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MAJOR CONCERNS OF TTIE WESTERN SHOSHONE NATION 



1 . 1863 Treaty of Ruby Valley is still valid. 



2. Management and control of Western Shoshone resources: 



Trapping 



■ Hunting 



■ Fishing 



• Gathering Rights 



■ Mustangs 



- Wildlife Refuges 



- Water Rights/Water Use 



- Land 



- Plants 



- Other 



3. Western Shoshone interests: 



- Maximum Land Retention 



- Ranching Operations/ 

 Livestock Grazing 



- Farming Operations 



- Mining 



- Oil & Gas Exploration 



- Geothermal 



- Water Rights/Water Use 



- Leasing 



- Jurisdiction 



- Other 



- Smoke Shops/Truck Stops 



- Private Enterprises 



- Tribal Enterprises 



- Royalties 



- Taxation 



- Monetary Distribution 



- Culture/Language/Traditions 



- Religious & Sacred Areas 

 (Protection and Control) 



- Education 



- Passports 



4. Environmental issues: 



- High level nuclear waste dump/transportation routes 



- Nuclear testing 



- Rights-of-way for railroads and roads 



- Contamination of water and air 



- Hazardous waste and products 



- Air space/overflights 



- Telephone/telegraph 



- Transmission lines 



- Other 



5. Since time immemorial, the Western Shoshone People continue to live on their nation's 

 homelands. 



6. Western Shoshone issues require Western Shoshone participation and determination to 

 put together our best possible comprehensive legislative package. 



