It is true, It is goverened by the Nisqually river council which gives the indians by contract the right to control the river flows. Once again some backdoor closed meeting in which this was done, just watch the water level board and see how it jumps up from sunday to wensday then back down on thursday.
I do agree with you though on the point that the feds along with the Yakimas have put fish back where there were none, but remember that is all because of the deal the feds and bpa cut with the tribes way back when, so they are not doing all on there own or with there own money.
Peace Superfly