This photo, showing our clean blue sky, exemplifies the need to monitor and protect our air.

To protect the environment, water resources and air for the safety and welfare of the people of the Jicarilla Apache Nation;

to be a voice for the Jicarilla Nation’s concerns on environmental legislation at state and federal levels; 

to provide regulation and enforcement of environmental codes and standards;

to be a consulting resource to assist other departments in managing environmental related areas of responsibility.