Posted on Feb 3, 2022
Why the Snoqualmie Indian Tribe seeks regulation of popular falls airspace
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At least one local helicopter tour company will no longer take customers over Snoqualmie Falls, out of respect.
The Snoqualmie Indian Tribe wants air tourism to stay away from the sacred site, a 268-foot waterfall, and has asked the federal government to step in.
Snoqualmie Falls is a popular tourist destination, with its scenic views and trails. But its popularity has also attracted planes, helicopter tours, and drones that hover above the falls. The Snoqualmie Indian Tribe says aircraft are upsetting tribal members who come to the falls to connect to their ancestors.
“I think that people can easily see the significance of this place, whether or not they understand the significance to a Snoqualmie tribal member,” says Snoqualmie Indian Tribe Assistant Director of Governmental Affairs and Special Projects McKenna Sweet Dorman.
The Snoqualmie Indian Tribe wants air tourism to stay away from the sacred site, a 268-foot waterfall, and has asked the federal government to step in.
Snoqualmie Falls is a popular tourist destination, with its scenic views and trails. But its popularity has also attracted planes, helicopter tours, and drones that hover above the falls. The Snoqualmie Indian Tribe says aircraft are upsetting tribal members who come to the falls to connect to their ancestors.
“I think that people can easily see the significance of this place, whether or not they understand the significance to a Snoqualmie tribal member,” says Snoqualmie Indian Tribe Assistant Director of Governmental Affairs and Special Projects McKenna Sweet Dorman.
Why the Snoqualmie Indian Tribe seeks regulation of popular falls airspace
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That is great, I am glad they are respecting the request to respect this site.
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With Native Americans heading both Department of the Interior and National Park Service, this seems like an easy win. But some jerk is going to be jerky just to be a jerk.
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Quote from article: "Deputy Secretary of the Snoqualmie Tribal Council, Christopher Castleberry says the tribe’s concerns are about respect for the land and its people.
“I think the goal is government intervention, to be able to hear our concerns and have that communication to find a compromise,” Castleberry says."
“I think the goal is government intervention, to be able to hear our concerns and have that communication to find a compromise,” Castleberry says."
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