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In memoriam: Fidelia Andy

In memoriam: Fidelia Andy

Fidelia Andy signing the ceremonial buckskin commemorating the signing of the Columbia Basin Fish Accords The Columbia River Inter-Tribal Fish Commission mourns the passing of our elder and former Chair Fidelia Andy, who represented the Yakama Nation at the CRITFC...
Win/Spr 2022 Col Basin Water Forecast

Win/Spr 2022 Col Basin Water Forecast

The new water year (started on Oct. 1) has seen highly variable rain and mountain snowfall catches. The seasonal rain/snow accumulation graphic (below) suggests higher than normal totals in the north Oregon and Washington Cascades, northeast Oregon, southern Idaho,...
In memoriam: Elizabeth Furse

In memoriam: Elizabeth Furse

Elizabeth at CRITFC’s 2006 Wy-Kan-Ush-Pum Gala where she announced and gave out that year’s Spirit of the Salmon awards. — The Columbia River Inter-Tribal Fish Commission mourns the loss of Elizabeth Furse. Her advocacy for Native people was tireless....
In Memoriam: Johnny Jackson

In Memoriam: Johnny Jackson

The Columbia River Inter-Tribal Fish Commission mourns the loss of our elder and Commissioner atway Johnny Jackson after his recent hospitalization due to COVID-19. Jackson was Chief of the Cascade Band of the Yakama and represented the Yakama Nation at CRITFC with...
In Memoriam: Bobby Begay

In Memoriam: Bobby Begay

It is with heavy hearts we share that CRITFC has lost one of our own. Bobby Begay—Celilo Village leader, Yakama tribal member, and the CRITFC lead fish technician—passed away last night from COVID-19 complications. Bobby was dedicated to his family, the Celilo...