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Upper Columbia United Tribes urges regional action to reduce toxics and restore salmon
Summary
A representative of the Upper Columbia United Tribes told the Spokane City Council the tribes seek to reduce toxic pollution in the Upper Columbia watershed and restore salmon above major dams, noting a recently awarded $5 million federal grant for tribal and community projects.
Dr. Michelle, executive director of the Upper Columbia United Tribes, told the Spokane City Council on Monday that tribal leaders are seeking coordinated regional action to reduce toxic pollution in the Upper Columbia watershed and to re-establish salmon runs above major dams.
The presentation summarized UCUT’s mission and recent grant awards and urged the council to consider a study session to discuss regional coordination. “Columbia River Toxics Reduction Lead NDE project will award over $5,000,000 to UCUT member tribes and the community stakeholders to reduce toxics in our region,” Dr. Michelle said.
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