Julia Martin

The Taholah Village Relocation Master Plan outlines the Quinault Indian Nation's long-term strategy to move its village from tsunami and flood zones to higher ground. This comprehensive plan prioritizes the phased relocation of residential units, essential public services such as police, fire, emergency medical, school, and social programs, as well as civic and commercial facilities. Its core objectives include providing safe and affordable housing, developing critical infrastructure, and enhancing overall community resilience against natural hazards, all while accommodating future population growth over a twenty-plus year period.

The Taholah Village Relocation Master Plan outlines a comprehensive strategy for moving Taholah Village to higher ground due to tsunami and sea-level rise risks. It focuses on creating a resilient, sustainable, and culturally integrated community through new housing concepts, robust infrastructure development, and economic opportunities. Key areas include establishing development standards, ensuring essential services, incorporating Quinault culture, and implementing the project through phased financing, with the ultimate vision of a livable, pedestrian-oriented community in a safe location.

The Quinault Business Committee enacted the Quinault Indian Nation Ocean Fisheries General Commercial Regulations of 2008 to ensure future protection for the ocean fisheries. The regulations cover various aspects, including general provisions, authorization requirements for individuals and vessels, fishing and gear requirements, reporting and sale of catch, and violations and associated fines. These regulations aim to manage the Quinault fisheries effectively, ensure the safety of those exercising treaty fishing rights, and comply with the consent decree in United States v. Washington Subproceeding 88-1.