A congressman who represents California’s north coast has sent a letter to federal regulators asking that they “urgently place” a senior official in the state to respond to tribal needs as wind power is developed offshore. U.S. Rep. Jared Huffman sent the letter as the U.S. offshore wind industry begins to take shape and as tribal communities in California and Oregon express frustration with what they say is a lack of consultation on proposals that affect culturally significant waters and land. “Regional tribal nations are asking for the opportunity to help influence the way in which offshore wind is executed off the shores of the West Coast,” said Heidi Moore-Guynup, director of tribal and government affairs for Blue Lake Rancheria, in an interview Friday. “They’ve been the stewards of the waterways, bays and oceans since time immemorial and want to ensure that the health of such waterways and the species that live among them is preserved.” |
House of Horrors survivor Jordan Turpin, 23, goes public with her new BOYFRIENDCoachella 2024: Photo highlights as weekend 2 gets underwayCristian Arongo has 2 goals, 2 assists as Real Salt Lake beats Fire 4Lee's single in eighth ends noRigoni, Stuver propel Austin to 1Simon Cowell reveals why he wears redTaylor Swift takes 'secret swipe' at ex Joe Alwyn in Fortnight videoResidents of four SerbIngenious ways to escape boring conversations without appearing rudeShirtless James Argent displays his incredible 14