The Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians

This grant will support Hurricane Helene relief efforts.

This project will create learning spaces for the EBCI Natural Resources Department to utilize expertise from Cherokee knowledge holders (Earth Keepers - Elohi Dinigatiyi) and other Tribal and public land management partners. These activities will increase the department’s ability to connect conservation actions to traditional knowledge and community values.

Event Sponsorship for Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians for hosting the National Tribal Forum on Air Quality being held on May 6-9, 2024.

Gen Ops support for attending the Native Nations and Co-Management Convening

2024 Annual National Indian Timber Symposium Sponsorship

General Operating Support

This project will initiate and build upon ongoing conservation activities relative to watershed restoration and air quality monitoring for tribal lands. The tribe is leading an effort to remove a dam on our river. Additionally, we are expanding our air quality monitoring network to include cultural considerations.

Covid-19 Response

This project will increase tribal environmental asset control on or near Native lands.