Discover Our Conservation Efforts
Highlighting vital initiatives to protect Tséyi’s canyons and preserve Navajo cultural heritage.
Tséyi’ni voted and requested to do a Water Release for both Tsaile and Wheatfields Dam. Tsaile water is going and slowly rebuilding the water ways. Wheatfields we had ran into issues with the Natural Water flows. There is diversion impacts occurring that was unknown for decades.
2026 Water Release from Tsaile / Wheatfields Dam
Tséyi’ni Canyon Residents/People, National Park Service, Navajo Nation Division of Natural Resources, Bureau of Indian affairs all came together to start working on the over due Joint Management Plan in stewarding Canyon De Chelly/Canyon Del Muerto. (Picture taken by: Delegate Shawna Claw)
May 27, 2026 Joint Management Planning
Tséyi’ni Canyon Residents/People has been assisting the National Park Service with their Wayside Project in which the signs at the overlooks will be replaced. Coming together has been very heartfelt in which we collaborate and remember the Long Walk and what our Ancestors went through for us to still be here.
2026 National Park Service Wayside Project Assistance
Chinle Chapter went on Canyon Del Muerto side of Canyon De Chelly to do some road work. We followed them up along with National Park Service – Chinle. The Stewardships from both entities are very much appreciated. Once again Thank you Chinle Chapter and Canyon de Chelly National Monument – National Park Service.
July 15-6, 2025 Chinle Chapter Del Muerto Road Maintenance
After many decades of much needed stewardship of the Canyon De Chelly Roads Chinle Chapter touched up the roads and provided access for the Tséyi’ni Canyon Residents/People to have the ability to go to their plots on the De Chelly side. Next week, if things go as planned, Canyon Del Muerto will also have some areas that will be worked on. THANK YOU CHINLE CHAPTER
July 9-10, 2025 Chinle Chapter De Chelly Road Maintenance
2025 Currently working with Chinle Chapter and the Tséyi’ni Canyon Residents (TA Members) on addressing the Grasshopper infestation that is affecting the crops and orchards.
Canyon Del Muerto Grasshopper Infestation
Currently working with Navajo Nation Historic Preservation Department on creating a seal / certificate for Tséyi’ni Canyon Resident Certified Tour Guides and Business Owners.
Authenticating Canyon Stories Project
Many years have gone by that the Canyon Erosion Control / Water Reservoirs have had maintenance. Currently, trying to work with the entities on addressing this issue that impacts the ability for Tséyi’ni Canyon Resident to farm.
Erosion Control / Water Reserve Project
Proposing to collaborate with the local school district to develop a Canyon De Chelly/Canyon Del Muerto Curriculum that will capture Tséyi’ni Canyon Resident Family stories from the Navajo Long Walk of 1868.
Canyon De Chelly – Canyon Del Muerto Children Curriculum
Currently requesting from BIA Fuels Management Section Wildland Fire and Aviation Management for a Control Debris Burn or other alternative to get rid of the Tree Debris.
Control Debris Burn
Currently, the Canyon has an overgrowth of Russian Olives, Tamarisk and Cottonwood Trees. We will be asking Tour Companies to assist with pulling out the new growth of these trees so that we can put a stop to future growth.
Operation Stop New Tree Growth
