General Public
This is the default community for any new user. Users within this community have access to all media content that does not fall into a restricted access protocol(s). General "public" users may browse collections, categories, and dictionary items, but will need to request access to specific tribe communities in order to access sacred, private, and/or sensitive materials.
Recent DH Items
Digital Heritage
Community
General Public, Lower Elwha Klallam Tribe, Salmon PeopleCategory
Native Sciences & TechnologySummary
In this clip Mike McHenry, fish habitat manager and biologist with the Elwha Klallam Tribe, shares about his experience seeing ecosystems restore and estuaries form post dam removal. Estuaries are essential for the Salmon lifecycle.Digital Heritage
Community
General Public, Lower Elwha Klallam TribeCategory
Native Sciences & TechnologySummary
Vanessa Castle defines fisheries and openers.Digital Heritage
Community
General Public, Lower Elwha Klallam TribeCategory
Native Sciences & TechnologySummary
This film explores how different fishing gear types are tested to assess their impact on salmon survival, ensuring that future fisheries minimize harm to unintended species and support sustainable fishing practices.Digital Heritage
Community
General Public, Lower Elwha Klallam TribeCategory
Native Sciences & TechnologySummary
Vanessa Castle explains how scientists track salmon populations using data collection methods like sonar, screw traps, and surveys to estimate migration survival rates, predict future returns, and help set sustainable fishing regulations.Digital Heritage
Community
General Public, Lower Elwha Klallam TribeCategory
Native Sciences & TechnologySummary
Vanessa Castle explains how researchers conduct surveys of Chinook salmon, counting fish and nests to estimate juvenile migration, track population trends, and guide sustainable fishery management, especially after environmental changes like dam removal.