CHIPS Expansion

Blending Cultural Knowledge With Sustainable Forestry Careers

Amount

$652,344

Partners

Chicken Ranch Rancheria

Counties of Impact

Alpine

Amador

Calaveras

Inyo

Mariposa

Tuolumne

Foundational Elements
& Industries

Sustainable Recreation & Tourism

Natural & Working Lands

Clean Energy/Energy Resilience

Housing & Placemaking

Land Use & Tenure

Workforce Development & Education

Project Description

The CHIPS Forestry mission is to empower disadvantaged communities, and in particular Native Americans, by fostering workforce development, preserving tribal ecological knowledge, and promoting sustainable forest stewardship.

We are committed to protecting and restoring natural resources and ancestral lands while nurturing economic growth and self-sufficiency.

Our approach values intergenerational wisdom, respects cultural heritage, and strives to create meaningful, skill-building employment opportunities in forest management and restoration for the betterment of disadvantaged Native American communities and the environment.

By achieving a triple bottom line of social, environmental, and economic sustainability, CHIPS is dedicated to creating a lasting positive impact on Native American communities, our shared ecosystems, and future generations.

Partners

Project Contact: Amanda Coats, CHIPS

Recent News from CHIPS Expansion:

Watch Amanda Coats’ presentation at the recent LEAF conference, during the Natural & Working Lands breakout session.