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Welcome to the Yurok Tribe Environmental Program Yurok Tribal Environmental Program
Mission The mission of the Yurok Tribal Environmental Program is to protect and restore Tribal natural resources and community health through the exercise of sovereign rights, culturally integrated methods and high quality scientific practices in coordination with the community, Tribal departments, Tribal Council and other agencies. Water – Monitor and assess the conditions and trends of surface water, groundwaters and coastal water of the Reservation and area draining on to the Reservation. Establish and enforce water quality standards. Support restoration activities with Tribal Fisheries and Watershed departments. Contact Ken Fetcho, Assistant Director – Water Division Air – Educate Tribal members on the hazards of air pollution. Represent Tribal cultural burning interests in regional policy forums. Provide information exchange on local air quality conditions and hazards. Develop Tribal Implementation Plan (TIP) for air quality. Contact Lori McKinnon, Assistant Director Solid Waste – Educate Tribal members on environmental and health benefits from responsible solid waste management. Offer workshops on waste reduction practices for Tribal members and Tribal departments. Enhance Tribal infrastructure to handle the Reservation waste stream. Contact Lori McKinnon, Assistant Director or Laura Mayo, Environmental Program Coordinator Pesticides – Coordinate with local stakeholders adjacent to the Reservation on pesticide uses affecting Tribal and other local residents. Monitor for pesticide presence and effects in the water, plant and animal tissues. Obtain federal certification for Tribal staff to inspect pesticide applicators. Contact Lori McKinnon, Assistant Director Environmental Education – Develop curriculum for educating children and adults about various environmental issues. Provide internship and co-op opportunities for youth and re-trained adults in the environmental field. Contact Lori McKinnon, Assistant Director Environmental Review (NEPA) – Provide a professional in-house component for review under the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 (NEPA) as required by federal funding agencies (i.e. HUD, IHS, BIA). Contact Laura Mayo, Environmental Program Coordinator Environmental Consulting – Provide
professional technical assistance and services in any of the areas described
above for other Tribes, non-profits, consulting firms or individuals.
Contact Kevin McKernan for more information.
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