The mission of the Natural Resources Department is to promote conservation, protection, and enhancement of Tribal natural resources. The Department manages a wide array of programs and projects funded through various federal agencies. Through these programs and projects, Natural Resources staff work to assert the Tribe’s sovereignty in protecting the environment and natural resources of the Summit Lake Indian Reservation and the Tribe’s traditional territory.
Summit Lake Field Photo
Current Programs and Projects:
Administration Toll Free: (800) 335-7978
Phone: (775) 827-9670
Fax: (775) 827-9678
The Administration Office of the Summit Lake Paiute Tribe located in Sparks, Nevada
Hours of Operation are: Mon - Fri 8:00am - 5:00pm (except Holidays)
Natural Resources Department
Please check out the new section of the NRD webpage below: the Summit Lake Field Photo. Here you will find a photo from a recent field excursion to the Summit Lake Reservation highlighting its beauty, project work, or interesting species.
Natural Resources Technicians:
Lucas Lachica
lucas.lachica@summitlaketribe.org
Rachel Redding
rachel.redding@summitlaketribe.orgN
Environmental Specialist:
Victoria Cernoch
6/8/2020. Nest of short-eared owls (Asio flammeus). To learn more about short-eared owls, please click here. (Photo Credit: James Waddell)
Staff Contact Information
Natural Resources Director:
Rachael Youmans
rachael.youmans@summitlaketribe.org
Natural Resources Coordinator:
Elizabeth Schmid
elizabeth.schmid@summitlaketribe.org
Maintenance Worker:
Cory Burdette