Mno Ki Nenyak

Environmental

The NHBP Environmental Department holds the responsibility of sustainably preserving and protecting the land, water, air and wildlife for the next Seven Generations for the NHBP Community.

The Environmental Department relies on both traditional methods, as well as scientists, technical support and administrative personnel to focus on the environmental needs of future generations of NHBP Tribal Members.

The Environmental Department supervises natural resource-based programs such as maple syrup production, Wild Rice harvesting and natural resource access. The Environmental Department also receives questions and requests that involve natural resource management, water and air quality, garden produce distribution, and hunting and gathering.

Featured NHBP Environmental Programs

Sugar Bushing

The NHBP Environmental Department manages the Sugar Bushing on the Pine Creek Indian Reservation. Sugar Bushing is the process of extracting raw…

Recycling Program

The NHBP Environmental Department develops and administers recycling and composting activities on the Pine Creek Indian Reservation.

Environmental Protection

The NHBP Environmental Department participates in the Environmental Protection Program (EPP) through which department employees monitor.

Wild Rice

The NHBP Environmental Department oversees the restoration, management and inventory of Wild Rice production on the Pine Creek Indian

Eradication Program

The NHBP Environmental Department manages invasive plants found on the Pine Creek Indian Reservation.

John Rodwan

Environmental Department Director