Projects

Investigations Upstream of Chief Joseph and Grand Coulee Dams

In May 2019, the UCUT completed Phase 1 of our phased approach to Fish Passage and Reintroduction into the U.S. and Canadian Upper Columbia Basin.

The Phase I Report confirms the reintroduction of salmon to the U.S. portion of the upper Columbia River upstream of Chief Joseph Dam is likely to achieve identified tribal goals given the following:

  • Current dam operations
  • Existing riverine and reservoir habitat conditions
  • Donor stock availability and risks to resident fish species
  • The likely effectiveness of state-of-the-art juvenile and adult passage technologies that could be built at both Chief Joseph Dam and Grand Coulee Dam.

Results from the investigations have shown that reintroduction is viable for the species evaluated.

Additional Resources

Phase I Video

Fish Passage and Reintroduction Phase 1 Report

In May 2019, the UCUT completed Phase 1 of our phased approach to Fish Passage and Reintroduction into the U.S. and Canadian Upper Columbia Basin.

Additional Resources

Supporting Documents. Following are technical analyses that have directly contributed to the Phase 1 Report (listed in alphabetical order).

 

Related Analyses: The following informative works were not incorporated into the Phase 1 Report (listed in alphabetical order).

 

 


Cover Letter and Resolutions: The following documents include UCUT’s cover letter, as well as resolutions from all the UCUT.

 


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Kalispel Tribe of Indians – Northern Pike Suppression

United by Water

The Value of Natural Capital in the Columbia River Basin

Answering the Call: UCUT Canoes Arrive at Standing Rock

Climate Change Workshop

Protecting Lake Coeur d’Alene

Coeur d’Alene Tribe Forest Carnivore Survey

UCUT Video Gallery

Canoe Journey and Gathering at Kettle Falls

Fish Reintroduction into the U.S. And Canadian Upper Columbia River

Upper Columbia River Basin Fish Passage and Reintroduction Project – Phase 1

Treaty Talks: A Journey up the Columbia River for People and Salmon

Columbia River Listed among Most Endangered Rivers of 2015

20 Year Report

United for the Benefit of All

Grand Coulee and the Forgotten Tribe

UCUT and Bonneville Power Administration Partnership

Tribal Salmon Management, Harvesting and Sharing

Forests and Fish Report

Drumheller Springs Natural Park

Pow Wow and Community Outreach