cultural resources

HCN: “Bears Ears is just the beginning”

Matthew L.M. Fletcher

Here.

San Carlos Apache Tribe Sues US Forest Service to Protect Oak Flat

Matthew L.M. Fletcher

Here is the complaint in San Carlos Apache Tribe v. USFS (D. Ariz.):

1 Complaint

Press release here.

Dibaginjigaadeg Anishinaabe Ezhitwaad, a tribal climate adaptation menu [Ohio State]

Matthew L.M. Fletcher

Here:

Pit River Tribe Suit against BLM Leases Survives (Mostly) Motions to Dismiss

Matthew L.M. Fletcher

Here are the materials in Pit River Tribe v. BLM (E.D. Cal.):

63 First Amended Complaint

64 BLM Motion to Dismiss

67 Calpine Motion to Dismiss

75 Opposition

76 BLM Reply

77 Calpine Reply

79 DCT Order

Michigan ALJ Rejects Back 40 Mine Permit — Big Win for Menominee Tribe

Matthew L.M. Fletcher

Here is the order:

Order

Puyallup Tribe Sues Hydroelectric Company over Salmon Habitat

Matthew L.M. Fletcher

Here is the complaint in Puyallup Tribe v. Electron Hydro LLC (W.D. Wash.):

1 Complaint

Here are additional materials:

Consent Decree Order

162 Tribe Objection

166 Enviro Groups Response

167 Federal Response

Consent Decree re Fine

Tribes and States Sue to Block Sale and Removal of National Archives in Seattle

Matthew L.M. Fletcher

Here is the complaint in State of Washington v. Vought (W.D. Wash.):

1 Complaint

15 Motion for Preliminary Injunction

30 Amended Complaint

32 Opposition

37 Proposed Findings of Fact and Conclusions of Law and Proposed Form of Injunctive Relief

40 Reply

News coverage:

Washington AG press release: https://www.atg.wa.gov/news/news-releases/ag-ferguson-announces-coalition-lawsuit-save-national-archives

Indian Country Today: https://indiancountrytoday.com/news/tribes-sue-to-stop-relocation-of-rare-documents-3wsWTPg0fka-vOAV1Uoj2g

Seattle Times: https://www.seattletimes.com/seattle-news/ag-ferguson-with-tribes-and-historic-groups-sues-feds-over-seattle-national-archives-closure/

Spokesman Review: https://www.spokesman.com/stories/2021/jan/04/ag-bob-ferguson-sues-to-stop-sale-of-seattle-natio/

Yakama Nation press release:

Press Release_YN_OMB_Seattle Archives Lawsuit (1.4.21) (002)

Alaska Tribes Suit over Tongass Roadless Rule

Matthew L.M. Fletcher

Here is the complaint in Organized Village of Kake v. Perdue (D. Alaska):

1 Complaint

Minnesota Anishinaabeg Tribes Sue Army Corps over Enbridge Line 3

Matthew L.M. Fletcher

Here are the materials in Red Lake Band of Chippewa Indians v. United States Army Corps of Engineers (D.D.C.):

RL WE HTE SC vs USACE Complaint for Prelim Injunction 12-24-20

RL WE HTE SC vs USACE Memo of Law 12-24-20

2020-12-24 WEBO THPO Arsenault Declaration Line 3 – signed

The Takeaway: “Indigenous Treaties Are Helping to Secure Environmental Wins”

Matthew L.M. Fletcher

Here.