Coeur d' Alene Tribe Natural Resources

Coeur d' Alene Tribe Natural Resources Committed to the preservation, protection, enhancement, and management of Tribal natural resources.

Lake Case Celebration comes together with Take Pride in Your Tribe Celebration! Mark your calendars for June 18, 2026
06/02/2026

Lake Case Celebration comes together with Take Pride in Your Tribe Celebration! Mark your calendars for June 18, 2026

The Coeur d’Alene Tribe’s efforts to protect and restore its waters were shared by nearly 1,000 scientists from around t...
05/21/2026

The Coeur d’Alene Tribe’s efforts to protect and restore its waters were shared by nearly 1,000 scientists from around the country at the Society for Freshwater Science’s annual conference in Spokane, Washington, this week.

On May 19th, at the invitation of the Society, Councilman and Natural Resources Director Caj Matheson and Environmental Programs Manager Dr. Laura Laumatia gave the plenary talk, “Marking 25 years since Idaho v. U.S.,” to conference participants on Tuesday, focusing on the Tribe’s relationship to Coeur d’Alene Lake, as well as historic and contemporary threats to the lake’s health. Following the plenary session, Ralph Allan, Natural Resources Deputy Director, and Dr. Dale Chess, the Tribe’s senior limnologist, kicked off an all-day workshop focused on Indigenous leadership and collaborative partnerships in freshwater science.
Ralph shared the importance of research to the Tribe's restoration goals, while Dale shared the latest data on Coeur d’Alene Lake, as well as other departmental research initiatives. Following their talks, Natural Resource interns Brutis SiJohn and Serenity Martinez, both second-year undergraduate Tribal members in engineering and science, shared their field learning experiences with the Department and how they have shaped their educational journeys.

The presenters were joined by additional staff from Water Resources and EPO at the conference, where they also heard from representatives of the Spokane Tribe, the Karuk Tribe, the Kootenai Tribe, the Shoshone-Bannock Tribes, and Tribal undergraduates from Fort Lewis, as well as numerous presenters from universities around the country, all focused on ecological restoration of lakes, rivers, and streams.

In addition to the events in Spokane, a number of Natural Resources staff were also representing the Department on Tuesday at the annual Youth Water Summit in Coeur d’Alene, where Climate Resilience Coordinator and Tribal member Aiyana James opened the event by sharing her educational journey and the climate resilience work she leads on the Reservation. Staff from across the department participated in judging student projects that are the culminating event for nearly 300 high school participants in The Confluence Project, a field-based water quality and water quantity project coordinated by the Idaho Water Research Resource Institute in partnership with the Coeur d’Alene Tribe, UI Extension, and IDEQ.

The Department is proud to share with, and learn from, its partners in environmental restoration!

Camp Trout Water 2026 Recreation Season Information
05/21/2026

Camp Trout Water 2026 Recreation Season Information

On Wednesday May 20th learn how to set up and maintain a greenhouse, as well as see how you can practice irrigation meth...
05/14/2026

On Wednesday May 20th learn how to set up and maintain a greenhouse, as well as see how you can practice irrigation methods that ensure a successful greenhouse garden!🪴

At the Tribe’s Natural Resources building, UI Extension has set up a greenhouse and irrigation system in the garden that we will be looking at as an example. Stop by to ask questions and get some ideas on how you want your greenhouse to function this gardening season!

05/12/2026

🎣 Get your gear ready for the 3rd Annual Catch Me If You Can Fishing Derby!

Join us for a fun, family-friendly day at Worley Pond on June 5th from 11:00am –3:00pm. Come learn the basics of fishing, including how to catch and properly care for fish. Perfect for both beginners and experienced anglers!

Fishing licenses will be available for purchase.
Register for free by scanning the QR code or visiting bit.ly/MH_WellnessPrograms

🏆 Prizes will be awarded for the biggest fish caught
🍔 Food will be provided
👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Free family event

This event is hosted in collaboration with the Coeur d' Alene Tribe Natural Resources Alene and the Marimn Health Adult & Family Recreation Department.

The Environmental Programs Office, in collaboration with Tribal Cleanup Day, will offer appliance disposal services to R...
05/12/2026

The Environmental Programs Office, in collaboration with Tribal Cleanup Day, will offer appliance disposal services to Reservation residents on Wednesday, May 20th!

This year, appliances may be dropped off at the Tribal Recycling Center during normal operating hours until the 5:00 PM deadline on May 19th.

All appliances scheduled for pickup at your residence must be cleaned-out and placed curbside no later than 8:00 AM on May 20th.

If you need an appliance pickup, please call, text, or email Gina with your name, address, contact number, and the number/type of appliances needing disposal to be added to the list.

As we get closer to wildfire season, it is important to have the resources to prepare for a possible emergency situation...
05/06/2026

As we get closer to wildfire season, it is important to have the resources to prepare for a possible emergency situation! Stop by next week for a 2-day evening learning session to prepare you and your family for emergencies.

On Tuesday May 12th, learn how to create a Go-Bag to grab during an evacuation, and receive a backpack to use to create a bag personalized to you! On Wednesday May 13th, learn resources to create a 72-hour emergency survival kit to prepare your home for a power outage or other emergency! Both classes will be held from 4:30-6pm in the conference room at the Marimn Wellness Center.

Just a friendly reminder that our Salmon Release Celebration is tomorrow, Wednesday, May 6, 2026! We will be there from ...
05/05/2026

Just a friendly reminder that our Salmon Release Celebration is tomorrow, Wednesday, May 6, 2026! We will be there from 9:00 am - 2:00 pm. Classes who raised Chinook in the epł smłich program will be releasing their fish throughout the day, so there will be plenty of opportunities to watch releases.

ch ułts’e’l’l Camp (formerly Camp Larson) Main Entrance Closure-May 20th and 21stIf you’re planning to visit ch ułts’e’l...
05/05/2026

ch ułts’e’l’l Camp (formerly Camp Larson) Main Entrance Closure-May 20th and 21st

If you’re planning to visit ch ułts’e’l’l Camp, please be aware that seal coating and routine maintenance will be taking place on S Cottonwood Lane on May 20 and 21.

What to expect:
• S Cottonwood Lane will likely be closed both days
• The main entrance gate will be locked and not accessible
• Work will occur from the turnoff at W Cottonwood Rd past the Camp entrance

Alternate access:
You can still reach the Camp via W Camp Larson Rd (the secondary access road). Please note that this road is narrower and has a steeper grade, so use caution.

We still plan to open ch ułts’e’l’l Camp for day use and boat moorage later that week, leading into Memorial Day weekend.

If you have any questions, feel free to reach out. Thanks for your patience while we complete this work!

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401 Anne Antelope Avenue
Plummer, ID
83851

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Monday 8am - 4:30pm
Tuesday 8am - 4:30pm
Wednesday 8am - 4:30pm
Thursday 8am - 4:30pm
Friday 8am - 4:30pm

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