Restoring Sacred Springs
Through the Pinaleño Sacred Springs Project, Taproot partners with members of the San Carlos Apache tribe and the Ancestral Lands Conservation Corp to restore springs and watersheds affected by drought, disease, and wildfires.Reconnecting with Ancestral Wisdom
The low-tech water harvesting structures used by Taproot are based on ancient designs employed by Southwestern indigenous tribes for thousands of years. Introducing tribal members to the wisdom of their ancestors heals more than just the landscape.
Ensuring Plentiful Water Supplies
Amid ongoing drought in the West, water is scarce on the reservation. Water retention structures can prevent erosion, restore vegetation, boost soil moisture, and raise water tables, helping ensure a resilient water supply. Taproot trains San Carlos Apache Tribe members so they can build these on their reservation.