| Public opinion polling in the US is important for policymaking. Understanding the attitudes and beliefs of citizens aids policymakers in gaining policy support. However, public opinion polling is not very inclusive of American sub-populations, and especially lacks representation of Indigenous peoples. This project aims
to better understand how Indigenous individuals understand and feel about environmental issues related to water/river management. Utilizing a 2016 survey of Indigenous respondents about their attitudes toward the Portneuf River in Southeast Idaho, I explore the influence of risk perceptions, trust in government, and narrative preference on policy preferences among Shoshone-Bannock Tribal citizens. Findings suggest that Tribal citizens have many strong opinions regarding water and environmental issues pertaining to the Portneuf River. |