Events

Quechan Agriculture Resource Management Plan.

September 24, 2018 through October 26, 2018.

Online at: http://www.emi-nm.com/quechan/

Locally at:
• Quechan Community Center
• Quechan Senior Center
• Quechan Casino
• Quechan Library
• Quechan Tribal Administration Center

WHY PARTICIPATE?
Because You Want A Tribal-Driven And Local Issue-Relevant Plan That Protects Your Agricultural Resources.

WHAT IS AN ARMP?
A Tribal Planning Document Used To Improve And Protect Quechan Agricultural Resources With An Eye Toward Sustainability And Economic Development.

 

What is this?
This is a survey for the Fort Yuma Quechan Indian Tribe, and all the people who live within the exterior boundaries of the Quechan Indian Reservation. We are using this survey as a tool to better understand our use and needs when it comes to Land Use, Water Use, Agriculture, and Conservation.

Why are we doing this?
The Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA) is in the process of overseeing the preparation of an Agriculture Resource Management Plan (ARMP). To do this in a way that recognizes the many land and water uses, we have created this survey to better gather your voices. Your shared understandings about these resources will inform agriculture and other long-term planning efforts such as assessing interest in tribal agricultural enterprises and pursuits, individual agricultural interests, and conservation needs. The survey responses will also help guide the content of upcoming ARMP community workshops everyone will have a chance to participate in.

What will the ARMP do?
The ARMP document will serve as a long- range plan for the Quechan Reservation which will provide for the utilization, protection, conservation and restoration of agricultural lands for the benefit of the Quechan people and future generations. This will serve to complete and implement a strategic plan for the comprehensive management of Quechan agricultural resources and develop tribal policies based on the collaborative visions that the tribe and all tribal land users have for the Quechan Indian Reservation.

Confidentiality Statement
Your participation in this community survey is voluntary. You may choose not to participate, and you may withdraw your consent to participate at any time. The answers will help dictate the goals and objectives of the ARMP.

Where can I find this survey?
The survey is available online at http://www.emi-nm.com/quechan/ and printed copies are available at the Ft. Yuma Agency BIA Office, the Quechan Community Center, Quechan Senior Center, Quechan Library, Quechan Tribal Administration Office, and Quechan Casino. The survey will be available from September 24–October 26, 2018.

We can assure you that your confidentiality will be protected. We will not attach identifying information to any of your actual responses. Results will be reported in aggregate form only and will be used for educational planning and other planning documents. We may use a quote from this survey, without attributing the quote to you as an individual.