Fourth World Water Forum Disappointing to Indigenous Groups

Reclaiming Aboriginal America: The Role of the Indian Peoples in Restoring the ‘Heart of America’

The Rivers Foundation of the Americas announces an evening with both the author of Coyote Warrior: One Man, Three Tribes and the Trial That Forged a Nation, Paul VanDevelder, and the protagonist of this true story, Raymond Cross.

Tribes Call For Action On Sea Lion Predation

Abolish The “Nobel” In Economics?

The widely-touted, so-called Nobel Memorial Prize in Economics isn't a proper Nobel Prize at all. For many years, I, and others have sought to correct this widespread error by reminding people of its actual name: The Bank of Sweden Prize in Economic Science in Memory of Alfred Nobel. The Bank set up this $1 million prize in 1969, as I have held, in order to legitimize the economics profession as a science.

2005: Nature’s Crisis

In the year 2005, there is great reason to feel despair and conviction about the state of Nature and to worry that the ecological wounds that have been inflicted may be irreversible. It is equally important to implement change and strive to improve the way we treat our precious Earth.

Tribes Ask Court for Salmon Migration Protection

A coalition of conservationists, sport and commercial fishers, and businesses finds support from Columbia River treaty tribes for its efforts to protect, ensure the survival of and aid in the recovery of migrating salmon.

Cathedral in the Desert: A Natural Marvel Reappears

After 40 years of submersion, Cathedral in the Desert's beauty can once again be admired and revered. Recent photos illustrate the degree to which water levels in Glen Canyon have dropped in recent years, providing a perfect opportunity to reconsider the Glen Canyon Dam...

Oil’s Toxicity, as Exposed by the Exxon Valdez Spill: A Discussion Near You?

Sound Truth and Corporate Myth$: The Legacy of the Exxon Valdez Oil Spill, a newly released book from Dr. Riki Ott, exposes the long-lasting harm to human and ecosystem health of the 1989 environmental tragedy. Riki Ott is currently touring the country discussing the true toxicity of oil.

Radioactive Columbia River Clams Found

by Robin Klein © Cascadia Times Reprinted by permission

NW Tribes seek unity around broad agenda at Winter Conference

Representatives of Indian Nations from eight states are in Portland, OR to participate in the Winter Conference of the Affiliated Tribes of Northwest Indians this week.

Environmental Groups visit Gila River Valley

Environmental organizations The Nature Conservancy and the Gila Conservation Coalition sponsored a field trip in the Gila River Valley to point out changes that arise from uses of the area and possible impacts on the river of the Arizona Settlements Act, under consideration in Congress.

Snake River salmon get safest summer trip in years

Survival levels of migrating juvenile salmon in the lower Snake River in summer 2005 were "the highest recorded in recent years" according to a preliminary analysis released by the Columbia River Inter-Tribal Fish Commission.

Another of Lavigne’s Many “Hats”

Pete Lavigne, founder and president of RFA, wears many hats - including a photographer's hat (whatever that may look like!) He has recently begun offering his photographs for sale.

Mesoamerican Anti-Dams Forum

(Mesoamerican Anti-Dams Forum summary needed here)

Brooklyn-Sellwood Art Walk

Local artists, including RFA's own Peter Lavigne, display their art in the neighborhoods of southeast Portland. Enjoy music, hor d'oeuvres and the festive air on November 20-21, 10 am to 6 pm.