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Tribal representatives urge expanded outreach, question single-seat representation on GSA
Summary
A tribal technical assistance coordinator told the board one seat currently designated for tribal representation covers seven tribes and tribes want more engagement, orientation, and discussion about adding seats; staff said DWR tribal liaison support and outreach are planned.
Javier Silva, a tribal technical assistance coordinator and member of the Sherwood Valley Band of Pomo, told the Ukiah Valley Basin GSA on Aug. 28 that tribes are concerned about having one tribal seat represent many distinct communities and urged the board to prioritize tribal outreach.
“[It] is quite a undertaking…to keep all of them engaged,” Silva said, describing the workload and costs for tribes that would need to review agency reports and participate. He told…
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