Stay in the know, keep connected, and be prepared! We are excited to announce the release of the Lower Elwha Klallam Camp Crier mobile application, a communication tool for our community. Download the Lower Elwha Klallam Camp Crier app now for IOS in the App Store and on Google Play for Android. All Tribal Department …READ MORE
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Summer Youth in Natural Resources Share Their Experiences
Bridget Weed is in her second Summer working with the Wildlife team at Natural Resources and has spent most of her time helping maintain camera traps and analyze the photo data that is collected, but has also had the opportunity to join attempted cougar captures as a part of the Olympic Cougar Project. Bridget says …READ MORE
Creations By the Klallam People
Field Arts & Events Hall – Lower Elwha Klallam Tribe In the spirit of collaboration, friendship, and education, the Lower Elwha Klallam Tribe and Field Arts & Events Hall have partnered to produce the very first show held in the new gallery at Field Hall showcasing Nəxʷsƛ̕áy̕əm artists from the Lower Elwha Klallam, Jamestown S’Klallam, …READ MORE
July 2023 Newsletter
Read the July 2023 Newsletter Here (PDF)
2022 Water Quality Consumer Confidence Reports are now available!
Warm Weather Is Here! Please Do Your Part to Conserve Because Water Conservation Takes All of Us! Did you know: Less than 1% of all the water on Earth can be used by people? The average household uses more than 300 gallons of water per day? It takes three thousand gallons of water and our …READ MORE
Elementary school students participate in historic release year for the House of Salmon
I crouched down with my camera ready to capture the moment of release, but rather than the right out of the gate scene I expected, the fish remained still. Familiarity with their rearing environment and their schooling behavior both support the (somewhat anticlimactic) slow reaction of the smolts to realize their opportunity to enter into …READ MORE
‘The Beautiful Undammed’ PBS documentary film now available for live streaming!
Ten years after the largest dam removal in history—on the Elwha River, in Washington State—scientists are chronicling an inspiring story of ecological rebirth. Recovering salmon populations are transferring critical nutrients from the ocean into the forests along the Elwha’s banks, enriching the entire ecosystem. The Elwha’s revival is encouraging advocates to push for the removal …READ MORE
Fireworks & Temporary Food Establishments
Firework Stands & Temporary Food Establishments There have been updates to this policy: Eligible LEKT enrolled members may apply to set up a firework stand up to July 3, 2023. Eligible LEKT enrolled members may apply to set up a temporary food establishment in the same location (LEHC Log Yard). Please see the full updated …READ MORE
Request for Qualified Contractors – 2023 Canoe Journey Positions
2023 Canoe Journey limited term contract positions are open for immediate application and will remain open until July 5th 2023, apply with the link below: https://app.smartsheet.com/b/form/fedcb64e1f88426c90f4ac252b53a731 Qualified contractors must be: 21 years or older pass a background check and drug screening have a current Washington State driver’s license meet the driver qualifications outlined in the …READ MORE
Indigenous Wealth Day 6/27
Indigenous Wealth Day: A Journey to Financial Freedom Tuesday June 27th, 2023 – 12pm – 7pm Elwha Klallam Heritage Center | Port Angeles, WA All Olympic Peninsula Tribes are invited to attend. Need help with taxes? Bad credit or lack of credit history? Interested in home ownership? Overcoming incarceration & trying to navigate healthy living …READ MORE