Department of Fisheries Resources Management
Watershed Educational Outreach

Vision

The vision for the Nez Perce Tribe Department of Fisheries Resource Management- Watershed Division is to have an education and outreach component tied to each of our project areas throughout the Nez Perce Tribe Ceded Territory. These education and outreach programs will be available to students of all ages ranging from Head Start through college, interested community members, and partner agencies. Our programs will encourage students to pursue careers with the Nez Perce Tribe in fisheries or other natural resource areas.

Guiding Principles

• Our education and outreach programs are available to students of all ages ranging from Head Start through college.

• Our education and outreach programs are tailored to the specific interests and needs of all interested community members including elders, landowners, partner agencies, and all other interested parties.

• Our programs include education about watershed issues, treaty rights, and Nez Perce Tribal history.

• Our programs focus on the interconnectedness between all watershed resources and the cultural importance of salmon and other natural resources to the Nez Perce Tribe.

• We work directly with schools and/or educators to determine student/teacher needs and develop appropriate curriculum and activities pertaining to those specific needs.

• We are committed to providing valuable hands-on learning opportunities.

• Our program coordinates with other entities to provide valuable workshops concerning important watershed issues to educators, interested public, and partner agencies.

• Our focus is on encouraging students to pursue careers in fisheries or other natural resource areas. This includes mentoring students with such an interest throughout high school and college.

• We offer opportunities to students who are interested in gaining experience in fisheries and other natural resource areas throughout high school and college through internships with the intent of encouraging students to pursue permanent work opportunities with the Nez Perce Tribe.

• We participate in career and job fairs to advertise opportunities with the Nez Perce Tribe.

• We pursue Nez Perce Tribal Members who are currently enrolled in college through personalized advertisement of our employment opportunities.

Linking Watershed Restoration with Education