Biden Deal With Tribes Promises $200M for Columbia River Salmon Reintroduction

Biden Deal With Tribes Promises $200M for Columbia River Salmon Reintroduction

Source: Associated Press

9/21/2023

Biden Deal With Tribes Promises $200M for Columbia River Salmon Reintroduction

Credit: AP Photo/Nicholas K. Geranios

The Biden administration has pledged over $200 million toward reintroducing salmon in the Upper Columbia River Basin in an agreement with tribes that includes a stay on litigation for 20 years.

The Confederated Tribes of the Colville Reservation, the Coeur d’Alene Tribe and Spokane Tribe of Indians signed the deal with federal officials on Thursday, The Seattle Times reported.

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