Tribes in Columbia River Basin work to protect lamprey populations
April 22, 2025
Tribes in the Columbia River Basin are actively working to preserve Pacific Lamprey, a vital traditional food source. Climate change and dams have severely impacted lamprey populations, but conservation efforts, including translocation and improving dam passage, are showing positive results. Kanim Moses-Conner, Lamprey Technician for the Confederated Tribes of the Umatilla Indian Reservation, has been a vocal advocate for the species for over 16 years. He emphasizes the need for community education to support these efforts.
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