Natural Resources  

The Natural Resources Office is responsible for issues and projects pertaining to the water, wastewater, air, solid waste, watershed, water quality, cultural resources, natural resources, roads, and fire potential of the Smith River Rancheria.

Staff
Our positions are primarily funded through grants from the Environmental Protection Agency.

Brad Cass – Natural Resources Director
Office 707.487.9255 x 3155
Cell 707.218.7504
Email bcass@tolowa.com

Tessa LaFazio – Environmental Protection Technician
Office 707.487.9255 x 3150
Email  tlafazio@tolowa.com

Don James – Water Resource Technician
Office: 707.487.9255 x 3151
Email djames@tolowa.com

Programs and Projects

• Tribal Wastewater Treatment Facility Operation and Projects
• Howonquet Community Water System Operation and Projects
• Water Resource/Source Water Protection
• Environmental Protection Projects
• Recycling
• Solid Waste Program
• Geospatial Information Services (GIS)
• Tribal Emergency Response Committee (TERC)
• Fee to Trust Property Conversion Activities
• Environmental Assessments for Housing Department Activities

Mission

” Our mission is to preserve and protect the natural and cultural resources of both the
Smith River Rancheria and the Tolowa aboriginal territory.” ~ Brad Cass

Additional Information & Resources

Tsunami Preparedness  *New*

Tsunamis: What Boaters Should Know *New*

2012 Natural Resources Report

HAZUS Website

Emergency Reponse Guide Book

Emergency Reponse Guide Book Video

 

To receive a copy of the ERG publication please submit a request to tlafazio@tolowa.com