The $250 million Echo Cliffs Health Care Facility will significantly improve healthcare access for the Bodaway-Gap Chapter and nearby communities. ETD, Inc., a Navajo-owned environmental consulting firm, supported this essential project by preparing an Environmental Assessment (EA) and a Supplemental EA. These assessments ensured environmental compliance and advanced critical infrastructure for the facility. A Facility That Meets Critical Needs for…
On September 27, 2024, a significant milestone unfolded three miles south of Page, Arizona, where leaders and community members gathered for the groundbreaking ceremony of the highly anticipated Horseshoe Bend Development Project. The public ceremony, beginning at 9:00 a.m. Arizona time, marked the start of a transformative project that promises to elevate the region’s economic profile, create thousands of jobs,…
Access to affordable, safe housing is a critical need for the San Carlos Apache Tribe. With over 17,300 enrolled members and a high poverty rate, the demand for housing far exceeds the available supply. The San Carlos Apache Housing Authority (SCHA), HUD’s tribal-designated housing entity, is committed to bridging this gap by developing quality homes for low-income families. ETD, Inc.…
The process of obtaining or renewing a business site lease is a critical step for businesses operating on Navajo Nation lands. For the Speedway Gas Station and Convenience Store in Kayenta, Arizona, securing this lease ensures the continuation of essential services and economic contributions to the local community. ETD Inc. played a pivotal role in this process by preparing an…
As a Navajo-owned company, ETD, Inc. takes pride in providing Environmental Assessment (EA) and Tribal Public Engagement services for projects that directly benefit the Navajo people and their land. Under contract with the Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA), Navajo Regional Office, ETD, Inc. led the District 14 Grazing Fencing Project, which involved installing 128.74 miles of fencing across five grazing…
Environmental stewardship and community support are key aspects of ETD’s mission. Recently, ETD provided environmental compliance services for the renewal of New Mexico Gas Company’s (NMGC) rights-of-way (ROWs) across northwestern New Mexico, focusing on critical natural gas pipelines that serve communities across the Navajo Nation and beyond. These ROW renewals enable NMGC to maintain safe, reliable energy infrastructure while adhering…
Summary: The Navajo Forestry Department has prepared this programmatic environmental assessment for the Navajo Forestlands Integrated Resources Management Plan (IRMP) (2018) in compliance with the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) of 1969 and other relevant Federal laws and regulations. It assesses the potential environmental impacts of the Preferred Management Plan and Alternative Management Options described in the plan. Federal guidelines define an IRMP…
The Development at Horseshoe Bend Includes A Luxurious 5-Star Resort, Cultural Center, 120,000 Square Foot Retail Center, And More! On Thursday, business owners, investors, and marketeers convened at the Twin Arrows Casino outside of Flagstaff, Arizona for the 6th Annual Navajo Nation Economic Summit. Being the 3rd and final day of the conference, events are winding down as the morning sessions…
Building a Navajo Boat Dock, another step in a long history of pushing for river access “First in time, First in right” has been the go-to foundation of water law in the American Southwest. If this is true, then why until recently have the native tribes along the Colorado River not had a say in water use? As many are saying, Lake…
ETD, Inc. is proud to have provided comprehensive NEPA compliance services for the Painted Desert Power Solar Project, a landmark 750 MW photovoltaic solar and battery energy storage system located on Navajo Nation land within the Cameron Chapter. Contracted by Navajo Power, we were responsible for ensuring that this transformative renewable energy project adhered to all federal and tribal environmental…
HUD funds New Homes in Native Communities through NAHASDA and Section 184 Loans For over 40 years, the Southwest Indian Foundation (SWIF) has been providing assistance to the “poorest of the poor” in desert southwest reservation areas (SWIF, 2021). One of SWIF’s programs includes new housing, which is funded through U.S. Housing and Urban Development (HUD)’s Native American Housing and…
The ARMP is designed to guide ranchers and farmers in the Navajo Partition Lands (NPL) in managing their land. It sets forth clear goals, objectives, and strategies for range management and conservation. Each ranching and farming operation will develop a customized plan tailored to its specific needs and land conditions. Factors such as seasons, elevation, water availability, and current forage…
