Overview

• The report is the first federal acknowledgment of the cultural, spiritual, and economic damage caused by dams.
• Indigenous tribes have faced significant disruption due to village flooding and salmon population declines.
• Despite mitigation efforts, salmon stocks remain threatened or endangered, with some runs extinct.
• A new task force will oversee efforts to restore native fish populations and expand clean energy production.
• Tribal leaders emphasize the need for immediate action to address ongoing environmental and cultural impacts.