For over a decade, Terraphase has supported the North Fork Rancheria of Mono Indians (Tribe) in California by completing Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Environmental Assessments (EAs) for a variety of community development projects. This long-standing partnership reflects our deep understanding of HUD regulatory processes and commitment to culturally sensitive, community-focused environmental planning.
Scope of Services
In one of the Tribe’s recent initiatives, Terraphase completed a HUD EA for the construction of a 4,270-square-foot facility adjacent to the Tribe’s Wellness Center at the North Fork Mill Site. Designed to house the Tribe’s Information Technology Department, the building served as a technology hub supporting digital equity and inclusion programs, education, and cultural preservation. Funded under HUD’s Indian Community Development Block Grant, the project required an EA to be developed by the Tribe as the responsible entity under 24 CFR 58.
Terraphase assessed the environmental impacts and incorporated mitigation measures for previously unidentified cultural resources and migratory birds related to tree removal. The EA concluded the project would not result in a significant impact on the quality of the human environment, supporting a Finding of No Significant Impact (FONSI).
Notable Accomplishments
- Over a decade of HUD EA support
- Ensured compliance with 24 CFR 58
- Identified and incorporated mitigation measures for cultural resources and migratory birds
- Supported a FONSI, enabling project advancement
