US Report Details Dam-Induced Harm to Northwest Tribes

Federal acknowledgment highlights century-long impacts on Indigenous communities and salmon populations in the Columbia River Basin.

The report is the first federal acknowledgment of the cultural, spiritual, and economic damage caused by dams.
Indigenous tribes have faced significant disruption due to village flooding and salmon population declines.
Despite mitigation efforts, salmon stocks remain threatened or endangered, with some runs extinct.
A new task force will oversee efforts to restore native fish populations and expand clean energy production.
Tribal leaders emphasize the need for immediate action to address ongoing environmental and cultural impacts.