Map of Pyramid Lake Paiute Reservation.

Pyramid Lake Reservation

The Pyramid Lake Paiute Indian Reservation was ordered reserved for Indian use by the federal government on November 29, 1859.  The land base was confirmed by Executive Order in 1864. Illustration 1 depicts the geographic location of the Pyramid Lake Reservation in Nevada. The reservation comprises 481,357acres of which 112,000 surface acres is occupied by Pyramid Lake, with a shoreline of 125 miles. The reservation is located 35 miles northeast of Reno in parts of Washoe County, Lyon County, and Storey County, Nevada.

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Long Term Goal 

Build capacity for productive food systems and food access on the reservation to increase fruit and vegetable intake, and protect natural resources and cultural practices while building community development programs for youth and elders.

Northern lights at Pyramid Lake.
Nik in tree pruning tree.

 

Nik with veggie for seniors bag, Christmas delivery.
 

 

Nikwich's headshot.

Nikwich Wright

Pyramid Lake Reservation FRTEP Coordinator – Extension - Nixon, NV

Location 

Based in Nixon, Nevada

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