Eastern Band of The Cherokee Indians

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Hatchery personnel transferring trout from truck to truck with stocking hose
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service has stepped-up to help with post-Helene recovery efforts. The Erwin National Fish Hatchery is transferring adult rainbow and brook trout to the Tribe to replace fish lost by the storm.
Close up of biologist holding small brook trout.
Higher temperatures, killer droughts, biblical rainstorms, and other climatic events pose an existential danger to the rainbow, brown, and brook trout of the southern Appalachians.
shiny silver scales up close
The Cherokee name for the Sicklefin Redhorse—Ugiidatli—draws attention to this fish's unique, feather-like dorsal fin.

Partner Category

We partner with federally recognized Tribes, Alaska Native organizations, Alaska Native corporations and the Native Hawaiian community to manage or influence important habitats for wildlife.

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Partnership Services

Through our partnerships we are able to expand our capabilities through the inclusion of services in areas such as:

  • Grant opportunities
  • Sponsorship of grants
  • Cooperative Agreements

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