"The ranch is located in one of the most remote parts of California. It's a huge property, said Lucy Blake, president of the Northern Sierra Partnership. On the east side, there are large sagebrush flats that climb up into conifer forests and aspen groves. It has a lot of springs. It's very rich in wildlife. When we're out there, we've seen herds of pronghorn antelope and golden eagles. It's very vast and beautiful. A classic Western landscape."
"On Wednesday, the Washoe Tribe, who have lived around Lake Tahoe for thousands of years but were pushed off their lands in the 1850s during the Gold Rush by settlers, miners and loggers, announced a historic deal to reclaim some of their ancestral territory. The tribe spent $6 million to buy Loyalton Ranch, a scenic 10,274-acre property 35 miles north of Lake Tahoe in Sierra and Lassen counties, from the city of Santa Clara for $6 million."
The Washoe Tribe purchased Loyalton Ranch, a 10,274-acre property 35 miles north of Lake Tahoe, for $6 million to reclaim ancestral territory. The city of Santa Clara bought the ranch in 1977 intending geothermal development for its municipal utility, but those plans never materialized. The property supports diverse wildlife including pronghorn antelope, mountain lions, wolves, mule deer, and golden eagles, along with springs, sagebrush flats, conifer forests and aspen groves. The acquisition was funded with $5.5 million from the state Wildlife Conservation Board and assistance from Feather River Land Trust and the Northern Sierra Partnership. The tribe plans to keep the land undeveloped for ceremonies, wildlife conservation, and cultural education.
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