The Pala Environmental Department is responsible for every aspect of environmental health on the Pala reservation. In addition to our water, air, and waste management programs, we also monitor and administer programs in pest management, hazardous waste storage and disposal, community cleanups, and more.
The Pala Environmental Department’s Air Program has been funded by the US Environmental Protection Agency since 1999. This funding supports continuous outdoor air quality monitoring in Pala, as well as outreach and education about indoor air quality.
Learn more on the Air Program page.
Environmental education is a key component of the Pala Environmental Department’s mission. Working with other departments in Pala and external partners, the Education Program leverages grant funding and Tribal support to develop outreach materials, curricula, and activities to promote environmental awareness and stewardship.
Maintaining the vitality of the landscape is critical to the health of habitats for plants, animals, and people in Pala. The Pala Environmental Department’s Habitat Program seeks to protect, preserve, and steward Pala’s land through a variety of grant- and tribally-funded projects, including land-use planning and fire mitigation.
Learn more on the Habitat Program page.
The Pala Environmental Department’s Waste Program provides waste disposal services for household trash, electronics, appliances, recyclable materials, and more. Primarily funded through grants, this program also cleans up illegal dump sites and conducts outreach on proper waste disposal, organic composting, and household hazardous waste handling.
The Pala Environmental Department’s Water Program coordinates with the Pala Utility Department to ensure that the community’s drinking water is safe and meets Federal Safe Drinking Water Act standards, with funding from the US Environmental Protection Agency. The program also oversees surface water quality and prepares Pala for drought by promoting water conservation through education and initiatives.
Learn more on the Water Program page.
For more information, contact the Pala Environment Department:
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