Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA) Assistant Secretary Bryan Newland recently visited Channel Islands National Park to highlight how approximately $100,000 in funds from the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law will be advancing restoration there.
In a July 14 news release, Newland confirmed a new ecosystem restoration project for the park, which will enhance trail safety, while protecting archeological and natural resources on Santa Cruz Island. The project has the support and assistance of the Santa Ynez Band of Chumash Indians.
“Through President Biden’s Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, we are advancing partnerships between the federal government and Tribes to support access to clean air, clean water and a better environment for future generations," Newland said. "As we make essential investments through this transformative law to conserve ecosystems, mitigate the risk of wildland fire and maintain our national parks, the support and ingenuity of local partners and Tribes who know these natural treasures best is critical.”
The Bipartisan Infrastructure Law has the goal of investing $1.4 billion for ecosystem restoration over the next five years. Other projects that will be funded through the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law can be explored here.
Visitors will find many things to do at Channel Islands National Park, which is made up of five separate islands: Anacapa Island, Santa Cruz Island, San Miguel Island, Santa Barbara Island and Santa Rosa Island. Visitors have to bring their own food and drink, as well as other supplies since there are no services, goods or lodging available on these islands.
