As the Environmental Department staff coordinates the annual inspection of Tribal septic systems in the coming weeks, we would like to encourage homeowners and our neighboring communities to continue to care for and maintain their septic systems.
Climate Change Adaptation Planning at Pala Reservation
Staff from the Environmental Department recently participated in a three-day training at the Pala Band of Mission Indians Reservation in early June 2016.
Site Visit with Office of Indian Energy Summer Interns
The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Office of Indian Energy provides career development opportunities for students through various internship programs.
2016 Earth Day Season
The Ramona Band of Cahuilla Environmental Department has had a busy 2016 Earth Day season!
GIS Training with Bureau of Indian Affairs
Staff from the Environmental Department recently attended a four-day GIS training in Lakewood, Colorado in early May 2016.
Hiking Tips for Spring
With the start of spring, Ramona’s Environmental Department staff have some tips to share for those who may be eager to explore their local hiking trails.
Riverside County Third District Summit
On March 31, 2016, Tribal Chairman Joseph Hamilton and Project Manager John Gomez attended a Third District Summit hosted by County of Riverside Supervisor Chuck Washington at South Coast Winery Resort and Spa.
Stream Team Training
The Environmental Department, in conjunction with other Tribal Environmental Department staff, has recently been participating in the monitoring of streams at various Southern California Tribal Reservations.
Section of State Highway 371 to be named for fallen Special Deputy
Frank Hamilton, uncle to Chairman Joseph Hamilton and Vice Chairman Manuel Hamilton, was posthumously honored by Riverside County.
Flood Fight Training at Manzanita Reservation
Staff attended a Flood Fight Training hosted by the Native American Environmental Coalition (NAEPC), in conjunction with the California Department of Water Resources (DWR), in early February 2016 at the Manzanita Reservation.