Tag: conservation
Amah Mutsun Reclaim Land Stewardship Through Land Trust
Through the Amah Mutsun Land Trust, the tribe is regaining it’s role as stewards and tenders of the lands traditionally occupied. “Creator gave us the responsibility to take care of Mother Earth and all living things,” said Valentin Lopez, tribal chairman. “We have to find a way to live up to that responsibility.” Santa Cruz Sentinel Read more…
Amah Mutsun Land Trust News
Ninety-six acres of ecologically and culturally important coastal prairie land between Ano Nuevo State Park and the Rancho del Oso unit of Big Basin will enjoy protection from the Amah Mutsun tribe under the terms of a first-of-its-kind conservation easement deal brokered by Sempervirens Fund. Acceptance of the easement, previously held by the American Land Read more…
Amah Mutsun Tribe Acquires Conservation Easement
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE August 22nd, 2013 AMAH MUTSUN TRIBE ACQUIRES CONSERVATION EASEMENT NEAR BIG BASIN REDWOODS AND AÑO NUEVO STATE PARKS The Amah Mutsun Tribal Band, Costanoa Lodge and Sempervirens Fund Partner to Protect the Natural and Cultural Treasures of the Santa Cruz Mountains Pescadero, Calif. –The Amah Mutsun Tribal Band, First Read more…
Conservation Mission
WE ARE AMAH MUTSUN, OF THE LANDS KNOWN TO US AS POPELOUTCHOM. HOME TO OUR FOUR-LEGGED, WINGED, FINNED, AND PLANT KIN; THEY HAVE PROVIDED US WITH ALL THAT WE NEEDED FOR MILLENNIA – WE WILL CARE FOR THEM. RESTING PLACE OF THOSE THAT CAME BEFORE US AND CRADLE OF THOSE YET TO COME, THEY ARE Read more…