Fishing Rights: Commemorating 50 Years of the Landmark Boldt Decision.
The US Senate commemorates the 50th anniversary of the 1974 Boldt decision, which affirmed the treaty rights of Northwest Indian Tribes to fish. This ruling secured up to 50% of the fish harvest for the Tribes in their traditional areas and established a system of co-managing fisheries with Washington State. The resolution highlights the ongoing importance of these rights for Tribal sovereignty, economy, and culture, especially amid declining salmon populations.
Key points
Indian Tribes are entitled to harvest up to 50% of the fish passing through their usual and accustomed fishing grounds, based on historical treaties.
The decision mandated co-management of fisheries in Washington State, giving Tribes an equal role in resource governance.
State law cannot regulate or restrict Tribal fishing rights established by federal treaties.
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