Stars Align for Salmon Restoration on the Upper Columbia River

Tribes in the Columbia Plateau historically gathered at Spokane Falls for salmon harvests overseen by a Salmon Chief. However, with the arrival of settlers, industry, and dams, salmon populations declined. Recent agreements, including $200 million funding over 20 years from the Biden administration, aim to reintroduce salmon to the Upper Columbia region. The restoration efforts hold cultural significance for tribes like the Spokane Tribe and could benefit ecosystems and economies in the Pacific Northwest. Despite past challenges and ongoing legal battles over environmental regulations, there is hope that collaborative efforts will lead to successful salmon restoration in the region.

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