PolicySaturday, May 30, 2026Mongabay
Davis “Yellowash” Washines, Yakama elder who spoke for the river and salmon
Davis “Yellowash” Washines, a Yakama elder, highlighted the contamination of the Columbia River with toxic sediments near Bonneville Dam, emphasizing the ecological and cultural importance of clean waterways for the Yakama people, who rely on the river and salmon for their livelihood. His advocacy underscores the need for policies that address environmental justice and protect indigenous rights related to natural resources.
