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.