Understanding Lummi Perspectives of Marine Resource Management and Marine Protected Areas

Patrick Christie and Marc Hershman, School of Marine Affairs, University of Washington, and Roberto Gonzalez-Plaza, Northwest Indian College

E/ES-12

This project will collect data on Lummi Indian perspectives on Marine Protected Areas (MPAs) and their value as management tools. It will also foster collaborative efforts among Lummi leaders and non-tribal marine policy makers to develop a mutually acceptable policy for MPAs in Puget Sound. These efforts will occur in the context of a jointly hosted UW School of Marine Affairs and Northwest Indian College course, developing students’ social science skills while building institutional bridges between native and non-native partners.