welcome to payahuunadü

Payahuunadü is the original Nuumu (Paiute) place name for the Eastern Sierra.

It means “the land of flowing water.”

We believe that being fully informed on the past, present, and future conditions of water will better equip our communities to advocate for a better water future. Water is life, and the well-being of all depends on protecting and stewarding our watershed. Join us as we explore ‘what happened to the water’ and work towards a shared vision of the future of Payahuunadü.

The Revealing Payahuunadü website and program is continually evolving. We look forward to collaborating with the community and invite your feedback, input, or ideas. Please get in touch with our Water Empowerment Organizers to share your thoughts.