Environmental Department

About

The San Pasqual Band of Indians is a federally recognized Tribal Government. As a federally government entity, the Tribe has jurisdiction and is responsible for the protection of all Tribal resources on the Reservation. The Environmental Protection and Compliance Department works to keep our Tribe in compliance with all federal environmental laws and regulations. We help monitor and manage the environmental health and quality of the Reservation; this includes surface and ground water quality testing, managing solid waste, native plant restoration, erosion control, and illegal dump cleanup and many other important environmental duties throughout the San Pasqual Reservation.

Environmental Newsletters

2024 May/June
2024 March/April
2024 Jan/Feb
2023 November / December
2023 September / October
2023 July/August
2023 May/June
2023 March/April
2023 Jan/Feb

Contact

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John Flores

Director Environmental  johnf@sanpasqualtribe.org
760-651-5141

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Desiree Morales-Whitman

Utility Manager
desireem@sanpasqualtribe.org
760-651-5142

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Vanessa Martinez

Clean Water Coordinator
vanessam@sanpasqualtribe.org
760-651-5151

Office Hours

Monday – Friday
8:00am – 4:30pm

Closed Weekends & Holidays

Transfer Station Hours

Monday – Friday
7:30am – 2:30pm​

Services Provided

Environmental Department

Vanessa Martinez ​​
760-651-5151
Vanessam@sanpasqualtribe.org

  • Environmental Education and Outreach
  • Environmental Wellness Ambassadors Youth Group
  • Septic Inspections and Mapping

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Desiree Morales-Whitman​   
760-651-5142 
desireem@sanpasqualtribe.org

  • Grid Alternatives Solar Application and Scheduling
  • Indian Health Services Septic and Water Applications
  • SDG&E Applications for New Service
  • SDG&E Service Updates and Inspections
  • Transfer Station Management
  • Tribal Elder Pick-ups

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Department Staff

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John Flores

Director
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David Orozco

Transfer Station Operator
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Desiree Morales-Whitman

Utilities Manager
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Vanessa Martinez

Clean Water Coordinator
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