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Summit Lake Paiute Tribe - Natural Resources Department

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The Summit Lake Paiute Tribe Natural Resources Department's mission is to promote the conservation, protection, and enhancement of Tribal natural resources.

05/22/2025

The final details for our 2025 Outreach Event are now available. Members who RSVP'd for the head of the party will also receive a printed version in the mail.

If you are riding in a tribal vehicle, please meet at the Sparks office (2255 Green Vista Drive, Suite 402) by 11:30 AM on Friday, June 6th.

If you plan to drive your own vehicle and would like to caravan with us, please also arrive at the Sparks office by 11:30 AM.

05/05/2025

The Natural Resources Department understands that the Lahontan cutthroat trout spawning run is an important part of Summit Lake Paiute Tribe’s culture and Summit Lake’s ecosystem. Beginning in 4 days, we will be sharing a live stream video of the Reservation’s fish trap. The live stream link can be accessed on our website or by scanning the QR code on the poster above, and will only be available to Members in the allotted times and dates listed above.

04/23/2025

Trout Unlimited is hosting their third annual arbor day tree planting this Friday, April 25th! Please see the flyer attached for details and email [email protected] to RSVP.

03/27/2025

Scholarship Opportunity: the Nevada Cattlemen’s Association has three scholarship applications due April 2nd! Please visit their website for more details: https://www.nevadacattlemen.org/scholarships.

03/14/2025

We are excited to announce the 2025 Summit Lake Outreach Event will be held from June 6th- June 8th (Friday-Sunday) this year! The RSVPs are open, and should be filled out be April 18th! We are also accepting t-shirt design and event name ideas, which should also be submitted by April 18th! To fill out our RSVP, scan the QR code below, visit: https://s.surveyplanet.com/trf0cbnl, or visit our NRD website. For questions, to submit RSVPs via email, or to send in t-shirt designs and name ideas, please contact [email protected]. We can't wait to see you this June!

02/24/2025

Are you a UNR undergraduate student looking for a summer internship? We have the perfect one for you!

Fish and Wildlife Technician Interns assist Fish and Wildlife Biologist(s) and other Natural Resources Department employees to perform a variety of natural resources projects, including but not limited to fish and wildlife surveys and assessments, noxious w**d treatments, and range improvements on or near the Summit Lake Paiute Reservation.

Further position details and the application can be found at handshake.com and searching Job #9695286. We are accepting applications NOW until 3/7/2025.

The internship will last from 5/19/2025-8/22/2025 and one applicant will be selected.

02/18/2025

We are excited to begin planning our 2025 Reservation outreach event. Please let us know by February 28th which of the following dates work best for you: May 30th -June 1st (3 days), May 31st- June 1st (2 Days), June 6th-8th (3 days), or June 7-8th (2 days). You can share your preference by leaving a comment, sending us a direct message, emailing [email protected], or calling 775-827-9760 and asking for Elizabeth. We look forward to your input.

02/07/2025

Scholarship opportunity! The Nevada Association of Conservation Districts' Scholarship is available and must be submitted by April 15,2025. Details are included in the image below, and applications can be found at their website: https://nvacd.org.

02/06/2025

The FPST Environmental Protection Department is hosting the Fallon Paiute-Shoshone Tribe's 26th Annual Earth Day Celebration at Oats Park, Fallon, NV on April 19,2025 from 10AM-2PM.

"This event provides the community with the opportunity to come together to support a clean environmental and to educate people of all ages about our changing climate, conserving our natural resources, and protecting human health and the environment. There will also be cultural exhibitions and live family entertainment."

01/22/2025

2025 CCD/WNA AD Fire Hiring Season

The Carson City District/Western Nevada Agency are hiring firefighters for their 2025 Fire Season. Visit our website (https://www.summitlaketribe.org/nrd.html) to download the full recruitment flyer and program application. Completed applications can be emailed to [email protected]. For more information, contact Dan Gustafson AFMO WNA at 775-291-6196. Applications are due by March 7, 2025.

10/02/2024

At the next Tribal Council meeting on October 19, 2024, NRD will be discussing our proposed Nonpoint Source Assessment Report and Management plan. If you would like to review the documents, email
[email protected]. We look forward to your input on our monitoring and management of the Summit Lake Watershed. Those interested may join the council meeting at the NRD facilities at Summit Lake, or over zoom (zoom link will be provided).

Nonpoint Source pollutants come from many different sources, both natural and human-made and are carried by rainfall or snowmelt into bodies of water. We are monitoring levels of pollutants in the creeks, springs, and lake in the Summit Lake Watershed.

08/01/2024

We have a new addition to our team! Meet Elizabeth Mast, she will be taking over as the Tribe’s new Environmental Specialist! Let’s get to know her:
1. Official job title:
Environmental Specialist
2. Where did you graduated from and/or where are you currently studying?
I obtained my BSc in Environmental Science with a minor in Biology at Nevada State University. I am currently completing my MSc in Ecology, Evolution, and Conservation Biology at the University of Nevada, Reno.
3. What projects are you lead for?
Monitoring Water Quality in the Summit Lake watershed, monitoring nonpoint source pollution, noxious w**d management, conducting outreach.
4.What is your field work experience?
I have worked for lake monitoring programs and conducted research at Castle Lake, Lake Tahoe, and Donner Lake. I have worked for local governments as nonpoint source pollution mitigator.
5.Why do you want to work with Summit Lake Paiute Tribe?
I want the opportunity to help the tribe conserve their resources through learning from them. I am passionate about aquatic conservation and am excited to be part of the team here.
6.What are your hobbies you have when you are off work?
I am a landscape artist, and enjoy fly fishing, hiking, mountain biking, and skiing. I try to get outside as much possible.
7.Finally, what are your goals you want to accomplish through working with the tribe in this upcoming field season ?
I look forward to helping develop water quality standards and continuing to build on the great programs we have.

Address

2255 Green Vista Drive #402
Sparks, NV
89431

Opening Hours

Monday	8am - 5am
Tuesday	8am - 5pm
Wednesday	8am - 5pm
Thursday	8am - 5pm
Friday	8am - 5pm

Website

http://www.summitlaketribe.org/nrd.html, https://nebula.wsimg.com/f98118a3968b4189346e8db5881f929f?AccessKeyId=8EAD84491

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