Pueblo Of Santa Clara
Grants Awarded
The "Difference" project aims to introduce 12 disadvantaged youth from Santa Clara Pueblo to the joys of fly fishing and big lake fishing, enriching their lives with this unique outdoor experience. Participants will receive personalized instruction from a professional guide during a free trip to the San Juan River and Navajo Lake, equipping them with fishing gear to foster an ongoing connection to the sport. This initiative aspires to enhance the quality of life for these children while promoting environmental appreciation and outdoor activity within the local community.
Funds will support development of ADA-accessible picnic and recreation infrastructure in Santa Clara Canyon, including shaded shelters, tables, benches, and barbecue areas to improve inclusive outdoor access for community members and visitors.
Elders Videography Interviews with Pueblo Elders documenting their recollections pueblo history, located sacred sites in order to preserve it for future generations. Youth Riparian,Restoration and Inventory Project (RRIP):Nine week wildlife inventory, establish baseline fish data. YCC : Youth restoring and preserving the Puye Cliff Dwellings learning Prehistoric masonry, documentation of sites, condition assessments, repair and stabilization nearby stream restoration.