Strong Evidence Suggests the Birds May Be Incubating an Egg in an Old-Growth Redwood Tree A free-flying pair of condors in the Pacific Northwest recently established the region’s first nest in more than a century. Based on a series of behavioral changes and an analysis of flight data, the Northern California Condor Restoration Program determined that condors A0 (Ney-gem' 'Ne-chween-kah) and A1 (Hlow Hoo-let) may have started tending to a newly laid egg in early February, alth

Mr. McGuire is Uniquely Suited to Represent the Northern California Region The Yurok Tribal Council is pleased to announce the endorsement of Mike McGuire for his run to serve as the US Representative for California’s 1st Congressional District. “Mr. McGuire has spent a significant amount of time in Yurok Country. Over the years, we’ve learned that he is a truly down-to-earth person with unquestionable integrity and a no-nonsense attitude. He also possesses an extraordinary l

Klamath River Sees Major Decrease in Toxic Algae, Heavy Metals & Nutrients Water quality in the lower Klamath River has significantly improved since the removal of four upper Klamath dams, according to preliminary results collected by the Yurok Tribe Environmental Department. Reductions in the concentration of heavy metals, algae-derived toxins, nutrients, and suspended sediments have all been measured in the two years since reservoir drawdown. Before dam removal, algae that

Annual Summit Takes Place February 3-4 at Hard Rock Hotel and Casino Sacramento The 4th Annual Missing and Murdered Indigenous People (MMIP) Tribal Policy Summit is happening on February 3rd and 4th at the Hard Rock Hotel and Casino Sacramento in Wheatland, CA. “California tribes are standing together to say, ‘No More’,” said Joseph L. James, the Chairman of the Yurok Tribe in far Northern California. “Through intertribal cooperation and collaboration with state partners, we

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Agreement Supports Restoration of Eel River’s Imperiled Salmon and Steelhead Runs In an historic milestone, two sovereign Indian tribes have joined together to reverse decades of fisheries decline on the Eel River, the second longest river in California. On October 28, 2025, the Round Valley Indian Tribes and the Yurok Tribe met at the Wildlands Conservancy's Eel River Canyon Preserve and signed a Treaty of Friendship that pledges their joint efforts to restore the Eel River.

Yurok-led Initiative Elevates Educational Experience at Eight Local Schools The Yurok Tribe’s Klamath Promise Neighborhoods (KPN) program recently contributed between $3,000 and $5,000 to 50 student clubs and sports teams at Del Norte High School. “It is a privilege to play a positive role in the lives of so many Del Norte County students,” said Joseph L. James, the Chairman of the Yurok Tribe. “Through collaboration, we are building a lasting framework to ensure that all stu

Program Aims to Reduce Economic Strain on Tribal Elders Today, the Yurok Tribal Council voted to establish a new program to install solar panels on tribal elders’ homes. The Elder Solar Program will be open to all Tribal elders, regardless of where they live. “This project is near and dear to my heart. We started this program to help ease the financial burden on our beloved elders,” said Joseph L. James, who worked on the program’s development for a full year. “By investing i

CRESCENT CITY, Calif. – Redwood Parks Conservancy, in partnership with the Yurok Tribe, invites the public to a special free screening of Giants Rising , an inspiring new documentary about the redwoods, ahead of its national premiere on PBS on November 1, 2025 . The screening will take place Friday, October 24, from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at Yurok Tribe Headquarters (190 Klamath Blvd, Klamath, CA 95548) . Admission is free, with RSVPs requested but not required. The evening will f

Yurok Citizen Christine (Butler) Williams Brings 25 Years of Relevant Experience to the AG’s Office California Attorney General Rob Bonta...

This Year’s Theme: Celebrating the Spectacular Start of the Klamath River’s Renewal! All are invited to the Yurok Tribe’s 61st Annual...

Yurok Tribe Environmental Department Acquires Treatment as a State Designation The United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)...

Fiber Projects to Transform Connectivity Throughout Reservation and Adjacent Communities Today, the Yurok Telecommunications Corporation...

Western Rivers Conservancy Conveys Final Acreage to Yurok Tribe in a 47,000-Acre Effort Critical to the Salmon, Wildlife and Forests of...

Tribally Run Healthcare Facility Will Serve Rural Northern California The California Behavioral Health Continuum Infrastructure Program...

Pathology Report Identifies Lead Poisoning as Cause of Death In January, Northern California Condor Restoration Program (NCCRP) condor...

A9 is the Second in New Population to Require Treatment for Lead Exposure in Two Years Earlier this week, the Northern California Condor...

Culturally Informed Program Will Improve Community Health in Del Norte County The Yurok Tribe and Del Norte County Superior Court and Del...

Tribe Receives $18 Million to Restore Newly Accessible Salmon Spawning Tributaries Building on the success of the winter planting, the...

Funds Will Help Build a Workforce to Confront Mental Health Crisis Klamath, CA, April 26, 2024 - Kee Cha-E-Nar Corporation announced...