Summit Lake Paiute Tribe - Natural Resources Department

09/15/2026

ATTENTION MEMBERSHIP! Due to an upcoming herbicide treatment next week, please refrain from having direct contact with the Reservation areas highlighted in orange within this post from September 21st-28th. These areas can still be driven through.
For more information on herbicide chemical labels, safety data sheets, and product guides, please email [email protected].

09/08/2026

UPDATE: Dates have been changed to September 19-20th and areas should be avoided until the 22nd.

ATTENTION MEMBERSHIP! Due to an upcoming aerial herbicide treatment next week, please refrain from entering the portion of the reservation highlighted within this post from September 16-21.

For more information on the chemical label, safety data sheet, and product guide, please visit this website us.envu.com/labels-and-sds and scroll down to select 'Herbicide: Marshal Imazapic'.

07/27/2026

The Natural Resources Department has developed draft Water Quality Standards for the Summit Lake Reservation to conserve Reservation waters through describing the desired conditions of the water bodies and the means by which those conditions will be protected or acheived. NRD is hosting 2 information sessions on August 6th and September 3rd, and a public hearing on September 16th. The written comment period is open from July 27th-September 23rd; written comments addressing the standards can be emailed to [email protected]. Oral comments will be received during the information sessions and public hearing. Please contact [email protected] if you have any questions, would like information emailed directly to you, or if you would like to set up an individual meeting.

07/21/2026

The Summit Lake Natural Resources Department is seeking Tribal member feedback on a proposed mammal study on the Reservation using game cameras. If you have any questions or comments, please contact [email protected] or [email protected], or call 775-827-9670. Details for the project and game camera placement are in the photos included here.

05/13/2026

We have decided to change the outreach event dates to June 26-28th. If you have not RSVP'd yet, we are extending the RSVP deadline to May 22nd. An updated RSVP is on our website: https://www.summitlaketribe.org/nrd.html

If you have any questions, please reach Elizabeth at [email protected]

The mission of the Natural Resources Department is to promote conservation, protection, and enhancement of Tribal natural resources. The Department manages a wide array of programs and projects funded through various federal agencies. Through these programs and projects, Natural Resources staff work...

03/02/2026

Summit Lake Paiute Tribe has prepared a Tribal Transportation Plan to present to BIA for 2026-2030 funding cycle.
Public comment is open until Friday, April 3, 2026.

02/23/2026

We are excited to announce the 2026 Summit Lake Outreach Event will be held from June 5th- June 7th (Friday-Sunday) this year! The RSVPs are open, and should be filled out by April 10th! We are having a kid's art contest and are accepting t-shirt designs and event name ideas, which should also be submitted by April 10th! This year, the grand prize is a gaming chair! To fill out our RSVP, scan the QR code below, visit: https://s.surveyplanet.com/5o1frcl6, visit our NRD website, or pick one up from our office or the food pantry. If you have questions, or would like to submit RSVPs via email, contact [email protected]. We can't wait to see you this June!

02/21/2026

02/10/2026

02/10/2026

Are you a UNR undergraduate student looking for a summer internship? We have the perfect one for you!
Fish and Wildlife Technician Interns assist Fish and Wildlife Biologist(s) and other Natural Resources Department employees to perform a variety of natural resources projects, including but not limited to fish and wildlife surveys and assessments, noxious w**d treatments, and range improvements on or near the Summit Lake Paiute Reservation.
Further position details and the application can be found at handshake.com and searching Job #10737047. We are accepting applications NOW until 3/6/2026.
The internship will last from 5/18/2026-8/21/2026 and one applicant will be selected.