Northwest Indian Fisheries Commission
Environmental ServicesWashington, United States51-200 Employees
The Northwest Indian Fisheries Commission is a regional environmental services organization that serves twenty treaty tribes in western Washington. It is headquartered in Olympia, with satellite offices in Mount Vernon and Forks, and operates with a mid-sized staff. The commission supports member tribes in their role as natural resources co-managers by delivering direct services in biometrics, fish health, and salmon management, helping maximize the impact of limited federal funds. In addition to direct services, the NWIFC provides a forum for tribes to address shared natural resources management issues and to speak with a unified voice in Washington, D.C. A recent development is its January 2025 partnership with the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration to establish a workforce development workgroup intended to guide tribal members toward careers in environmental stewardship.