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Igniting Cultural Sovereignty: The Need for Tribal Collaboration While Conducting Prescribed Burns Throughout Washington State

Controlled burns in Washington State are being conducted without tribal collaboration – a concerning decision due to the practice’s roots in Indigenous science.

Environmentally Smart or Socio-ecologically Misguided? The Controversial Nature of Hydroelectric Infrastructure on the Snake River

Since their construction, the Snake River Dams have sparked controversy. As the need for renewable energy infrastructure grows, however, scientists, politicians, and civilians continue to debate over the sustainability and ethicality of these dams and their impacts on Indigenous sovereignty.