Critical salmon habitat and 125 acres of land handed over to indigenous CA tribe after Gold Rush era loss

A massive part of the coastal Redwood land in Northern California is now back in the hands of a Native American Tribe, protecting a critical salmon habitat and giving the public an unprecedented experience.Save the Redwoods League nonprofit group announced on Tuesday 125 acres near the Redwood National and State Parks (RNSP) — in the heart of the Yurok Tribe’s ancestral territory — was conveyed back to the tribe on June 30.Officials called it a “transformational agreement that prioritizes tribal land-management practices, creates a new public space and permanently protects critical salmon habitat.” The new tribally owned and operated recreational area on Prairie Creek is called the O Rew Redwoods Gateway.It is located off the US Highway 101 at the base of Bald Hills Road in Orick. “During the mid-1800s, there was an attempt to forcibly remove Yurok people from their homeland, to expedite exploitation of the region’s natural resources, such as salmon and old-growth coast redwood trees, many of which were milled at the ‘O Rew property,” the release read.

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By clicking above you agree to the Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.Never miss a story During this time, the Tribe lost more than 90 percent of its land, however now it’s once again a “place where Yurok people can reconnect with the land and feel at home for the first time in generations.”“This project represents a truly just approach to the restoration of culturally important landscapes and tribal communities,” Joseph L.

James, the Chairman of the Yurok Tribe, said.California Post News: Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, X, YouTube, WhatsApp, LinkedInCalifornia Post Sports Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, YouTube, XCalifornia Post Opinion California Post Newsletters: Sign up here!California Post App: Download here!Home delivery: ...