NACH works for the preservation of Headwaters Forest and other ancient forests that provide critical habitat for endangered species and Native cultural resource usage. In addition, NACH works to empower and represent the needs of Native peoples through surveys, networking, and creating forums whereby tribes may have a voice. NACH works with tribes within the federally defined Evolutionary Significant Units of Coho salmon (from the Rogue River in Oregon to the Mattole River in California) to document and protect traditional and modern Native usage of natural resources.

NACH has been instrumental in re-establishing the Native American Advisory Council to the California Department of Forestry. Working with the Native American Heritage Commission, they consulted with tribes to educate legislators regarding pertinent Native issues such as archaeological and cultural resources.



November, 2002 Update
The Coalition has worked on several projects in the past 18 months: reactivating the Native American Advisory Council to California Department of Forestry; introducing legislation, "Native American Site Protection and Consultation Act"; monitoring herbicide spraying; working with the United Indian Health Services to revise intake forms to reflect questions about herbicide exposure; and three state-wide tribal mailings. (read more)


Contact Information

Email: jlmwesaw@northcoast.com
Phone: (707) 822-4233 - Fax: (707) 822-4233
1091A Hallen Dr Arcata, CA 95521