Public Announcements

THE AUGUSTINE BAND OF CAHUILLA INDIANS WILL PRESENT PUBLIC ANNOUNCEMENTS HERE. BE SURE TO KEEP ON THE LOOKOUT FOR CHANGES TO THIS PAGE.

VIRTUAL PUBLIC HEARING FOR AUGUSTINE GRID RESILIENCE GRANT PROGRAM

The Augustine Band of Cahuilla Indians (ABCI) will hold a statewide virtual hearing on the development of the Grid Resilience Grant Program, funded through Section 40101(d) of the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA). The hour-long meeting will include a live presentation by ABCI staff to outline the program and review the draft tribe’s plan, followed by a moderated question-and-answer opportunity.

For more information please download the instructional information from the link below:

Grid Resilience Grant

Downloadable Fact Sheets

California Department of Conservation

The California Department of Conservation, providing services and information to promote environmental health, economic vitality, informed land-use decisions and sound management of California’s natural resources.

Environmental Protection Agency

The Environmental Protection Agency is an independent executive agency of the United States federal government tasked with environmental protection matters

It is a principal goal of the Augustine Band of Cahuilla Indians (ABCI) to protect human health and preserve, protect and enhance the quality of the environment on the lands of the ABCI, while allowing for responsible and sustainable economic development.

In pursuing the goal to protect and enhance the environment of the reservation, the ABCI has established the Tribal Environmental Protection Agency (TEPA) to develop and implement environmental programs. The TEPA utilizes federal and tribal funding to build capacity and address critical environmental issues and concerns.

As a part of its outreach efforts, the TEPA uses this web site to share helpful information on environmental issues, and tips and tricks to live more sustainably with lesser negative impacts on our planet.