Hualapai Department of Natural Resources

06/16/2026

3 Positions with Natural Resources Open!

Good Morning and Happy Monday!
Here are current job positions available. Click on the link below to view job descriptions or to apply
https://hualapai-nsn.gov/tribe_employment

06/16/2026

Sharing info on the opening of this year's 2026 Native American Fish and Wildlife Society (NAFWS) Scholarship Program. For Native students pursuing a degree in natural resources or related fields.

Application deadline: August 14, 10 pm MT

Open to enrolled citizens of Federally recognized Tribes who are full-time students in a natural resources-related field, including incoming freshmen, undergraduate, graduate, and PhD students.

For more info, and apply here: www.nafws.org/scholarships or scan the QR code.

06/16/2026

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06/15/2026

Have you noticed more clouds building across Northern Arizona lately? ☁️

As summer progresses, weather experts are closely watching the development of El Niño in the Pacific Ocean. Current forecasts indicate that El Niño conditions are present and expected to strengthen through late 2026. https://www.cpc.ncep.noaa.gov/products/analysis_monitoring/enso_disc_jun2026/ensodisc.pdf )

For the Southwest, El Niño can sometimes bring increased storm activity and a greater chance of above-average precipitation during the cooler months. While no single storm season is guaranteed, additional moisture can benefit rangelands, wildlife habitat, springs, and native vegetation after periods of drought. (https://www.weather.gov/twc/enso)

At HDNR, we’ll continue monitoring weather patterns, water resources, and ecosystem health across the Hualapai Reservation as conditions evolve.

Photo by: JCook/HDNR

06/12/2026

🌼 Species Spotlight: Western Goldentop 🌼

📸 Featured in this photo is the Western Goldentop (also called Western Goldenrod), scientifically known as Euthamia occidentalis.

💡 Fun Fact: Although many people call it a goldenrod, Western Goldentop actually belongs to a different genus than the "true" goldenrods. Its clusters of tiny yellow flowers provide an important late-season nectar source for native bees, butterflies, and other pollinators when many other wildflowers have already finished blooming.

🌿 This hardy native plant is commonly found in moist meadows, streambanks, and wetlands across western North America. Its dense root system also helps stabilize soil and reduce erosion along waterways.

Take a closer look at those bright golden blooms—what appears to be one flower is actually a cluster of dozens of tiny flowers working together to attract pollinators!

06/09/2026

Caroline Fielding, Earldene Achee, and Sam Bender (not pictured) represented Hualapai Veterans Color Guard, posting the colors at the 2026 South West Indian Agricultural Association conference, Prescott Resort & Conference Center, June 8-10, 2026.
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06/09/2026

There's something about that sign that just hits different. 🌻 The adventure starts the moment you arrive. Have you made the trip to Peach Springs yet? Drop a 📍 below if you have!

06/09/2026

Raelene Havatone, SWIAA Vice-President, Hualapai tribal member oversees the registration table. She is sporting a pair of chaps for the raffles happening throughout the 2026 Southwest Indian Agricultural Association conference.

06/05/2026

A Legacy of Leadership Across Generations

This historic photograph captures Sterling Mahone, former Chairman of the Hualapai Tribe, standing in front of what was once the Tribe's first Tribal Office in 1973. As a leader on the Tribal Council, Chairman Mahone helped guide the Hualapai Nation during an important period in our history.

More than fifty years later, his granddaughter, Dr. Martina Dawley, stands in the very same location as she begins her role as Director of the Hualapai Department of Natural Resources. The moment serves as a powerful reminder of the enduring commitment of Hualapai leaders to serve their people, protect their homeland, and strengthen the Nation for future generations.

The building behind them represents more than a place of work—it is a symbol of the growth, resilience, and self-determination of the Hualapai Tribe. Seeing two generations of leaders connected through the same place, decades apart, is both inspiring and meaningful.