California congressman urges closer consultation with tribes on offshore wind
A congressman who represents California’s north coast has sent a letter to federal regulators asking that they “urgently place” a senior official in the state to respond to tribal needs as wind power is developed offshore.
U.S. Rep. Jared Huffman sent the letter as the U.S. offshore wind industry begins to take shape and as tribal communities in California and Oregon express frustration with what they say is a lack of consultation on proposals that affect culturally significant waters and land.
“Regional tribal nations are asking for the opportunity to help influence the way in which offshore wind is executed off the shores of the West Coast,” said Heidi Moore-Guynup, director of tribal and government affairs for Blue Lake Rancheria, in an interview Friday. “They’ve been the stewards of the waterways, bays and oceans since time immemorial and want to ensure that the health of such waterways and the species that live among them is preserved.”
Related articles
Young Boys seals 6th Swiss soccer league title in 7 years after rallying from firing coach Wicky
GENEVA (AP) — Young Boys sealed its sixth Swiss league title in seven years by winning at Servette 12024-05-21China's Shandong art exhibition in Cairo attracts Egyptians, promotes cultural exchange
A visitor films a painting at "the Yellow River Civilization Embracing the Egyptian Civilizatio2024-05-21I caught a Ryanair flight and saw so many people making the same £46 mistake
A Ryanair passenger has issued a warning about the airline's strict baggage policies after witnessin2024-05-21Taiwan's WHA participation must fall under one
China's decision of disapproving Taiwan region's participation in the World Health Assembly2024-05-21Lynn Williams breaks NWSL goal
Lynn Williams scored her 79th league goal, becoming the National Women’s Soccer League all-time scor2024-05-21Xi aims to open brighter future of China
Chinese President Xi Jinping arrives in Paris for a state visit to France at the invitation of Frenc2024-05-21
atest comment