Lower Elwha Tribal Fisheries

The Tulalip Tribes was organized under the Indian Reorganization Act of 1934. Tulalips' Constitution and Bylaws were approved January 24, 1936 and a Charter ratified October 3, 1936. The governing body is the seven member Tulalip board of directors. As of April 19, 2004 the Tribe had 3,611 members live and active on the reservation. The Tribe provides many services to its members including preschool, higher education assistance, health and dental clinics, a pharmacy, a state-licensed chemical dependency recovery program, senior retirement home and cultural activities. The Tulalip Tribes provides over-sight to the Tulalip Housing Authority, which provides nearly 300 housing units for Tribal members, and to the Tulalip Utilities District, the primary provider of water/sewer services. Of the 1,200 employees working for Tulalip Tribes over two-thirds are working in the Tribe's business enterprises: Casino/Bingo, land leasing, cablevision company, marine moorage, liquor store and the Quil Ceda Village Business Park.

The Quinault National Fish Hatchery, located in Humptulips, WA, is a vital component of the National Fish Hatchery System, working in collaboration with the Quinault Indian Nation to restore and enhance salmon and steelhead fish populations in the region. Annually releasing approximately three million young chum salmon, coho salmon, and winter steelhead, the hatchery plays a crucial role in improving recreational fishing and preserving aquatic species for future generations. With a primary mission to fulfill United States treaty obligations, the Quinault National Fish Hatchery is dedicated to conserving, restoring, and enhancing fish and aquatic resources in America. Through the dedicated efforts of hatchery staff, evaluation teams, and fish health veterinarians, the facility engages in the comprehensive process of spawning adults, incubating eggs, rearing fry, and releasing millions of fish each year to support local sport and commercial fisheries.Generated from the website

The Lower Elwha Klallam Tribe is a federally recognized Indian Nation located in the Lower Elwha River Valley near Port Angeles, Washington. With a mission to promote social well-being and economic independence while preserving cultural heritage, the Tribe administers various programs and departments to support its members. Generated from the website