Nimiipuu Protecting the Environment is a Native-led, Nez Perce (Nimiipuu) nonprofit organization based in Lapwai, Idaho, dedicated to honoring traditional treaty rights and safeguarding sacred lands, water, and air. The organization promotes culturally grounded environmental stewardship, youth education, intergenerational leadership development, and activism to protect the 1855 Treaty territory and usual and accustomed areas of the Nimiipuu people.
Environmental protection, tribal treaty rights enforcement, salmon and river restoration including Lower Snake River dam removal, cultural preservation, youth environmental education, and Indigenous-led climate and natural resource policy
Tax-deductible charitable donations, foundation grants, and community contributions
Nez Perce tribal members and community leaders; regional environmental and Indigenous advocacy networks; collaborations with groups supporting Lower Snake River dam removal
Non-profit organization (501(c)(3))
