“Through repeated interactions and formal consultations, the city and the Pechanga Band continue to collaborate on how development projects in and around Murrieta can avoid impacting tribal cultural resources.”
—Environmental Law Institute
Pechanga Case Study 1: Murrieta Hills Specific Plan Amendment
Regarding the development of land on Luiseño Traditional Territory in Southern California
Report Sep-01-2024 1-min read
Table of Contents
Table of Contents
Report Publish Date: September 1, 2024
This case study describes negotiations and consultations between the Pechango Tribe in Southern California and the City of Murrieta Hills regarding the development of land on Luiseño Traditional Territory.
Primary Takeaways
Tribal concerns over the environmental and cultural impacts of the project have persisted for decades. Consultation with the city eventually led to an agreement that included input from the Tribe on the handling of cultural resources and identification of items with Tribal cultural value.
Overview and Objectives
The authors aimed to show the importance of good-faith consultation with Tribes regarding land-use projects that may affect areas of important Tribal cultural value and of acknowledging the importance and validity of Tribal knowledge.
Hypothesis or Approach
The case study includes a history of the development plans and the dispute, descriptions of environmental impacts on traditional cultural places and traditional tribal cultural places, Tribal concerns regarding the consultation, and key testimony from members of the tribe.
How This Influences Change
The case study highlights the importance of following guidelines for effective consultation with Tribes on projects that may impact their cultural resources.
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