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Rising from Ashes: A Tribe’s Nature-based Approach to Watershed Restoration will highlight an innovative and iconic case study in public and private collaboration on sovereign tribal lands following a series of catastrophic wildfires. Given the increasing frequency of these fires, there is a vital need to mitigate destruction through preemptive nature-based restoration practices before disaster strikes. By collaborating with federal agencies and other partners to incorporate indigenous knowledge and values into the recovery planning process, the Santa Clara Pueblo is working to achieve long-term, sustainable resiliency of the watershed.
The purpose of this Stewardship in Action Field Workshop is not simply to share what was learned by the Santa Clara Pueblo and their many partners, but also to engage land and water management practitioners from tribal nations, federal and state agencies, and nonprofit organizations from around the continent to share information and leverage success for the benefit of local communities.
The agenda features three days of content featuring both indoor presentations and field experiences. Sessions will explore public and private collaboration on sovereign tribal lands, process-based restoration and watershed resilience, forestry and fire management, sediment stabilization, native plant restoration, indigenous knowledge, nature-based solutions, and preparing for future climate impacts by working together.
Participation is open to tribal, federal, state, private, and non-governmental organizations, with an emphasis on land-management practitioners, tribal members, and students.
The agenda will include three days of content featuring both indoor presentations and field experiences organized as follows.
Participation is open to tribal, federal, state, private, and non-governmental organizations, with an emphasis on land-management practitioners, tribal members, and students.
Join us for a USDA Forest Service Career Workshop on Tuesday, September 26, 2023 at the Santa Claran Resort & Casino, Espanola, NM. See the AGENDA and LEARN MORE.
The career workshop will primarily focus on entry level, early career, and internship positions; however, USDA Forest Service staff will be happy to answer all questions and provide information about applying for positions across the agency.
Undergraduate and graduate students, and recent graduates from tribal colleges, colleges, and universities are welcome.
Santa Clara Pueblo
NAA has secured a room block at the Santa Claran Casino Resort for $69 per night. Please mention the Natural Areas Association room block when booking.
The Santa Fe Regional Airport - Estimated 40 minutes from Española, NM
The Albuquerque International Airport - Estimated 90 minutes from Española, NM. Ground Transportation
This Stewardship in Action Field Workshop is provided with support from the USDA Forest Service, Bureau of Land Management, and Santa Clara Pueblo Forestry.
Proof of vaccination will not be required.
NAA’s goal is to create a healthy environment for all participants. For the safety and consideration of everyone, please stay home if you are feeling ill, have a fever, or are recovering from an illness.
If you have recently been diagnosed with or exposed to COVID-19, please consult and adhere to the CDC Isolation and Exposure Calculator. Please do not attend if you have a suspected or confirmed case of COVID-19.
NAA policies and protocols may be updated at any time based on CDC and/or local or state public health guidelines as needed. By attending this event, you assume all of the risk of contracting COVID-19 and agree to hold the NAA harmless.
Join the people who protect and manage our natural areas.