The fish in the Columbia River and its tributaries are of paramount importance to our people, our diet, and our health.
Through our treaty-reserved rights, we advocate for the resources that cannot speak for themselves, and we provide outreach and education activities that empower others to do the same.
Our biologists and technicians are out in the field every day, actively restoring the river in accordance with our traditions and rigorous science.
Project Gallery
Featured Video
Project Spotlight
Washington state now requires all K-12 schools to teach a new curriculum called Since Time Immemorial: Tribal Sovereignty in Washington State. The Yakama Nation has been an active participant in the development of the curriculum, which educators will use as they teach...
Project Spotlight
Our Projects
Harvest News
Wed, 02/20/2019
The Fish & Wildlife Committee extends the winter gillnet fishery in
The John Day Pool to 6pm Wednesday Feb 27, 2019.
All other winter gillnet season regulations remain unchanged.
See attached
Wed, 02/13/2019
The winter gillnet fishery in The Dalles and John Day Pools has been extended
to 6pm Tuesday February 19, 2019. Committee Action attached
Latest News
Fri, 01/18/2019
In The News
Thu, 11/29/2018
Announcement
The sturgeon setline fishery in Priest Rapids and Wanapum Pools has been extended to close
5pm Dec 22, 2018. See Committee Action attached.