Adventures in Restoration: Case Studies from Native Nations in the Region

The stated goals of an NRD process are restoration or replacement of injured natural resources or acquisition of equivalent resources and services.  However, the traditional Native Nation governments in the New York region may hear terms like “restoration” very differently than their federal and state counterparts. In this presentation, we’ll discuss several NRD cases in New York State, including some involving traditional governments, and will consider how these differing world views affected NRD work and outcomes.