Presented by Lawrence Schwabe of Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde at Within Our Reach 2012

1. Tribal Resources and Land
Conservation
Lawrence Schwabe, Hydrosystem Compliance
Specialist
Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde
December 11, 2012

2. Historical Land Mangers Prior to
Treaty Signing
n Active and extensive management of
landscapes and resources to encourage
production
n Extensive trade network
n However, cultures and languages varied
across W. Oregon
n Relatively large amount of wealth

4. The Confederated Tribes of the Grand Ronde Community of Oregon
Ceded Lands / Usual and Accustomed Areas in Oregon, Washington and California
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Sept. 10, 1853 | 10 Stat. 1018 | Ratified Apr. 12, 1854 |
Proclaimed Feb. 5, 1855
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Astoria
Nov. 15, 1854 | 10 Stat. 1119 | Ratified Mar. 3, 1855 |
Proclaimed Apr. 7, 1855
Tribes & Bands: Rogue River
Nehalem
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Cascade Locks
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Sept. 19, 1853 | 10 Stat. 1027 | Ratified Apr. 12, 1854 |
Proclaimed Feb. 5, 1855
" Portland
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Tillamook Tribes & Bands: Cow Creek Band of Umpquas
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Oregon City
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Dayton
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Grand Ronde
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) Nov. 29, 1854 | 10 Stat. 1125 | Ratified Mar. 3, 1855 |
Proclaimed Mar. 30, 1855
Lincoln City
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) Tribes & Bands: Confederated Bands of Umpqua,
Calapooias residing in Umpqua Valley
Newport Albany
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Corvallis
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Jan. 22, 1855 | 10 Stat. 1143 | Ratified, Mar. 3, 1855 |
Proclaimed, Apr. 10, 1855
Tribes & Bands: Tualatin Calapooias, Yam Hill, Chelukimauke,
Chepenapho, Chemapho, Chelamela, Bands of the Calapooias,
Molalla Band of Molallas, Calapooia Band of Calapooias,
Winnefelly, Mohawk, Tekopa, Chafan, Bands of Calapooias,
Wahlalla Band of Tumwaters, Clackamas, Clowwewalla Tumwater
Band, Santiam Bands of Calapooias
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Florence
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Nov. 18, 1854 | 10 Stat. 1122 | Ratified Mar. 3, 1855 |
Proclaimed Apr. 10, 1855
Tribes & Bands: Quilsieton, Nahelta Bands of Chasta, Cownantico,
Sacheriton, Naalye Bands of Scotons, Grave Creek Band of
Umpquas
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Coos Bay
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[ Dec. 21, 1855 | 12 Stat. 981 | Ratified Mar. 8, 1859 |
Proclaimed Apr. 27, 1859
Roseburg
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Brookings
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5. Tribal Vision
n The Tribal people have lived
on the land and have been
connected to the land from
time immemorial.
n Natural resources = Cultural
n The people have made use of
every type of habitat that
historically existed, and are
the original stewards of the
land including all native
species.
Oregon white oak (Quercus garryana)

6. Challenges
n Invasive species
n Habitat alteration or
degradation
n Overdevelopment
n Overuse/misuse of
harmful pesticides
n Native species seen
as nuisances

7. 1847 versus Modern Day
Photo: Willamette
Riverkeeper

8. Solutions
n Outreach
n Education
n Active in long term
conservation and
restoration efforts.
n Long-term
Partnerships
Rattlesnake Butte outside Monroe

9. Rattlesnake Butte

10. Chahalpam Wildlife Area

11. Questions?
Thank You!