Visit to Warm Springs marks fifth of Governor’s commitment to visit all nine federally recognized Tribal nations of Oregon this year
Salem, OR — This week, Governor Tina Kotek and First Lady Aimee Kotek Wilson visited the Confederated Tribes of Warm Springs (CTWS). The visit is part of Governor Kotek’s commitment to meet with all of Oregon’s nine federally recognized sovereign Tribal nations in 2024.
“The Confederated Tribes of Warm Springs have been very gracious hosts this week,” Governor Kotek said. “It was a privilege to take part in the Warbonnet Ceremony designating Jefferson Greene as the newly elected Wasco Chief, see the newly renovated, beautiful Kah-Nee-Ta resort, and learn more about the Tribe’s community services.”
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WSPWE’s vision to support the Confederated Tribes of Warm Springs
in CEO UpdatesThis has been a productive year for Warm Springs Power & Water Enterprises (WSPWE), and we wanted to give you an update.
But first, a little history.
The Tribes first got involved in the hydroelectric business in the 1950s. Tribal members authorized the Tribes to enter into an agreement with Portland General Electric (PGE), which allowed PGE to build, own and operate the Pelton Dam that adjoined and inundated Tribal land. Once the Reregulating Dam was built, the Tribes reserved the right to own and operate a powerhouse at the Reregulating Dam if it ever became feasible. With the construction of the Round Butte Dam in 1964, the Pelton Round Butte Project was complete.
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Governor Kotek Visits Confederated Tribes of Warm Springs
in Press releasesVisit to Warm Springs marks fifth of Governor’s commitment to visit all nine federally recognized Tribal nations of Oregon this year
Salem, OR — This week, Governor Tina Kotek and First Lady Aimee Kotek Wilson visited the Confederated Tribes of Warm Springs (CTWS). The visit is part of Governor Kotek’s commitment to meet with all of Oregon’s nine federally recognized sovereign Tribal nations in 2024.
“The Confederated Tribes of Warm Springs have been very gracious hosts this week,” Governor Kotek said. “It was a privilege to take part in the Warbonnet Ceremony designating Jefferson Greene as the newly elected Wasco Chief, see the newly renovated, beautiful Kah-Nee-Ta resort, and learn more about the Tribe’s community services.”
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