Cedar Bark Harvesting: At the end of June Tulalip tribal members participated in a
two day cedar harvest.  The event was coordinated by the Tulalip forestry department
in cooperation with the Washington State Dept of Natural Resources.  The strip cedar bark
will be used to make traditional items such as cedar roses, headbands and bracelets
as well as traditional baskets and hats.  Cedar trees were an important resource for native
peoples of this region as they provided transportation, housing, clothing and tools.
Practicing traditions and educating youth helps insure that our ancestral heritage
will not be lost.  For more information about cedar harvesting schedules contact the
Tulalip Forestry Department at 360-716-4000.

Qwuloot Restoration: The Qwuloot estuary, located between Marysville
and Ebey Slough is home of the Snohomish River delta.  This 400 acres of once thriving
wetland, was diked and drained over 100 years ago to create grazing and croplands for settlers.
Today only 17% of the Snohomish River’s historic estuaries remain.  The Tulalip Tribes is
leading this estuary restoration effort with a simple goal: undo the damage, by returning
salt-water influence to the estuary, and recreate a place where juvenile salmon can grow
strong before beginning their journey into the Salish Sea.  On June 25th, incoming Coronel
John Buck of the U.S. Corps of Engineers visited the Qwuloot restoration site to tour the
project and meet with Tulalip leadership.  Qwuloot which means salt-water marsh
in Lushootseed, is a massive project, that is only possible because of the collaborative
relationships between the Tulalip Tribes, the Army Corps of Engineers and other major
project partners.  When complete, the tides will once again flood Qwuloot, mixing salt
and fresh water, and reseeding the estuary with native species.  The plants and micro-organisms
will filter polutants impoving water quality in Ebey Slough and Port Gardner and the brackish
environment will provide a perfect nursery for juvenile fish birds and other species.
The Snohomish River and its tributaries supports significant runs of Coho, Chinook, Chum
and Pink Salmon, as well as Steelhead, Cutthroat and Bull Trout.  The levy and tied gates
are schedule to be removed this december.  For more information about the Qwuloot restoration
project, log on to www.qwuloot.org

Tulalip TV: Catch Hibulb Antique Appraisals on Tulalip TV daily at 12:30pm and 9pm.
Local museum patrons bring in their Native American antiques and collectibles
as an antique appraiser provides information and a current market value of their items.
Catch Hibulb Antique Appraisals on Tulalip TV daily at 12:30pm and 9:00pm.

Lushootseed Phrases: ‘Have you gone to Spee-Bi-Dah?…’

Upcoming events and Tulalip Bay Tides for the Week of 7/14/14