Wyoming
Hometown:
ERC Project
Project Title:
Creating A Sustainable Ecotourism Model on Wind River Indian Reservation
Host Community or Region:
Wyoming
Host Organization:
Wind River Development Fund
In collaboration with the Wind River Development Fund, the project aspires to establish a sustainable ecotourism model on Wyoming's Wind River Indian Reservation. Encompassing 2.2 million acres of pristine wilderness, the reservation offers unmatched opportunities for ecotourism, including fly fishing, hunting, climbing, and hiking. The Intertribal Tourism Summit identified the need for an aligned vision that expands ecotourism businesses while safeguarding tribal interests and the environment. As a crucial member of the collaborative team, the ERC Fellow will support building a comprehensive vision, developing a strategic plan, and coordinating the execution of the ecotourism project. The ultimate outcome is a well-established ecotourism model, delivering economic and financial benefits to the reservation, tribes, and enrolled members while carefully protecting tribal interests and managing sustainable tourism volumes. This initiative blends economic development with the preservation of indigenous culture and natural resources, ensuring a lasting impact on the Wind River Reservation.
Interested in supporting this project or learning more? Contact the ERC program team here.
