Bishop Paiute Tribe's Conservation Open Space Area - COSA

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The Bishop Paiute Tribe's COSA is set aside for wildlife habitat, recreation, education and community Check out the digital self-guided tour of the COSA!

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10/15/2025

Same view, from our Western pond in the COSA, 24 hours apart. Our rain collection tube located in our air quality monitoring station showed that we got .63 inches of precipitation yesterday! The change of the seasons is here. Goodbye Taatsawano, hello Yuuwano.

09/18/2025

Our next FOC event is next week! Join us Wednesday, September 24th, from 5:30-7:30 pm in the COSA. We will be pulling out w**ds and putting in some wonderful native plants to help attract pollinators. Hope to see you all there 🌱🎉

03/25/2025

Our next Friends of the COSA event is here!
Join us this Sunday, March 30th, from 10-12pm to help hand w**d in part of the northern field for w**d suppression.
All equipment needed will be provided, but please make sure to check the weather and dress accordingly.
Snacks, coffee, and water will be provided, but bringing your own water bottle is encouraged.
We look forward to seeing you all there 👩‍🌾👨‍🌾

03/18/2025

Part of the Northern field in the COSA has been undergoing some big changes!

As a part of noxious w**d management, we have had several groups of volunteers out in the field helping us create burn lines and mulching.

We want to thank everyone who has helped out. We are so thankful for this wonderful community and to the folks who have dedicated their time and gotten their hands dirty!

There will be plenty of volunteer opportunities in the future. Make sure to keep your eye out for monthly Friends of the COSA events.

03/04/2025

The next Friends of the COSA event is here!
Join us this Sunday, March 9th, from 10-12pm to help lay down cardboard and hay in part of the northern field for w**d suppression.
All equipment needed will be provided, but please make sure to check the weather and dress accordingly.
Snacks, coffee, and water will be provided, but bringing your own water bottle is encouraged.
We look forward to seeing you all there 😸

01/19/2025

We have one spot left for the fly tieing workshop this Tuesday!

01/13/2025

🎆The next Friends of the COSA event is this Sunday, the 19th, from 10-12pm.
We will be removing vegetation from a part of the northern field in the COSA.
All equipment will be provided, but please dress responsibly for working outside and the weather. Snacks will be provided. Bringing your own water bottle is encouraged.
Feel free to reach out with any questions. Have a great week, and we hope to see you soon!

12/21/2024

Here are some photos taken today in the COSA as a part of our seasonal photo monitoring project.

There is lots to reflect on as the winter solstice approaches rapidly. The COSA is a wonderful place to sit and ponder on the year past. Soon, the days will be longer, and the COSA will regain some gorgeous hues from the awakening vegetation.

What are some things you're feeling thankful for as this year comes to an end?

12/09/2024

Can you spot the difference? 🦆?🦆

This video was taken in the western pond of the COSA and features two Mallards and… an American Coot! The Paiute word for duck is püyü.

If you zoom in you can see the female brown Mallard leading the way, the black Coot in the middle, and the green headed male Mallard trailing behind.

A Coot is described as a “plump, chicken-like bird that acts like a duck.”

Head over to the COSA with some binoculars and see what other birds you can spot. Remember to pick up after yourself to keep this area clean for ourselves and all the püyü to enjoy ☀️

09/17/2024

Our Tribal Conservation Corps (TCC) Crewmembers Cal and Jacob were out in Polly's Pollinator Graden this morning pulling w**ds and planting nupitchi (yerba mansa/Anemopsis californica). These two have been putting lots of hard work into the garden this summer, and it shows!

09/14/2024

Great opportunity for Tribal Youth to learn how to fly fish! Sign up here by September 17th at noon: https://survey123.arcgis.com/share/a0bc9b28230a40b995a75c0d3dc385eb

09/11/2024

Want to work in the COSA? Interested in outdoor education and conservation work? Check out the COSA Education Coordinator position!

You can find the job description here:https://sierranevadaalliance.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/Bishop-Paiute-Tribe-Position_Description_Form_2023-2024.pdf

And you can apply here: https://sierranevadaalliance.org/snap-position-descriptions-2/

Bishop Paiute Tribe
Bishop Paiute Environmental
Owens Valley Indian Water Commission
Owens Valley Paiute-Shoshone Cultural Center

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Bishop, CA
93514

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+17609205525

Website

http://www.bishoptribeemo.com/

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