In a groundbreaking move, Save the Redwoods League, the Yurok Tribe, National Park Service, and California State Parks have joined hands in a momentous memorandum of understanding.
This marks the first step towards transferring ‘O Rew, a vital 125-acre site, back to its original guardians, the Yurok Tribe.
The agreement outlines a shared vision for long-term co-management, establishing a pioneering model where federal and state bodies collaborate with tribal ownership.
CalTrout, a key player in the Prairie Creek Floodplain Restoration project, applauds this significant development.
Heralding it as a stride toward conservation rooted in historical stewardship and Indigenous sovereignty. The agreement paves the way for…