Trust Responsibilities to Native American Tribes are described by the Indian Trust Doctrine, which was developed by the US Supreme Court. The doctrine articulates the trust responsibility that the Federal Government has in relation to Native Americans. Under the Secretarial Order 3206 (signed by both the Secretary of the Interior and the Secretary of Commerce), American Indian Tribal Rights, Federal-Tribal Trust Responsibilities, it is further recognized the USFWS has trust responsibilities with respect to tribes. Adult salmon returning to the Hatchery are an important component of tribal fisheries activities. The focus of the fishery is the large pool located below the Leavenworth NFH spillway. The character of the river here provides access to construct scaffolds and fishing platforms. The fishery is important to tribal members as one of the few remaining places in Washington State that offers a productive fishing opportunity utilizing traditional methods. |
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