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Greenville Rancheria was initially donated as a "safe-zone" for Indian people from Euro-American settlers in the late 1800s. This land contained a boarding school for Maidu and other Californian tribes from 1890 until 1920 when it was burned down. This land eventually adopted rancheria status and
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The tribe has been working for years on securing land for housing and membership. The current status of the land the tribe holds is 1 acre in
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The environmental staff is also a part of the "Region 9 EPA Air Work Group" which works to maintain correct air quality in
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Water quality tests are regularly made to maintain proper drinking water quality. The environmental staff attends trainings to stay updated on procedures for keeping the region's drinking water, surface water, and ground water safe.
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ruling was established. Because of this act, the tribes regained federal recognition and the original boundaries of
Greenville Rancheria were restored. These boundaries were also labeled as "Indian Country".
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A Native American Encyclopedia: History, Culture, and Peoples
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793:Big Bend
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630:La Posta
625:La Jolla
530:Big Pine
507:Colonies
377:15 March
311:Archived
278:See also
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898:Lookout
883:Jackson
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778:Alturas
660:Morongo
349:25 June
163:History
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978:Rumsey
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