The Kootenai Tribe of Idaho is committed to environmental stewardship and is dedicated to efforts to restore the ecosystem through aquaculture, habitat restoration, wildlife initiatives and other programs.
Aquaculture
Working toward a future with self-sustaining populations of native fish that once again thrive in the Kootenai Basin.
Wildlife Management
Management of wildlife and plant resources within Kootenai/Ktunaxa Territory is essential to fulfilling the Tribe’s Covenant with the Creator.
Habitat Restoration
A large-scale ecosystem-based river habitat restoration program being implemented over a 55-mile reach of the Kootenai River.
Environmental
Monitoring environmental health, air and water quality, reducing pesticide exposure, and managing solid waste for the health of Ktunaxa Territory, the Kootenai Indian Reservation, and the Tribe’s citizens and community.
Recycling & Composting
The Kootenai Tribe’s New Composting and Recycling Efforts Aim to Reduce Emissions and Support a Healthier Environment
Contaminants Monitoring
The Kootenai Tribe monitors mining-related pollutants in the Kootenai/y Watershed to protect water quality, native fish, and vital restoration efforts.
Grizzly Bear Safety
Protecting the Grizzly: The Kootenai Tribe’s Commitment to Conservation and Coexistence
Conservation Nursery
Growing the Future: How Nimz Ranch Conservation Nursery Nurtures Native Plants to Restore Idaho’s Wildlife Habitat
Assessing Our Vulnerability to Changes in the Climate
Recycling & Composting – Reducing Green House Gas Emissions
Nimz Ranch Conservation Nursery
Guardians of The Land
The Kootenai Tribe of Idaho is working to restore habitat and populations of fish and wildlife as well as implement programs for the benefit of its citizens and the community.
