A Tribal community in Nevada has made a significant contribution to support an important environmental project.
According to local news outlet This Is Reno, the Reno-Sparks Indian Colony donated $10,000 to One Truckee River. The nonprofit coordinates with public and private partners to protect the river and its ecosystem.
While it’s not currently designated as such, the RSIC considers the Truckee River a Traditional Cultural Property and has been advocating for its inclusion in the National Register of Historic Places, which could further protect the essential water source and habitat…