Tribal liaison briefs commission on tribal relations, consultation and data sovereignty Michelleia Jack Gonzalez, the commission’s tribal liaison, walked commissioners through tribal sovereignty, the Centennial Accord, recent statutory and executive changes (SB6034, RCW references) and data‑sovereignty best practices for surveys and shared research.

Michelleia Jack Gonzalez emphasizes the critical need for respectful tribal engagement and data sovereignty, urging commissioners to honor tribal governance in upcoming outreach efforts.

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County approves Van Damme State Park bridge replacement to restore fish passage Mendocino County staff and the Coastal Permit Administrator approved California State Parks’ plan to remove a failed 1951 bridge at Van Damme State Park, replace it with a fabricated bridge and restore riverbank habitat to improve fish passage; staff noted tribal consultation and cultural-assessment corrections.

A historic bridge at Van Damme State Park is set for replacement, paving the way for vital habitat restoration and improved fish passage—making waves in local conservation efforts!

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County Supervisors Discuss Impact of Assembly Bill 52 on Local Projects Public comments address tribal cultural resources and discretionary project requirements under AB 52.

A heated debate at the Plumas County Board of Supervisors revealed critical concerns about protecting tribal cultural resources under new legislative mandates.

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FSEC council decides on expedited process for Cypress Creek Renewables project review Council reviews expedited process criteria for Cypress Creek's project recommendation due by June 25.

The EFSEC is racing against the clock to decide on a fast-tracked review for the Carriger Solar project, but will the voices of the Yakama Nation be heard in time?

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