This session focuses on how California’s tribal governments are taking a leadership role in addressing the orphan and idle well challenges across their lands. By leveraging traditional knowledge and innovative strategies, tribes are developing solutions that reflect both environmental stewardship and community well-being. Key discussion points include:
•    Building tribal capacity for managing orphan well plugging and remediation.
•    Engaging communities with culturally appropriate, locally driven solutions.
•    Collaborating with state and federal agencies to access records and navigate approval processes for well abandonment.