White Earth Nation and US Fish & Wildlife Service signed an agreement on Tamarac National Wildlife Refuge, focusing on water control structures for wild rice and enhancing tribal roles in refuge management.

The White Earth Nation and U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service signed a new agreement on Tamarac National Wildlife Refuge, emphasizing the use of water control structures for wild rice and a co-stewardship arrangement to expand tribal roles in refuge management. The agreement facilitates data sharing, dispute resolution, and recognition of White Earth permits for tribal members engaging in activities like ricing, trapping, and gathering wild plants.

June 05, 2024
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