Mooretown Rancheria of Maidu Indians of California

This project enhances Tribal capacity to participate in two large-scale planning processes that impact Maidu ancestral waterways and surrounding landscapes, supporting tribal sovereignty and meaningful participation in decision-making about control and management of natural and cultural resources.

This project will improve Mooretown’s forest stewardship through purchasing high-pressure water pumps and Compressed Air Foam Systems (CAFS) for our existing equipment, which will allow for safer operations during forestry activities throughout the year.

Project purpose is to 1) retain access to ancestral lands, 2) increase engagement with USFS, participating in decision-making and control of our ancestral lands, and 3) leverage knowledge to expand partnerships with other National Forests to support Indigenous stewardship on lands across California.

This grant will support planning and permitting for restoration projects on the Feather Falls Tribal Cultural Landscape.