Coverage of tribal natural resources is supported in part by Catena Foundation
This week, the U.S. Department of the Interior announced almost $7 million to support Indigenous-led conservation projects through the Indian Youth Services Corps.
Launched in 2022, the program’s goal is to provide young people with education, job opportunities and training in conservation on public and tribal lands across the country.
In Arizona, the funding supports initiatives to preserve ancestral sites and cultural practices, like building traditional Zuni bread ovens in Grand Canyon National ark. At Wupatki National Monument, crews will protect ancestral Puebloan sites.
Other goals include habitat restoration, invasive species removal, and engaging youth through opportunities like internships and service projects.
