The Humboldt Bay Municipal Water District is beginning to explore the recognition of the traditional name Baduwa't for the Mad River. Michiko Mares, general manager, emphasized this discussion as a foundational step amid ongoing efforts by the Baduwa't Watershed Council and Wiyot tribal members to reclaim the river’s original name. The history behind the name Mad River is tied to a 19th-century map notation. Current efforts of name changes in California illustrate the challenges and divided opinions surrounding historical name reclamation.
Recent efforts to rename other California sites have met with mixed success, highlighting the challenges and complexities involved in the process of name reclamation.
This week's discussion represents an initial step for the Humboldt Bay Municipal Water District to acknowledge the traditional name Baduwa't in a changing cultural landscape.
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