Mission and Vision

Vision

To become a conservation model for the restoration of the lands, waters and air of the First Peoples in the State of Louisiana. 

Mission

To make federal and state conservation programs work with the First Peoples for the restoration of our land, water and air through education and demonstration. 

Our purpose and powers include:

  • To advise and assist each member in the development of natural resource and conservation plan and budget
  • To facilitate communication among members to enable each member to better serve its respective Indian Community
  • To cooperate with tribal councils, inter-tribal organizations, governmental agencies, private organizations, and others to accomplish common purposes
  • To develop meaningful relationships with state and federal regulatory bodies and agencies, and to provide timely input in the development of environmental policies which affect Indian communities
  • To coordinate meaningful consultation with the United States Department of Agriculture, the Natural Resources Conservation Service and the State Conservationist
  • To assess tribal needs and general environmental concerns within the State of Louisiana
  • To secure financial and other resources to accomplish the foregoing purposes and such other related purposes as the Association may from time to time identify.