The goal of the Resource Conservation Program is to manage natural and biological resources (such as plants and wildlife) within the Morongo Reservation. Resource conservation plans and resource management strategies aim to protect Morongo’s resources. Resource conservation activities include invasive species removal, erosion control, species identification, habitat enhancement, and biological assessments. Many activities have similar goals to those undertaken by the Tribal Water Program and are overseen by the Tribal Water Program Environmental Specialist. Resource conservation activities are carried out with the cooperation and/or guidance of agencies such as the US Fish and Wildlife Service, which oversees the Endangered Species Act and Migratory Bird Treaty Act, and the Natural Resources Conservation Service, which provides technical assistance to implement conservation practices.
The Morongo Environmental Protection Department has been awarded the Tribal Wildlife Grant. The grant’s goal is to strengthen the resiliency of the diverse wildlife and habitats found on the Morongo Reservation. This will be achieved by conducting surveys, identifying potential locations for a Tribal Wildlife Conservation Area, and developing a plan to enhance and protect a conservation area.
We would like your input regarding the areas and the wildlife around the Reservation, this will help us determine which areas are crucial to analyze for the benefit of Morongo; Form closes 12/18/24. If you have any questions, please reach out to our Resource Conservation Specialist, Oscar Perez, at [email protected] or 951-755-5198. Please click below to participate in the community feedback form!