Since time immemorial, the Coeur d’Alene Tribe lived on the water, but they were forced onto a reservation. As mining took off in Silver Valley, land was taken from their reservation and the tribe was forcefully removed from the shores of the waters. The tribe became aware of pollutants in the water and ecosystem as a result of the mining. Watch how the tribe fought for their right to Coeur d’Alene Lake and to clean up the waters.
Protecting Lake Coeur d’Alene
Fish
Wildlife
Environment
Habitat
Culture
Education & Outreach
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