What We Do
The Woodfords Indian Community is comprised 70 acres of trust land and surrounding areas in Eastern Alpine County, California. The Woodfords Community Council is an elected governing body of five (5) council members, comprised of enrolled members of the Washoe Tribe of Nevada and California.
Woodfords Community Council
Serving the Woodfords Indian Community • Alpine County, CA
Our Purpose
The Woodfords Community Council (WCC) acts as the local governing body dedicated to managing the local affairs, promoting the general welfare, and protecting the health, safety, and sovereignty of our residents. Through intentional program administration and proactive legal oversight, we ensure resources directly enrich our land base and community members.
Programs & Departmental Supervision
WCC provides comprehensive oversight and governance for vital community branches that cultivate education, environmental stewardship, and youth empowerment:
Woodfords Indian Education Center (WIEC)
We actively supervise educational pathways, cultural camps, and youth academic initiatives designed to preserve traditional heritage while fostering robust scholastic excellence for our community's children.
Washoe Tribe Conservation Corps
WCC guides local environmental programs and resource management, training members in ecological defense, land stewardship, and climate resiliency planning within our local territory.
Woodfords Community Recreation Dept.
We govern health, physical wellness, and community bonding initiatives centered around the Woodfords Community Gym, facilitating sports leagues, open gym events, and youth wellness programs.
Active Collaborations
True community strength relies on unified efforts. WCC proudly maintains an active collaboration with the Washoe Native TANF - Alpine Site to integrate supportive services, culture camps, family development assistance, and community workforce training.
Recent News & Press Releases
WCC Named Key Collaborator for Community Resiliency Center (CRC) Grant
The Woodfords Community Council is proud to officially announce its receipt and integration as an active collaborator for the Community Resiliency Center (CRC) Grant program funded by the State of California. This critical framework enables WCC to advocate strongly for structural reallocations to safely reinforce local infrastructure, preserve our sovereign community land base, and build toward long-term public health, safety, and community centers for decades to come.
Woodfords Community Council Awarded Federal BIA Environmental Grant
WCC has been awarded federal grant funding totaling $112,037 under the BIA Water Management Planning & Pre-Development program. These funds are designated for an independent investigation into the human health risks and environmental water resource impacts stemming from 55 years of advanced secondary treated wastewater releases from the South Tahoe Public Utility District (STPUD). WCC will deploy these resources to establish a comprehensive Quality Assurance Project Plan (QAPP), conduct quarterly municipal well testing, and collect vital surface water data to protect community welfare.