I agree, the BIA should have the ability to restore funding for the Western Washington--Boldt Implementation and Pacific Salmon Treaty accounts from Tribal Priority Allocations. In addition, I suggest that the BIA and the Department of Interior modify their budget proposal for the next fiscal year to ensure that the trust account includes full funding for Western Washington--Boldt Implementation and Pacific Salmon Treaty.
Discussing funding for the Western Washington Boldt Implementation and Pacific Salmon Treaty accounts.
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