rolling back water protection

Apr 17, 2020 | Lead Story, News

Statement from NWIFC Chair Lorraine Loomis on EPA Water Quality Standards Rollback Even as the...

PBS: Salmon Streams’ Struggle Continues 40 Years After Clean Water Act

Jun 5, 2009 | News

PBS recently featured a report on tribal efforts to restore salmon. The report was based on work done during the filming of “Poisoned Waters.” From the Jim Leher News Hour: JIM LEHRER: Next tonight, America’s...

Cooperation Shows the Way

Apr 1, 2009 | Being Frank

For years, Skagit County has been a battleground between fishermen and farmers. After a recent court victory the Swinomish Tribe is finding a way for the once warring sides to come together for the good of salmon habitat. A few...

Swinomish Tribe Wins Historic Case Against Dike District

Sep 10, 2008 | News

A Federal District court judge in Seattle has ruled in favor of the Swinomish Indian Tribal Community in a case involving a diking and drainage district’s failure to comply with the Clean Water Act and Endangered Species Act when replacing tidegates in its jurisdiction.

Bellingham Herald: Lummis hold hearing on new water rules

May 21, 2007 | News

The Bellingham Herald: Lummi Nation has scheduled a public hearing Wednesday on the tribe’s new water quality standards. Last March, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency formally recognized the tribe’s authority to regulate...

Being Frank: Wisdom, Foresight, Courage And The Three “G’s”

Apr 12, 2006 | Being Frank

OLYMPIA (April 11, 2006) — It’s a simple fact of Nature. Salmon need clean, cool water. But meeting the water needs of salmon in today’s world is no easy task. It takes wisdom, foresight and courage. It also...

To Save Threatened Chinook, Swinomish Tribe Prepared To Sue

Sep 11, 2003 | News

Tribe files 60-day notice of intent, but still hopes negotiations can ward off a suit LACONNER (September 11, 2003) — Seeking to protect Skagit chinook salmon, the Swinomish Tribe today notified a Skagit County Diking...