The Environmental Department leads the stewardship and protection of natural resources throughout CIV traditional territories. Using both traditional ecological knowledge and scientific methods, the department monitors and defends against environmental threats including watershed degradation, air quality issues, geohazards, and contamination. A central focus is the protection and restoration of the Jilkáat Aani Ka Héeni watershed and its sacred salmon populations—resources vital to the cultural and physical survival of the tribe. The department also conducts research and monitoring related to water, sewer, and waste systems in order to support environmentally friendly infrastructure planning and to ensure that these systems align with the Tribe’s long-term ecological goals. By building the Tribe’s capacity to independently monitor and protect the lands and waters of CIV traditional territories, the department plays a critical role in safeguarding traditional lifeways for future generations.
- Environmental Monitoring (watershed monitoring, air quality monitoring)
- Geohazards (Kuti, EPSCoR: landslides, flooding, bank stabilization, avalanches)
- Contaminated Sites (TRP Brownfield Program)