Shasta Dam Raise Threatens Sacred Sites
Key Questions
Which tribes oppose the Shasta Dam raise proposal and why?
The Redding Rancheria and Winnemem Wintu oppose the proposal because it threatens sacred sites, including burials and ceremony areas, and impacts salmon populations. Promised funding for McCloud River salmon restoration has also been cut.
What environmental impacts are associated with the Shasta Dam raise?
The raise would harm salmon runs by affecting the McCloud River. Restoration funding for the river was cut despite prior commitments.
How does the superfund ruling strengthen tribal opposition?
A new superfund precedent allows compensation for tribal cultural losses from pollution or projects. This bolsters legal opposition to the Shasta Dam raise near Trinity County.
Redding Rancheria and Winnemem Wintu oppose proposal impacting burials, ceremonies, salmon. McCloud River salmon restoration funding cut despite promises. Superfund precedent enables tribal compensation for cultural losses, strengthening legal opposition near Trinity Co.