State Water Boards Water Quality & Water Rights Training - PLEASE RETURN YOUR SURVEY BY FEB 21, 2012

Please Help Plan a Training Sesssion Designed Especially for California Native American Tribes*

The State Water Board is planning a training session for California Native American Tribes on State of California water quality and water rights programs. The training team wants the session to be effective and would appreciate a tribal perspective. Your answers to these 10 short survey questions will help us tailor the session to best meet the participants' needs.

*The term “California Native American Tribe” signifies all Indigenous Communities of California, including those that are non-federally recognized and federally recognized, and those with allotment lands, regardless of whether they own those lands. Additionally, because some water bodies and Tribal boundaries cross State borders, this term includes Indigenous Communities in Oregon, Nevada, and Arizona that are impacted by water in California. All references to “Tribe” shall refer to California Native American Tribes as defined by the California Water Plan.

PLEASE RETURN YOUR SURVEY BY FEBRUARY 21, 2012

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* 1. To your knowledge, does your California Native American Tribe have any experience working with the Water Boards?

Yes, we have received funding assistance for water related projects through the State Water Board.

Yes, we have participated in meetings, and or hearings at either the State Water Board, or with one of the Regional Boards.

Other (please specify). NOTE: If your experience involves confidential matters, please contact Marie Hoffman of the California Water Boards directly.

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* 2. Do you know of a specific issue your California Native American Tribe worked with the Water Boards to resolve? If yes, please state the issue and whether or not it was resolved:

Yes (please describe)

More about the issue and whether it was resolved (please DO NOT submit confidential information here, Contact Marie Hoffman of California Water Boards directly):

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* 3. The session is planned for Spring 2012. Due to travel and budget restrictions we will likely only be able to hold one session. What location do you believe will encourage the most tribal participation? (possible locations in parenthesis)

Southern California (Riverside, Los Angeles, or Bakersfield)

Central California (Stockton, Fresno, or Sacramento)

Northern California (Santa Rosa, Redding, or Yreka)

Please describe any specific recommendations for a location: