Studies, Reports and Resources

Studies, Reports & Resources

The Karuk Tribe is committed to transparency, accountability, and the sharing of knowledge. This section provides access to official studies, reports, and resource materials that support community decision-making, program development, and long-term planning. Resources may include research papers, data summaries, strategic plans, and guidance documents that strengthen the Tribe’s mission to protect its people, lands, and traditions for future generations.

Reports

February 2, 2023

August 28, 2025

Karuk Traditional Ecological Knowledge and the Management of Spring Chinook Salmon

Karuk Tribe’s traditional ecological knowledge and management of spring Chinook salmon in the Klamath River Basin, emphasizing the cultural, linguistic, and ceremonial distinctions that set them apart from fall Chinook. It highlights the existential threats to spring Chinook from habitat loss, altered flows, and genetic dilution, and recommends urgent restoration and co-management measures to preserve both the fish and Karuk cultural survival.