by Jeremy FiveCrows | Sep 24, 2013 | The Dipnetter
On September 23, 2013, the Oregon Health Authority and Washington State Department of Health have issued two fish consumption advisories for RESIDENT FISH in the Columbia River due to high to moderate levels of mercury and PCBs (polychlorinated biphenyls). This...
by Jeremy FiveCrows | Sep 23, 2013 | The Dipnetter
This year has been a record-breaking run for the fall chinook salmon. The run has broken both the single day and total run records. The first record broken was for the single day fall chinook passage at Bonneville Dam. On September 9, 63,870 chinook passed. This broke...
by Jeremy FiveCrows | Sep 16, 2013 | ED's Message, The Dipnetter
In July, CRITFC passed a resolution opposing the development of coal transport facilities along the Columbia River. Last month, CRITFC passed a resolution opposing the development of Canadian tar sands oil development and the “megaloads” of equipment they require....
by Jeremy FiveCrows | Sep 16, 2013 | The Dipnetter
The CRITFC family lost two loved ones on July 26, 2013: Debbie Hansen and Elmer Crow. Debbie Hansen passed away at the age of 50 after a brief battle with cancer. An administrative assistant for CRITFC’s Policy Development and Legal Support Department, Debbie had been...
by Jeremy FiveCrows | Sep 16, 2013 | River Scenes, The Dipnetter
Twice a year, the CRITFC commission meeting is held on one of the member tribes’ reservations. The August meeting was hosted by the Nez Perce Tribe. Part of this on-site meeting was a tour for CRITFC and the visiting Columbia Gorge Commission to see some of the Nez...
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