Urgent Call for Funding:
Tututni Estuary Eco-Cultural Restoration
Appeal
Update:
We have been hard at work on fundraising for the Intertribal Cultural Center on Wedderburn Loop that we contacted you about last year; however the non-local owners have not been friendly to our offers and continue to pursue the RV park establishment. Sadly, Curry County's planning department just approved their permit!!!
Help Us Protect the Future Intertribal Cultural Center – Call to Action
We’ve filed our official appeal to raise concerns about the development of an RV park on the sacred land at Wedderburn Loop, where we are working to establish the Intertribal Cultural Center — a space for healing, education, and cultural restoration.
While we have not secured all of the funds necessary to make our dreams for this sacred place a reality, we have been awarded several grants recently to design the restoration and repurposing of this site to become a cultural center, an educational ecotourism attraction, and public river access location. We are gaining traction and still have hopes that this beautiful parcel will be a feature for the people of Gold Beach and tourists to utilize, not another eye sore for transients with the promise of 'tourism' in such a beautiful place (your neighborhood).
Despite strong public concern, the Curry County Planning Department approved the permit for the RV park. But this isn’t over. We’re moving forward with our concerns— and we need your help.
Public Hearing Scheduled
Tuesday, July 16 at 1:00 PM
Curry County Annex Building, 94235 Moore St, Gold Beach, OR
We encourage all NAIC supporters to:
Attend the hearing in person to show your opposition
Submit public comments ahead of the hearing
Donate to help us continue this legal and public outreach effort
Why This Matters
This land is not just any parcel — it’s a cultural and environmental treasure. With the support of multiple grants, NAIC is developing plans to restore this space as a center for Indigenous culture, ecotourism, and public river access. Our vision would benefit the entire community of Gold Beach and welcome respectful visitors from near and far.
Allowing an RV park on this site would erase this opportunity and replace it with yet another short-sighted, out-of-town development — one that prioritizes profit over people, place, and purpose.
How You Can Help
Join us at the hearing on July 16, 2025
Email your opposition comments to the Curry County Planning Commission
Share this campaign with your networks
Donate to support the appeal and protection of this sacred site
Every voice and every dollar makes a difference. Together, we can protect this place and create something lasting for generations to come.
All of the information you need to voice your opposition is included below.
Links to permit info:
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
