Stewardship Projects

 Reducing wildfire risk and improving forest health through fuel reductions, thinning, and culturally informed land management practices across ancestral MI-WUK lands.  These efforts not only honor traditional knowledge but also secure a healthier future for generations to come—caring for the plants, animals, waters, springs, and air that sustain our community. 

 Protecting waterways, restoring natural hydrology, and improving watershed health across ancestral MI-WUK lands through restoration projects and ecological stewardship.  This includes maintaining cold water temperatures to support salmon populations and revitalizing riverbanks to sustain the entire ecosystem. 

 Applying traditional MI-WUK ecological knowledge and cultural stewardship practices to guide land restoration, habitat protection, and long-term care of ancestral lands. These efforts honor cultural traditions while strengthening the health and resilience of the landscape. 

 Developing training and employment opportunities for tribal members in forestry, fuel reductions, watershed restoration, and cultural land stewardship. These programs build a skilled local workforce while supporting long-term stewardship of ancestral MI-WUK lands. 

 Restoration and protection of traditional cultural sites, including the historic MI-WUK roundhouse ceremonial grounds and associated community gathering spaces. These efforts help revitalize cultural traditions, ceremonies, and intergenerational knowledge while preserving sacred places on ancestral lands. These are the key stepping stones to our existence and our connection to the Creator.