Environmental Department
STAFF
Joe Wier, Environmental Director
Cell: (619) 840-4883
Desk: (760)765-0845 Opt 5
George Rodriguez, Environmental Assistant
Grodriguez@iipaynation-nsn.gov
Cell: (760) 803-8460
Desk: (760) 765-0845 Opt 5
Felicia Hill, Environmental Technician
Desk: (760) 765-0845 Opt 5
Joseph Gonzalez, Water Quality Technician
Desk: (760) 765-0845 Opt 5
Andrea Callens, Propagation Specialist
Desk: (760)765-0845 Opt 5
Services
Elders Trash Pick Up
Friday's From 8am - 2pm
Please contact the front desk to be put on the list.
Ily Winy Wood Bank
Free Wood available for Elders and Seniors
Please contact the front desk to be put on the list.
INSY Community Garden
Designated raised garden bed at the INSY Community Garden. Terms and conditions apply.
For more information, please contact Felicia Hill.
Upcoming Events
Community Garden Days - Every Monday from 2:00 - 4:00 PM
Elder Talks - The 3rd Monday of each month from 2:00 - 4:00 PM (Tentative)
Winter RTOC - February 17th - 21st
INSY Tribal Earth Day - Saturday April 12th, 2025, 8:00 am - Noon (Tentative)
Garden with Mom Day - TBD May
Current Grants
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EPA General Assistance Program - $283,188
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Funds the General operation of the Environmental Department. Program tasks include the development of environmental documents, mapping, education and outreach, summer internships, and NAEPC/RTOC representation.
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EPA Clean Water Act Section 106 - $85,000
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Funds water quality monitoring for ground and surface water (NOT DRINKING WATER).
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EPA Clean Water Act Sectio 319 - $65,000
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Funds Non-Point Source Management for Water Protection. current activities include erosion control and urban greening.
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EPA Climate Pollution Reduction Grant - $154,028
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Funds the development of a Priority Climate Action Plan (PCAP) and a Comprehensive Climate Action Plan (CCAP). Activities include a Greenhouse Gas Inventory across all Tribal Sectors and developing mitigation actions to be implemented.
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EPA Solid Waste Infrastructure for Recycling $1,500,000
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Funds the development of a new Small-Scale Sorting and Transfer Station at the current INSY Transfer Station (DUMP). Activities include the construction of a fully enclosed building, trash pick-up in years 2/3, data collection and reporting.
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EPA Tribal Drinking Water Set Aside 2025 - $1,510,100
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Funds Drinking Water System improvements. activities include installing smart meters, interconnecting San Felipe Systems, and Upgrading Telemetry system for remote access.
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U.S. Fish and Wildlife Services - $20,000
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Funds the development of habitat restoration for the Critically threatened Southwestern Pond Turtle.
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U.S.D.A Natural Resource Conservation Service - $30,964
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Funds the development of habitat restoration for the Critically threatened Southwestern Pond Turtle.
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California Natural Resource Agency - $10,000,000
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Land acquisition of the Pinto Ranch and development of Tribally lead Nature and Cultural Center.
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Cal-Fire Forest Health Grant - $2,500,000
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Funds the Volcan Mountain Brush Crew. Activities include the creation of a red card certified hand crew, development of a Tribal Nursery, and reforestation efforts. Collected materials supplement the Ily Winy Wood Bank.
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IHS SDS Grant - $1,100,000
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Funds assist in the development of the INSY's Small-scale Sorting and Transfer Station.
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Women's Foundation - $15,000
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Funds the development and expansion of INSY's Community Garden and Food Sovereignty.
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Tribal Community Resilience Grant - Community Resilience Center Planning - $250,000
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Funds support the completion of feasibility Studies, Engineering reports, designs, and environmental compliance for a Community Resilience Center.
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Tribal Community Resilience Grant - Planning Staff - $150,000
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Funds support payroll for essential staff to conduct emergency planning.
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Pending Grants
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BIA End of Year Forestry Funds - $107,000
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Tribal Nursery Expansion
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BIA Environmental Youth Program - $100,000
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Funds to send Tribal Youth Program to Native American Fish and Wildlife Conference and Annual Region 9 EPA Conference.
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Additional application will fund a weeklong summer camp.
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EPA CWA 319 Competitive - $125,000
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Funding to conduct Septic assessments on Tribal Houses
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EPA CPRG Competitive - $7,500,000
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Funding to install energy efficient doors, windows, appliances, and to replace old fireplaces with EPA approved wd burning stoves.
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Innovative Infrastructure for Wood Materials - $1,000,000
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Funds to expand the Ily Winy Wood Bank by building infrastructure for processing wood material. infrastructure includes sawmill, lathes, plainer, and other wood processing equipment.
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EPA Environmental and Climate Justice Change Grant - $10,000,000
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Funding to build a Community Resilience Center complete with Gym, Laundy Facility, Locker Rooms, Commercial Kitchen, Tech Center, Wellness Center, and General offices.
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