Are you interested in learning about tribally led post-fire riparian restoration in north-central New Mexico?
The Natural Areas Association (NAA) is hosting a Stewardship in Action Field Workshop on Santa Clara Pueblo lands on September 26 - 28, 2023. 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. By incorporating Indigenous Knowledge and values into the recovery process, Santa Clara Pueblo is working with federal agencies and other partners to achieve long-term, sustainable resiliency of their watershed. Learn more about the tribe’s journey.
Photo courtesy of NAA
The purpose of the Stewardship in Action Field Workshop is to share what was learned by Santa Clara Pueblo and their many partners, and to engage land and water management practitioners from Tribes, federal and state agencies, and nonprofit organizations from around the continent. In doing so, the hope is to leverage past success to benefit local communities.
The agenda features both indoor presentations and field experiences. Sessions will explore:
public and private collaboration on 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 climate chaos.
Photo courtesy of NAA
NAA’s field workshops are small by design to provide ample opportunities for peer-to-peer sharing. Registration for this three-day workshop, including transportation to field sites, breakfast & lunch each day, a networking reception, and supplemental resources, is $329 per person. Visit the website to view the agenda and event details. Scholarships are available.
Participation is on a first come, first served basis and capacity is limited. Interested participants should register or email mmcgintyklos@naturalareas.org to reserve a spot.