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The Columbia River Treaty and Tribal Nations: Lessons in resilience

A Columbia River Treaty was reached and ratified in 1961 and it continues to provide flood control and coordinated upstream storage for downstream hydropower. Today, there is opportunity to address past wrongs through the current renegotiation of the treaty.

Tó éí ííná (water is life)

In celebration of World Water Day 2026, NARF Staff Attorney Daniel Cordalis shares recent water work, including case work highlights, the Tribal Water Institute story, and key issues we are tracking for Tribal Nations this year. NARF is privileged to be supporting Tribal Nations in their pursuit to protect and assert their water rights.

Tribal Engagement in FERC Hydropower Licensing

Although hydroelectric energy has long been touted as a “clean” energy, hydropower projects have devastated Tribal Nations’ treaty-protected rights and resources—particularly salmon and other endangered fish species runs. This overview provides a starting point for Tribal Nations seeking to engage.

Ada Montague

Ada Montague brings a wealth of experience in Land Use and Water Law, backed by a strong reputation for collaborative problem-solving and meticulous legal practice.
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