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…
ETD Inc. proudly managed the annual indoor air quality (IAQ) testing for all Navajo Nation Gaming Enterprise-owned casinos, ensuring a safe and comfortable environment for both guests and employees. These casinos, vital to the economic development of the Navajo Nation, depend on high standards of air quality to maintain the health and well-being of everyone who enters the facilities. Our…
Under Public Law 106-568, the Navajo Nation can issue land leases without needing the Secretary of the Interior’s approval. The Navajo Nation General Leasing Regulations of 2013 (CO-53-13) detail the process for issuing various types of leases, including agricultural, public, religious (Mission site leases), educational, recreational, and residential land leases. The General Land Development Department (GLDD) reviews and approves these…
The Oljeto Wash Watershed Restoration Project focuses on revitalizing a historic farming area impacted by severe flooding and overgrazing. Located in a small canyon, the upper reaches of Oljeto Wash are home to farms that have existed since the early 1900s. However, erosion and stream incision now threaten the land. After invasive plant removal, ETD created a restoration plan for…
The Baahaali Chapter Comprehensive Land Use Plan is a community-driven guide for sustainable growth. Its primary goal is to provide clear guidelines for housing, recreation, public facilities, and economic development. The plan supports Baahaali’s vision for future development, ensuring that growth happens in an organized and balanced way. Community Engagement The Land Use Plan was shaped by the input of…
Economic Diversification for Navajo Nation: A Path to Sustainable Growth For many years, coal mining and power generation were the main economic drivers for the Navajo Nation. However, with the closure of the Four Corners Power Plant (FCPP) and Navajo Mine in 2014, and the 2019 shutdown of the Kayenta Mine and Navajo Generating Station (NGS), a major shift occurred.…
Greasewood Springs Chapter selected a parcel of land along Navajo Route 15 to be master planned for several commercial developments. The following developments were specifically identified: a gas station and convenience store, fast food, laundromat, post office, RV park and campground, bus stop, picnic area, local vendor stations, and a parking lot. ETD began master planning by working with the…
Tolikan Chapter’s Comprehensive Land Use Plan (CLUP) is a roadmap to the desired future of the community. The purpose is to: (1) improve public involvement through cooperation and understanding; (2) facilitate economic development, public facilities, and housing projects; (3) preserve the landscape and improve the way rangelands are managed; and (4) implement an effective and efficient local government system. The…
ETD Inc. completed an Environmental Assessment for the Bluestone Community Development Project in Houck, Arizona, sponsored by the Navajo Housing Authority (NHA). Located about 10 miles west of the Arizona-New Mexico state line, the project involves constructing 160 homes on 80 acres of private fee simple land owned by NHA. The community, designed with sustainable practices, will include apartments, group…
The Navajo Nation Forestry Department (NNFD) developed a Navajo Nation Forest Management Plan that: (1) promotes the sustained use and protection of forest resources; (2) guides development of multi-year implementation programs for the NNFD; and (3) provides direction to achieve on-the-ground results. Its purpose is to implement policies that meet the demand for the forest resources, while ensuring that the…
ETD was the designated Project Manager for the Monument Valley Navajo Tribal Park Facilities Improvement Project. This project involved new infrastructure development to support a new hotel and visitor center at the park. Improvements included a new storage tank with booster pumps for fire and domestic water distribution, a new eight-mile water pipeline and upgraded well,a new wastewater collection and…
ETD Inc. assisted White Cone Chapter in the procurement of a certified planning firm to prepare the White Cone Commercial development Master Plan. Master Planning is an evolving long-term planning document. It establishes the framework and key elements of a site reflecting a clear vision created and adopted in an open process. It synthesizes goals and the public aspirations for…
