Rio Vista Development & Kizh Nation Partnership

In 2024, the City approved the preservation of the ancient Palmer Oak, also known as the “Jurupa Oak,” as part of the Rio Vista Specific Plan. Estimated to be over 13,000 years old, the Palmer Oak is one of the oldest known living organisms on Earth. To ensure its protection, the City partnered with the Gabrieleño Band of Mission Indians, Kizh Nation, to designate the land surrounding the oak for permanent preservation. After extensive studies to safeguard the tree’s ecosystem, the City was inspired to commemorate this monumental task by creating a video on the Palmer Oak’s remarkable history, ecological significance and the collaborative efforts to preserve it.

Watch the video to discover how 500 acres are being dedicated to the Kizh Nation as land stewards for the preservation of the "Jurupa Oak".