BCRCD staff are always mindful that every hour of work we do takes place on unceded Maidu homelands.  We recognize and give thanks for the example set by local Tribes who have cared for this land since time immemorial. In particular, we are energized by the examples of Native communities’ positive and reciprocal relationship with fire, their view of plants and animals as kindred deserving of respect and curiosity, their integrity, and their sense of humor. We share information and resources with all six Tribes (both Federally-recognized and not) who have traditional territory in what is now called Butte County. 

Some ways we share resources with Tribes:

• Developing low- or no-cost CEQA and NEPA documents for Tribally-led projects
• Free technical assistance for Tribes with land management planning, permits etc (when asked)
• Including funds for Tribal cultural monitoring in our project budgets when we write grants
• Securing grant funding to go straight to Tribes for GIS trainings and software, land management planning, equipment, etc. 
• Providing letters of support for Tribal grant applications
• Helping Tribes write grant applications, create maps etc.
• Helping to facilitate connections between Tribes and Federal agency projects in their territory (especially non-Federally recognized Tribes)

If you work for a local Tribe and have a land-related funding need or capacity need, call us.