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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...
In Memoriam: Terry Courtney, Jr.

In Memoriam: Terry Courtney, Jr.

Warm Springs tribal elder Terry Courtney Jr. passed away on June 15. Mr. Courtney served on the Warm Springs Fish & Wildlife Commission, representing his tribe at CRITFC for over five years. His work in service to the tribes ranged from representing tribal issues...

Terry Courtney, Jr. Memorial

Warm Springs tribal elder Terry Courtney, Jr. demonstrating how to tie a net at the Celilo Falls Inundation 50th Anniversary Commemoration. Warm Springs tribal elder Terry Courtney Jr. passed away on June 15. Mr. Courtney served on the Warm Springs Fish & Wildlife...

Fluoride and Salmon

CRITFC Executive Director Paul Lumley Statement on Portland’s Fluoridation Proposal The information circulating around Portland’s proposal to fluoridate Portland’s water supply can be overwhelming. Both proponents and opponents are extremely passionate about their...

Welcoming back the “Little Salmon”

Since ancient time, the Nez Perce witnessed the return of Chinook, sockeye, coho, and steelhead to their waters. During the twentieth century, though, those numbers dwindled. The coho were hit hardest, driven to extinction in the Snake River Basin. Thanks to Nez Perce...