Walker River Community

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Recreational area Weber reservoir for camping, swimming, etc. One sandy road to get there so it's sometimes difficult. Small community park with a couple swings, there is also a track. Not too many places to gather. Community park with baseball to open next year with asphalt walking area. Healthcare - Walker River tribal clinic working off refferal system. Ambulance service and for emergency service there is Care Flight. Educational Services there is Walker River Education Dept. Transportation for medical is done by clinic, homemaker for Elders to offer services for shopping, etc. Funding to come in to offer transportation to Yerington for school. There are volunteer EMTs to help out.

Educational dept. started a language program to revitalize culture and language. Culture incorporated more into school district. Pinenut Festival is a shared history and brings together everyone, has been going on for nearly 100 years.

Majority of residents are employed off reservation at Hawthorne military base. Walker River has just over 90 employees. Not a lot of job opportunities in Schurz. Abandoned vehicles and houses serve as an environmental concern. Environmental program has been doing better in protection. Still fighting for water rights since early 1900s. Walker Lake has been improving, but not until recently.

Phone system always goes, poor internet and cell service. Emergency and other calls are slowed down. Would benefit from being in one district so there doesn't have to be multiple connections. Tribal needs should be priority. Cafeteria has a diesel smell that has not been fixed. Poverty level is almost 50% where families are under the poverty line. There needs to more local jobs to help. Politicians should understand people on a cultural level. Local and state support needed.

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Population: 5924
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Economic or Environmental Interests

Majority of residents are employed off reservation at Hawthorne military base. Walker River has just over 90 employees. Not a lot of job opportunities in Schurz. Abandoned vehicles and houses serve as an environmental concern. Environmental program has been doing better in protection. Still fighting for water rights since early 1900s. Walker Lake has been improving, but not until recently.


Community Activities and Services

Recreational area Weber reservoir for camping, swimming, etc. One sandy road to get there so it's sometimes difficult. Small community park with a couple swings, there is also a track. Not too many places to gather. Community park with baseball to open next year with asphalt walking area. Healthcare - Walker River tribal clinic working off refferal system. Ambulance service and for emergency service there is Care Flight. Educational Services there is Walker River Education Dept. Transportation for medical is done by clinic, homemaker for Elders to offer services for shopping, etc. Funding to come in to offer transportation to Yerington for school. There are volunteer EMTs to help out.


Cultural or Historical Interests

Educational dept. started a language program to revitalize culture and language. Culture incorporated more into school district. Pinenut Festival is a shared history and brings together everyone, has been going on for nearly 100 years.


Community Needs and Concerns

Phone system always goes, poor internet and cell service. Emergency and other calls are slowed down. Would benefit from being in one district so there doesn't have to be multiple connections. Tribal needs should be priority. Cafeteria has a diesel smell that has not been fixed. Poverty level is almost 50% where families are under the poverty line. There needs to more local jobs to help. Politicians should understand people on a cultural level. Local and state support needed.
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