VISION

To provide water resources management services to NPTEC that ensures the protection, enhancement, and development of the Tribe's water resources both surface and groundwater.

GOAL

The Water Resources Division manages the Tribe's surface and groundwater and their watersheds for the benefit, health, culture and welfare of the Tribal public and treaty - reserved resources.

DESCRIPTION OF SERVICES

We participate in various water related projects; we continue to address the quality of water available to sustain these uses and seek opportunities to develop and enhance the Tribe's water resources. 

STAFF

• Director, Gwendolyn Carter

• Office Specialist, Christine Porter

• Office Specialist II, Helen Goodteacher

PROGRAM COMPONENTS

1. PPG (Performance Partnership Grant)

2. Total Maximum Daily Loads (TMDL's)

3. Groundwater Protection

4. Underground Storage Tanks

5. Utilities & Environment Services

6. Regional Tribal Operations Committee

7. Administration & Planning

CONTACT INFORMATION

Lapwai >    208-843-7368 PHONE      208-843-7371 FAX

Under the Clean Water Act, DEQ is required to analyze state waters to determine whether they meet state water quality standards and if additional pollution controls are needed. Through a Memorandum of Understanding, DEQ,USEPA and the Nez Perce Tribe recently completed a study of the physical, chemical and biological conditions of the South Fork Clearwater River Watershed. Based on this study the three parties are proposing the following actions:
Chapter 1
Chapter 2
Chapter 3
Chapter 4
Chapter 5
Executive Summary
Appendix A
Appendix B
Appendix C
Appendix D
Appendix E
Appendix F
Appendix G
Appendix H
Appendix I
Appendix J
Appendix K
Appendix L
Appendix M
Appendix N
Appendix O
Appendix P
Appendix Q
Appendix R
References and Glossary
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