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Guardians of The Land

The Kootenai Tribe of Idaho is working to restore habitat and populations of fish and wildlife as well as implement programs for the benefit of its citizens and the community.

The Kootenai Tribe of Idaho is committed to environmental stewardship and is dedicated to efforts to restore the ecosystem through aquaculture, habitat restoration, wildlife initiatives and other programs.

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Forest animal

Aquaculture

Working toward a future with self-sustaining populations of native fish that once again thrive in the Kootenai Basin.

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Habitat Restoration

A large-scale ecosystem-based river habitat restoration program being implemented over a 55-mile reach of the Kootenai River.

Wildlife Management

Management of wildlife and plant resources within Kootenai/Ktunaxa Territory is essential to fulfilling the Tribe’s Covenant with the Creator.

Environmental

Monitoring environmental health, air and water quality, reducing pesticide exposure, and managing solid waste for the health of Ktunaxa Territory, the Kootenai Indian Reservation, and the Tribe’s citizens and community.

Current Efforts

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Recycling

Recycling & Composting – Reducing Green House Gas Emissions
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Nimz Nursery

Nimz Ranch Conservation Nursery
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