Urgent Call for Funding:
Tututni Estuary Eco-Cultural Restoration

Why This Project Matters

The Northwest American Indian Coalition (NAIC)* seeks $2.6 million in funding to acquire and restore a 5.2-acre culturally significant parcel at the mouth of the Rogue River in Gold Beach, Oregon. This land, historically tied to the Tututni people, is at immediate risk of further harmful commercial development. We aim to restore its cultural and ecological integrity, ensuring resilience for the local people - both indigenous and settlers - and an intertribal space to begin healing from removal.

The Tututni Rogue Estuary Ecocultural Restoration project is a critical effort to reclaim and restore land that has deep cultural significance for the Tututni people, who have been historically displaced and disconnected from their ancestral lands. This project will prevent further harmful commercial development and use in the Rogue River estuary floodplain, benefit endangered species, and restore the natural shoreline to its pre-industrial condition, enhancing climate resilience and fostering community engagement through educational and cultural programs tied to the Rogue River.

  • Northwest American Indian Coalition is a native led 501(c)(3) nonprofit corporation, we are not a tribal government, and we do not possess any federal legal authorities related to casinos or traditional fishing. Our focus is entirely on cultural preservation and environmental restoration.

Key Activities

  • Land Acquisition: Secure the property to prevent industrial development and conserve the estuary.

  • Ecological Restoration: Remove hazardous materials, restore natural habitats, and support biodiversity.

  • Cultural Restoration: Reestablish traditional practices, provide a space for cultural education, and protect sacred sites from further private development.

Timeline:

  • Immediate Action: Secure funding by December 2024 to initiate the purchase, and prevent construction of an RV park in this location.

  • Long-Term Vision: Full restoration of the shoreline and community use by July 2026, with ongoing stewardship and community involvement.

Budget Summary -  Total Request: $2,830,000 USD
(min. $1.9M by December 2024)

  • Land Purchase: $1.9 million

  • Restoration and Stewardship: $415,500

  • Cultural and Community Engagement: $100,000

  • Project Management Costs: $513,500

For Our Children and Future Generations
Support the Tututni Rogue Estuary Ecocultural Restoration today.

Thank you for your thoughtful consideration.

This place consists of an irreplaceable cultural and ecological resource that contributes to the broader goal of healing historical injustices and ensuring a sustainable future for the Tututni people and the community of Gold Beach. We urge you to support this vital effort for the benefit of current and future generations. 

Tabatha M. Rood | Project Manager (541) 351-8194

Katrina Thompson-Upton NAIC Founder | Board Chair (541) 661 - 0655