​​Natural Resources Department

Natural Resources Director:

James Simmons

james.simmons@summitlaketribe.org


Natural Resources Coordinator:

Meghan Munn

​​meghan.munn@summitlaketribe.org


Maintenance Worker:

Cory Burdette

cory.burdette@summitlaketribe.org

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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.

Staff Contact Information

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Summit Lake Field Photos

  • Connecting with Summit Lake Event information
  • NRD is Hiring again! Positions include Biologists and Technicians! Check out our Employment Page
  • 2023 NRD Newsletter is now available HERE.  Printed copies with fishing licenses will be mailed out early April.
  • The NRD has implemented a new vehicle marking procedure, authorized vehicles will now have an SLPT logo on the doors and/or tailgate​​.

Current Programs and Projects:

Fish and Wildlife Biologists:

James Waddell

james.waddell@summitlaketribe.org


Audrey Dufresne 

​audrey.dufresne@summitlaketribe.org



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​​Natural Resources Technicians:

Rachel Hartman

rachel.hartman@summitlaketribe.org


Mary-Clare DeBord

maryclare.debord@summitlaketribe.org


Environmental Specialist:

Madison Hutchinson 

Madison.hutchinson@summitlaketribe.org​​

 Administration Toll Free: (800) 335-7978

          Phone: (775) 827-9670

Fax: (775) 827-9678

The Administration Office of the Summit Lake Paiute Tribe

located at 2255 Green Vista Dr. Ste. 402 in Sparks, Nevada 89431-7599

Hours of Operation: Monday through Friday, 

8:00am-12pm & 1:00pm-5:00pm - Closed Holidays