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.” |
Grammys 2024: Music's elite gather for 66th annual awardsLondon police say chemical attacker presumed deadDOC spent nearly $500,000 to kill one stoat in FiordlandPolitics updates: Government defends transport plan, Luxon has to fly commercialTe Kuiti woman Brownyn Rutter sentenced to home detention after fleecing sister of $1.6mMovement of pilot's seat a focus of probe into LATAM Boeing flight, report saysAlexei Navalny death: Team accuses Russia of 'hiding' his bodyGrammys 2024: Music's elite gather for 66th annual awardsNZ aid worker Andrew Bagshaw's parents want death in Ukraine recognised as war crimeEDITORIAL: BOJ must ensure price stability after change in monetary policy