Natural Resources

Kukutali Preserve is the first park in the history of the United States to be co-owned and jointly managed by a federally recognized Indian tribe and a state government. The preserve encompasses 83 acres, spanning three islands, with over two miles of natural shoreline. Upland acreage is a…

Wildlife Program

Hunting and gathering have always been essential parts of our Swinomish culture as a way to provide nourishment for our bodies and our spirits. The right to hunt and gather on open and unclaimed lands throughout the Washington Territory was reserved by our ancestors in the Treaty of Point…

Fisheries

The Fisheries Department focuses its work on finfish and shellfish resources by providing the Tribe with research, restoration, harvest management, and technical assistance to achieve optimal benefits for its member fishers and the community. Photo: James McArdle

Department of Environmental Protection

The Department of Environmental Protection protects and restores the natural environment, and the health and welfare of the Swinomish Indian Tribal Community, for present and future generations.Environmental Alerts:Visit this page for more information on Recreational Beach Bacteria Monitoring,…

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