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Marco Black Jr.,11, and father Marco Jacob Black Sr., right, who live on the village street closest to the Pacific Ocean, wave to a neighbor on an ATV as they sit on a picnic table, Wednesday, May 15, 2024, on the Quinault reservation in Taholah, Wash. Facing increased flooding from a rising Pacific Ocean, the Quinault Indian Nation has been working for over a decade to relocate the village. (AP Photo/Lindsey Wasson)

Marco Black Jr.,11, and father Marco Jacob Black Sr., right, who live on the village street closest to the Pacific Ocean, wave to a neighbor on an ATV as they sit on a picnic table, Wednesday, May 15, 2024, on the Quinault reservation in Taholah, Wash. Facing increased flooding from a rising Pacific Ocean, the Quinault Indian Nation has been working for over a decade to relocate the village. (AP Photo/Lindsey Wasson)

Sonny Curley talks about black mold visible in his parents' bathroom Wednesday, May 22, 2024, on the Quinault reservation in Taholah, Wash. Facing increased flooding from a rising Pacific Ocean, the Quinault Indian Nation has been working for over a decade to relocate Taholah, their largest village, to a new site on higher ground. "Where are my parents going to go and where are my kids going to go?" Sonny asked. (AP Photo/Lindsey Wasson)

Sonny Curley talks about black mold visible in his parents' bathroom Wednesday, May 22, 2024, on the Quinault reservation in Taholah, Wash. Facing increased flooding from a rising Pacific Ocean, the Quinault Indian Nation has been working for over a decade to relocate Taholah, their largest village, to a new site on higher ground. "Where are my parents going to go and where are my kids going to go?" Sonny asked. (AP Photo/Lindsey Wasson)

Mold creeps up the side of the wall behind the washing machine at the Curley household Wednesday, May 22, 2024, on the Quinault reservation in Taholah, Wash. Facing increased flooding from a rising Pacific Ocean, the Quinault Indian Nation has been working for over a decade to relocate Taholah, their largest village, to a new site on higher ground. (AP Photo/Lindsey Wasson)

Mold creeps up the side of the wall behind the washing machine at the Curley household Wednesday, May 22, 2024, on the Quinault reservation in Taholah, Wash. Facing increased flooding from a rising Pacific Ocean, the Quinault Indian Nation has been working for over a decade to relocate Taholah, their largest village, to a new site on higher ground. (AP Photo/Lindsey Wasson)

Sonny Curley looks out to the seawall separating his property from the Pacific Ocean at the home he shares with his children and parents Wednesday, May 22, 2024, on the Quinault reservation in Taholah, Wash. Facing increased flooding from a rising Pacific, the Quinault Indian Nation has been working for over a decade to relocate Taholah to a new site on higher ground. The Curleys have had to evacuate several times due to flooding. (AP Photo/Lindsey Wasson)

Sonny Curley looks out to the seawall separating his property from the Pacific Ocean at the home he shares with his children and parents Wednesday, May 22, 2024, on the Quinault reservation in Taholah, Wash. Facing increased flooding from a rising Pacific, the Quinault Indian Nation has been working for over a decade to relocate Taholah to a new site on higher ground. The Curleys have had to evacuate several times due to flooding. (AP Photo/Lindsey Wasson)

A heavy mist lies over forest near a small beach separating the Quinault River from the Pacific Ocean, Tuesday, May 21, 2024, on the Quinault reservation in Taholah, Wash. Facing increased flooding from a rising Pacific, the tribe has been working to relocate the village. (AP Photo/Lindsey Wasson)

A heavy mist lies over forest near a small beach separating the Quinault River from the Pacific Ocean, Tuesday, May 21, 2024, on the Quinault reservation in Taholah, Wash. Facing increased flooding from a rising Pacific, the tribe has been working to relocate the village. (AP Photo/Lindsey Wasson)

A pair of eagles soar near a totem pole near the Quinault River, Wednesday, May 22, 2024, on the tribe's reservation in Taholah, Wash. Facing increased flooding from a rising Pacific Ocean, the Quinault Indian Nation has been working for over a decade to relocate Taholah, their largest village, to a new site on higher ground. (AP Photo/Lindsey Wasson)

A pair of eagles soar near a totem pole near the Quinault River, Wednesday, May 22, 2024, on the tribe's reservation in Taholah, Wash. Facing increased flooding from a rising Pacific Ocean, the Quinault Indian Nation has been working for over a decade to relocate Taholah, their largest village, to a new site on higher ground. (AP Photo/Lindsey Wasson)

A blueback salmon, or Quinault sockeye, sits in a tub after being retrieved from the net of Sonny Curley's cousin Jade Rodriguez, Wednesday, May 22, 2024, on the Quinault reservation in Taholah, Wash. The tribe relies on the fish for everything from food to jobs to cultural traditions. (AP Photo/Lindsey Wasson)

A blueback salmon, or Quinault sockeye, sits in a tub after being retrieved from the net of Sonny Curley's cousin Jade Rodriguez, Wednesday, May 22, 2024, on the Quinault reservation in Taholah, Wash. The tribe relies on the fish for everything from food to jobs to cultural traditions. (AP Photo/Lindsey Wasson)

Marco Black Jr.,11, who lives near a seawall with his family feet away from the Pacific Ocean, watches his shot go through the basket as a neighborhood dog stands nearby, Wednesday, May 15, 2024, on the Quinault reservation in Taholah, Wash. Facing increased flooding from the rising ocean, the tribe has been working to relocate the village. (AP Photo/Lindsey Wasson)

Marco Black Jr.,11, who lives near a seawall with his family feet away from the Pacific Ocean, watches his shot go through the basket as a neighborhood dog stands nearby, Wednesday, May 15, 2024, on the Quinault reservation in Taholah, Wash. Facing increased flooding from the rising ocean, the tribe has been working to relocate the village. (AP Photo/Lindsey Wasson)

Alyssa Johnston, project developer for the relocation, poses for a portrait at a site of 59 residential lots a half-mile away from the original village of Taholah, Wednesday, May 15, 2024, on the Quinault reservation in Taholah, Wash. Facing increased flooding from a rising Pacific Ocean, the Quinault Indian Nation has been working for over a decade to relocate Taholah, their largest village, to a new site on higher ground. (AP Photo/Lindsey Wasson)

Alyssa Johnston, project developer for the relocation, poses for a portrait at a site of 59 residential lots a half-mile away from the original village of Taholah, Wednesday, May 15, 2024, on the Quinault reservation in Taholah, Wash. Facing increased flooding from a rising Pacific Ocean, the Quinault Indian Nation has been working for over a decade to relocate Taholah, their largest village, to a new site on higher ground. (AP Photo/Lindsey Wasson)

James DeLaCruz Sr., 75, sits for a portrait in his home built 17 feet high so he can view the Pacific Ocean, Tuesday, May 14, 2024, on the Quinault reservation in Taholah, Wash. The tribe has been working to relocate the village. DeLaCruz Sr. doesn't want to move. "I've lived next to the ocean for 75 years," he said. "I'm still here." (AP Photo/Lindsey Wasson)

James DeLaCruz Sr., 75, sits for a portrait in his home built 17 feet high so he can view the Pacific Ocean, Tuesday, May 14, 2024, on the Quinault reservation in Taholah, Wash. The tribe has been working to relocate the village. DeLaCruz Sr. doesn't want to move. "I've lived next to the ocean for 75 years," he said. "I'm still here." (AP Photo/Lindsey Wasson)

A row of houses sits feet from the rising Pacific Ocean, which often floods through and over the 15-foot seawall during winter king tides and storms Tuesday, May 14, 2024, on the Quinault reservation in Taholah, Wash. The Quinault Indian Nation has been working for over a decade to relocate Taholah, their largest village, to a new site on higher ground. (AP Photo/Lindsey Wasson)

A row of houses sits feet from the rising Pacific Ocean, which often floods through and over the 15-foot seawall during winter king tides and storms Tuesday, May 14, 2024, on the Quinault reservation in Taholah, Wash. The Quinault Indian Nation has been working for over a decade to relocate Taholah, their largest village, to a new site on higher ground. (AP Photo/Lindsey Wasson)

Sonny Curley hands a cup of coffee to his father Harold Curley at their home near the ocean Wednesday, May 22, 2024, on the Quinault reservation in Taholah, Wash. The home has a rotting deck and black mold inside, and the family has had to evacuate several times due to flooding. (AP Photo/Lindsey Wasson)

Sonny Curley hands a cup of coffee to his father Harold Curley at their home near the ocean Wednesday, May 22, 2024, on the Quinault reservation in Taholah, Wash. The home has a rotting deck and black mold inside, and the family has had to evacuate several times due to flooding. (AP Photo/Lindsey Wasson)

Micah Masten climbs the 15-foot seawall separating the Pacific Ocean from the plot of land he lives on, Tuesday, May 14, 2024, on the Quinault reservation in Taholah, Wash. Facing increased flooding from a rising Pacific Ocean, the Quinault Indian Nation has been working for over a decade to relocate Taholah, their largest village, to a new site on higher ground. (AP Photo/Lindsey Wasson)

Micah Masten climbs the 15-foot seawall separating the Pacific Ocean from the plot of land he lives on, Tuesday, May 14, 2024, on the Quinault reservation in Taholah, Wash. Facing increased flooding from a rising Pacific Ocean, the Quinault Indian Nation has been working for over a decade to relocate Taholah, their largest village, to a new site on higher ground. (AP Photo/Lindsey Wasson)

Jade Rodriguez's dog eyes a blueback, or Quinault sockeye salmon, before Rodriguez brings it to Quinault Pride Seafood to sell, Wednesday, May 22, 2024, in Taholah, Wash. The tribe relies on the fish for everything from food to jobs to cultural traditions. (AP Photo/Lindsey Wasson)

Jade Rodriguez's dog eyes a blueback, or Quinault sockeye salmon, before Rodriguez brings it to Quinault Pride Seafood to sell, Wednesday, May 22, 2024, in Taholah, Wash. The tribe relies on the fish for everything from food to jobs to cultural traditions. (AP Photo/Lindsey Wasson)

Sonny Curley holds his necklace as he speaks about the home he shares with his children and parents Wednesday, May 22, 2024, on the Quinault reservation in Taholah, Wash. The Curley home has a rotting deck and black mold inside, and the family has had to evacuate several times due to flooding. (AP Photo/Lindsey Wasson)

Sonny Curley holds his necklace as he speaks about the home he shares with his children and parents Wednesday, May 22, 2024, on the Quinault reservation in Taholah, Wash. The Curley home has a rotting deck and black mold inside, and the family has had to evacuate several times due to flooding. (AP Photo/Lindsey Wasson)

Jade Rodriguez, left, drives his boat as he checks on his fishing nets with cousin Sonny Curley, Wednesday, May 22, 2024, on the Quinault reservation in Taholah, Wash. Due to salmon decline as a result of glacier melt and rising river temperatures, Curley has made less money from fishing. (AP Photo/Lindsey Wasson)

Jade Rodriguez, left, drives his boat as he checks on his fishing nets with cousin Sonny Curley, Wednesday, May 22, 2024, on the Quinault reservation in Taholah, Wash. Due to salmon decline as a result of glacier melt and rising river temperatures, Curley has made less money from fishing. (AP Photo/Lindsey Wasson)

A fisherman kicks up spray while shaking out a net on the Quinault River, Tuesday, May 14, 2024, in Taholah, Wash. The tribe, which relies on salmon fishing for food, jobs and maintaining cultural traditions, has been facing salmon declines due to rising temperatures and glacier melt. (AP Photo/Lindsey Wasson)

A fisherman kicks up spray while shaking out a net on the Quinault River, Tuesday, May 14, 2024, in Taholah, Wash. The tribe, which relies on salmon fishing for food, jobs and maintaining cultural traditions, has been facing salmon declines due to rising temperatures and glacier melt. (AP Photo/Lindsey Wasson)

Sonny Curley displays his forearm tattoos of Chitwins, or black bears, at the home he shares with his children and parents, Wednesday, May 22, 2024, on the Quinault reservation in Taholah, Wash. The Curley home has a rotting deck and black mold speckling the inside, and the family has had to evacuate several times due to flooding, but they are concerned about starting over. "Where are my parents going to go and where are my kids going to go?" Sonny asked. (AP Photo/Lindsey Wasson)

Sonny Curley displays his forearm tattoos of Chitwins, or black bears, at the home he shares with his children and parents, Wednesday, May 22, 2024, on the Quinault reservation in Taholah, Wash. The Curley home has a rotting deck and black mold speckling the inside, and the family has had to evacuate several times due to flooding, but they are concerned about starting over. "Where are my parents going to go and where are my kids going to go?" Sonny asked. (AP Photo/Lindsey Wasson)

Pelicans fly near the shore as waves from the Pacific Ocean roll in Tuesday, May 14, 2024, on the Quinault reservation in Taholah, Wash. Facing increased flooding from a rising Pacific, the tribe has been working for over a decade to relocate Taholah, their largest village, to a new site on higher ground. (AP Photo/Lindsey Wasson)

Pelicans fly near the shore as waves from the Pacific Ocean roll in Tuesday, May 14, 2024, on the Quinault reservation in Taholah, Wash. Facing increased flooding from a rising Pacific, the tribe has been working for over a decade to relocate Taholah, their largest village, to a new site on higher ground. (AP Photo/Lindsey Wasson)