Project Milestones

The ARMP development process spans several phases from initial scoping through final plan adoption and community presentation.


  • Timeline item 1 - active

    Winter 2025 - Spring 2026

    Community Input (Scoping)

    Establishing stakeholder working groups, launching the project website, conducting community outreach, and holding input sessions across all 24 council delegate districts within a 30-45 day comment period.


  • Timeline item 2 - incomplete

    Summer 2026 - Fall 2026

    Assessment & Fieldwork

    Rangeland assessment fieldwork across the Nation, continued media and social media outreach, review and analysis of public comments and community feedback, and drafting of meeting summaries.

  • Timeline item 3 - incomplete

    Fall 2026 - Winter 2026

    Formal Public Meetings

    Tribal government updates, additional community outreach, formal scoping meetings, a second 30–45 day comment period, and initial draft plan preparation.

  • Timeline item 4 - incomplete

    Spring 2026 - Fall 2027

    Draft ARMP & EIS

    Development of the draft Agriculture Resource Management Plan and Environmental Impact Statement, incorporating all community input, technical analysis, and traditional knowledge.

  • Timeline item 5 - incomplete

    Fall 2027 - Spring 2028

    Public Review & Final EIS

    Public review of the draft ARMP and EIS with formal comment period, followed by development of the final EIS and plan presentation to the community.