Webinars
EPA Region provides Training and Technical Assistance Opportunities as well as Tribal Environmental Webinars. We don’t always list all of them here, so please visit the EPA Region 10 website for the latest information.
Training and Technical Assistance Opportunities
Tribal Environmental Webinars
Upcoming Webinars and Training Opportunities
Plastics & Climate: EPA Webinar – April 4
From production and transport to consumption and disposal, plastics have a profound impact on our environment, including climate. “Plastics & Climate: Exploring What We Know, Impacts on Vulnerable Communities, and How to Solve the Problem,” hosted by EPA’s Trash Free Waters program, will address the relationship between plastics and climate change. Three expert panelists will provide information and answer your questions about the effects of plastic consumption and production on climate change.
Community Air Monitoring Fundamentals: EPA Webinar Series – April 3, 4, 10, 17, 24
Community air quality monitoring consists of local efforts to measure and understand what is in the air a community breathes in. The Community Air Monitoring Fundamentals Webinar Series will cover air quality concepts, how air quality and air monitoring are regulated, air quality measurement devices, and much more.
- April 3: Introduction to Air Quality Concepts and Regulations
- April 4: Introduction to Air Monitoring and Measurements
- April 10: Building an Air Monitoring Network: Objectives and Data Management
- April 17: Building an Air Monitoring Network: Selecting Equipment, QAPPs, and Siting a Monitoring Device
- April 24: Building an Air Monitoring Network: Installation, Operation, Data Analysis, and Communication
DEC Lead Acid and Household Battery Workshop (ATCEM) – March 29
This workshop hosted by the Alaska Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) at the Alaska Tribal Conference on Environmental Management (ATCEM) will feature presentations on backhauling batteries in Alaska, battery disposal and recycling regulations, battery shipping regulations, an overview of battery types, hands-on identification and packaging practice, and more.
NTAA/EPA Air Policy Update Call – March 28
Join this National Tribal Air Association (NTAA)/EPA monthly meeting to hear important air quality and climate policy updates and updates from around the country related to Tribal air programs.
- Email Carolyn.Kelly@nau.edu to join the call.
Health Risks of Indoor Exposure to Fine Particulate Matter and Practical Mitigation Solutions: EPA Webinar – March 27
Join EPA for an Indoor Air Quality Science Webinar featuring the report, Health Risks of Indoor Exposure to Fine Particulate Matter and Practical Mitigation Solutions.
Nature-Based Solutions for Climate Resilience: EPA Webinar – March 26
Hosted by EPA’s Watershed Academy, this webinar will feature professionals from across the country that are conducting nature-based projects to promote climate resilience. Speakers will discuss a variety of work related to the restoration, protection, and management of natural and modified ecosystems.
Science and Monitoring Funding Opportunity Open for Columbia River Basin – Webinar March 28, 2024
Columbia River Basin Community,
Today the EPA’s Columbia River Basin Restoration Program released a Request for Applications for entities interested in improving the understanding of toxics and their effects on water quality in the Columbia River Basin by increasing the number, type, and scientific rigor of toxics monitoring projects in three program priority areas: 1) characterization and spatiotemporal trend analysis; 2) pathway identification; and/or 3) novel methods and approaches.
Funding Opportunity Number: EPA-R10-OW-CRBRP-2024-01
Assistance Listing Number: 66.962
Total Available Funds: $15M
Minimum Application Amount: $300,000
Maximum Application Amount: $3M
Project Length: up to 5 years
Number of Awards Anticipated: 5 – 10
The grantee will be responsible for a 25% non-federal cost share/match. Tribal applicants can cost share/match with either non-federal and/or federal funds. Tribal applicants who are selected under this competition can ask EPA to fully waive this match requirement.
Eligible applicants include state governments, Tribal governments, regional water pollution control agencies and entities, local government entities, nongovernmental entities, soil and water conservation districts, public or nonprofit institutions of higher education, as well as hospitals operated by state, Tribal, or local governments or that meet the definition of nonprofit at 2 C.F.R. § 200.1.
The EPA will host an informational webinar for prospective applicants on March 28 from 10:00-11:30 AM Pacific. EPA staff will provide an overview of the RFA and answer frequently asked questions. The webinar will be recorded and made available upon request.
All applicationsmust be received by electronic submission through Grants.gov by 11:59 PM Eastern on May 17, 2024.
More information, including how to join the webinar, can be found on our website at Columbia River Basin Restoration Funding Assistance Program | US EPA
Please help us get the word out by sharing this announcement with your networks!
Michelle Wilcox
Columbia River Basin Restoration Program
Geographic Programs Section
US EPA Region 10
360.753.9469 | wilcox.michelle@epa.gov
EPA OEJECR Environmental Justice Webinar for Tribes and Indigenous Peoples on March 27
Greetings from EPA’s Office of Environmental Justice and External Civil Rights (OEJECR):
Please join us for the next EPA OEJECR Environmental Justice Webinar for Tribes and Indigenous Peoples on March 27, 2024, 2:30 PM – 4:00 PM ET.
You can register here: https://usepa.zoomgov.com/webinar/register/WN_0Z9xMHj0SmmfMRsuG1fdcg#/registration.
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s Environmental Justice Webinar Series for Tribes and Indigenous Peoples includes monthly webinars intended to build the capacity of Tribal governments, Indigenous peoples, and other environmental justice practitioners by discussing priority environmental justice issues of interest to Tribes and Indigenous Peoples.
Webinar Agenda
Wednesday, March 27, 2024
2:30 – 4:00 PM ET
- The Office of Environmental Justice and External Civil Rights Updates:
Inflation Reduction Act Funding, Technical Assistance, and Other Programs and Policies
- Best Practices to Advance Environmental Justice:
Demonstration of EPA’s EJScreen Mapping Tool
- Tribal Presentation:
Overview of the White House Environmental Justice Advisory Council’s Indigenous Peoples and Tribal Nations Work Group
- Open Discussion and Q& A
I hope you can join and feel free to share this invitation with your networks!
Andy Bessler He/Him Stakeholder Coalition Coordinator & Tribal Consultation Advisor Partnerships and Collaboration Division Office of Environmental Justice and External Civil Rights 202-250-8743 desk 928-380-7808 cell bessler.andy@epa.gov 1200 Pennsylvania Ave NW MC2201A Washington, DC 20460 |
Washington State Department of Ecology 6PPD Action Plan Recommendations Meeting April 18, 2024
Advanced Notice:
6PPD Action Plan – Phase 1 Recommendations
Tribal Government Review Period
April 18 – May 17, 2024
The Washington State Department of Ecology and Department of Health are currently developing recommendations to the Legislature that will advance our work on 6PPD in Washington state. We would like to extend an invitation to federally recognized tribes to review these recommendations and provide feedback prior to their finalization and transmittal to the Legislature.
We convened an advisory committee in January 2024 as part of our 6PPD Action Plan recommendation development process. The advisory committee includes representatives from Washington state agencies, Federal agencies, Tribal governments with lands and traditional territories in Washington state, municipalities, and community groups. Representatives from several Tribes are participating in the advisory committee, and we wanted to share additional opportunities for feedback and discussion with Tribes. The advisory committee will complete recommendation development on April 17.
We will send the draft recommendations for review and comment by Tribal governments on April 18 and request any feedback by May 17.
We will also host a 6PPD recommendation review meeting, in partnership with the Northwest Indian Fisheries Commission, on Thursday, April 18 from 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. to support the start of the 30-day review period. We will review each of the recommendations and provide opportunities for questions and discussion. You can join this meeting using the Zoom link below.
- Join the Zoom meeting online
- Dial-in information
- Phone: +1 253 215 8782
- Meeting ID: 899 8411 1211
- Dial-in information
If you would like additional opportunities for discussion during this review period, please reach out to me or Tyson Oreiro, tyson.oreiro@ecy.wa.gov, to schedule a meeting.
With respect,
Tanya Williams | she/her | 6PPD Lead Agency Planner
Hazardous Waste & Toxics Reduction Program
Washington State Department of Ecology
tanya.williams@ecy.wa.gov | 360-688-4993 (c)
Columbia River Basin Restoration Program Working Group Meeting May 22-23
The EPA has set May 22 and 23rd as the next hybrid meeting of the Columbia River Basin Restoration Program Working Group. The in-person meeting will take place in Spokane, WA with discussions and breakout sessions designed around face-to-face interaction. In-person attendance is encouraged!A virtual option will be available as well for the presentation portions of the meeting. We are planning a two-day meeting format with an afternoon session on Wednesday May 22nd and an all-day session on Thursday May 23rd. We have some amazing speakers lined up and may even have a site visit opportunity. Robin Parker sent a save the date Outlook invitation in January and the proposed agenda will be sent in the near future. Please email her (Parker.Robin@epa.gov) if you did not receive the save the date or want to be added!
Arctic Remote Energy Networks Academy (Alaska) – July/August – Apply by April 3
The Arctic Remote Energy Networks Academy (ARENA) works to catalyze power systems integration across small communities in the Circumpolar North. ARENA is now accepting applications for its 2024 cohort. Participants will learn from one another and tour successful, high-penetration renewable systems deployed in remote northern communities. The curriculum is designed for a non-technical audience with a focus on project management, networking, and knowledge sharing.
Discovering ANCSA and Funding Programs for Contaminated Sites: ANTHC Training (Alaska) – April 2-4
The Alaska Native Tribal Health Consortium (ANTHC) is hosting a training in Bethel, AK, with the Association of Village Council Presidents on the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act (ANCSA), followed by a half-day Resources Roundtable on Brownfields, Formerly Used Defense Sites (FUDS), the Native American Lands Environmental Mitigation Program (NALEMP), and Contaminated ANCSA lands. The training is being offered to build capacity around ANCSA and share information on resources to address contaminated lands in rural Alaska communities.
If your Tribe is interested in having ANTHC visit your community to provide an ANCSA training (whether 1 hour, 1 day, or 2 days) and information on resources for contaminated sites, contact Lisa Griswold at lgriswold@anthc.org.
Air Quality Outreach & Education in Tribal Communities: ITEP Training – May 21-23
This entry-level professional development course hosted by the Institute for Tribal Environmental Professionals (ITEP) is designed to prepare Tribal staff to conduct a variety of education and outreach activities that will help increase awareness about environmental issues and abilities to make informed decisions that protect air quality and human health. Course participants will experience environmental education tools and curricula that can be used in formal or informal educational settings. Participants will receive a Particulate Matter (PM) sensor through a long-term loan for conducting air quality outreach activities. Topics include assessing air quality needs and concerns in the community, developing an effective outreach plan, creating materials for outreach, developing partnerships for outreach, implementing citizen science in Tribal communities, and using air quality sensors to increase awareness of air pollutants. Applicants who have an outreach task in their current work plans will receive preference.
Community Emergency Response Team Training: Alaska Forum – April 18
The Alaska Forum, in partnership with the State of Alaska and EPA, is offering a free Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) Training to Alaskans residing in rural communities. The CERT program educates individuals about disaster preparedness and trains them in basic disaster response skills, such as fire safety, light search and rescue, team organization, and disaster medical operations. This training will take place both online and in-person in Anchorage, AK. The online portion is a cumulative of 12 hours of guided coursework, which can be completed at your own pace before April 4. Qualifying travel costs of up to $1500 will reimbursed upon successful completion of the training.
Treatment as a State for Air Quality: TAMS Course – April 9-11
This advanced professional development course from the Tribal Air Monitoring Support (TAMS) Center will provide detailed information for Tribes who want to a better understanding “Treatment As a State” and how it applies to air quality management under the Clean Air Act. Topics will include the relationship among TAR, TAS, SIP, TIP, FIP; steps in preparing a TAS application; options for TAS including delegation; EPA’s review process; advantages and disadvantages of TAS/delegation; gaining Tribal support; strategic planning for TAS; and resources to assist in developing a TAS application. The course will be held in person in Las Vegas, NV.
Refrigerant Recovery: Zender Training – May 10
This course from Zender Environmental trains communities to perform refrigerant recovery at their landfills. This training will be held in person in Anchorage, AK.
Backhaul & HazMat Regulation: Zender Training – May 7-9
This comprehensive backhaul training from Zender Environmental will include safety, DOT HazMat regulations, inventory, storage, packing, shipping, labeling, and shipping paperwork. The training will be held in person in Anchorage, AK.
Waste Equipment Operation & Maintenance: Zender Training – March 20
This virtual training from Zender Environmental focuses on small landfill equipment such as skid-steer loaders, balers, glass crushers, and other recycling equipment. Learn how to approach equipment maintenance to increase program sustainability, set up a typical work area for routine maintenance, and approach more complicated repairs. Maintenance budgeting and equipment purchase or replacement will also be covered.
New EPA Davis-Bacon Grant Term and Condition: EPA Grants Webinar – Mar 28
This training will discuss the new Davis-Bacon Term and Condition that is required for certain programs that involve construction activities.
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Procurement, Subawards, and Participant Support Costs: EPA Grants Webinar – Mar 27
This training will cover EPA’s procurement regulations and requirements. Specific topics include best practices for contracts, consultants, equipment, and supply purchases; review of subawards (grant awards provided by a pass-through entity to a subrecipient); and participant support costs (payments to individuals who participate in grant activities but are not employees of the grant recipient).
The Competition Process: EPA Grants Webinar – Mar 26
This webinar will help grant applicants learn how to find and successfully apply for competitive EPA grants. EPA will also provide an overview of the competition process from application through evaluation and selection.
Development & Implementation of Tribal Solid Waste Codes & Ordinances: EPA/IHS/ITEP Training – February 12-5, March 6, and April 23-25, 2024
Do you work for a federally recognized Tribe or Alaskan Native Village that has an Integrated Solid Waste Management Plan but lacks enforceable solid waste codes? Consider applying for Development and Implementation of Tribal Solid Waste Codes and Ordinances, a tuition-free training offered by the Institute for Tribal Environmental Professionals (ITEP), Indian Health Service (IHS), and EPA. The course is online February 12-15 and March 6, and in person (location TBD) April 23-25. Applications will be announced in December.
Tribal Self-Governance Conference – April 15-18, 2024
Hosted by the Self-Governance Communication and Education Tribal Consortium, the Tribal Self-Governance Conference features discussions, workshops, and opportunities around strategies to strengthen Tribal self-governance and improve the health and well-being of Tribal communities. The conference will be held in person in Chandler, Arizona. Early bird registration is available until December 1.
Virtual Waste Equipment Operations & Maintenance Training: Zender Environmental – March 27, 2024
This 2-hour training hosted by Zender Environmental will focus on small landfill equipment such as skid-steer loaders, balers, glass crushers, and other recycling equipment. You will learn how to approach equipment maintenance to increase program sustainability, how to set up a typical work area for routine maintenance, and how to approach more complicated repairs. Maintenance budgeting and equipment purchase or replacement will also be covered.
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Completed Webinars
Indirect Cost Rates: EPA Webinar Recording
EPA’s Office of Grants and Debarment has posted the materials from the EPA Grants Indirect Cost Rates Webinar held on December 6, 2023. View the webinar and associated materials on the EPA Grants Indirect Cost Rates Webinar web page.
SAM Registration: EPA Webinar Recording
On February 15, EPA Region 10 hosted a webinar with Jody King of Apex Accelerators, who provided detailed tips and tricks for dealing with SAM registration, an issued that has bedeviled many Alaska Tribes. Listen to the recording to find out why and how to get around those sticky wickets. If you are having issues with SAM registration that cannot be resolved after viewing this webinar, please contact Jody at jlking8@alaska.edu.
- Listen to the recording. Passcode: 31629771. The recording will expire in 30 days.
- The slide presentation is attached.
Starting a Firewood Bank: University of Maine Webinar Recording
Firewood banks are organizations that provide emergency and seasonal wood for heating homes. The Bipartisan Infrastructure Law included $8 million for firewood banks. In this webinar, the University of Maine School of Forest Resources and the Alliance for Green Heat will discuss how to start a firewood bank and how to apply for federal assistance to fund one.
EPA’s Grants Competition Process Webinar
EPA’s Office of Grants and Debarment conducted a webinar on EPA’s Grants Competition Process on December 4, 2023. The webinar materials and recording are now available on the EPA Grants Competition Process Webinar webpage.
Solid Waste Burning: ITEP/Zender Webinar Materials
The Institute for Tribal Environmental Professionals (ITEP) and Zender Environmental co-hosted two webinars on November 16 and December 13. The PowerPoint presentations and a recording of the webinar are now available. Topics include solid waste burning, waste burning at Alaska Class III landfills, and ambient air quality monitoring for solid waste burning.
Show Me the Money: DEC Webinar Recording
The Alaska Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Solid Waste Program hosted its monthly solid waste teleconference on December 15. This webinar focused on funding for solid waste and recycling initiatives in rural Alaska.
You Are What You Eat (and Breathe) – Exposure and Impacts of Nano- and Microplastics on Human Health: EPA Webinar Recording
On November 30, EPA hosted an excellent webinar on plastic waste and its impacts on human health and our environment.
GAP NOFA: Tips and Forms: EPA Webinar Recording
On December 12, EPA Region 10 hosted a webinar on application tips and forms for the GAP NOFA. The presentation is attached.
- Listen to the recording. Passcode: 18635919
Slides from EPA Region 10 Tribal Programs on FY25 NOFA
Greetings from the R10 Tribal Info Box!
Please find attached the presentation for today’s (Webinar was on 11/8/23) webinar on the GAP Notice of Funding Availability (NOFA). The webinar will begin at 1:00 Alaska, 2:00 Pacific, 3:00 Mountain.
Due dates:
- Email Initial Proposal by January 19, 2024
- Submit final application by date you negotiated with your Project Officer (No later than May 17, 2024)
Solid Waste Bootcamp: DEC Presentations
You wanted to attend the Solid Waste Bootcamp hosted by the Alaska Department of Environmental Conservation last week, but something came up? Happily, you can now download the presentations from the Solid Waste Bootcamp web page. Learn about recycling and backhaul, heavy and small equipment operation and maintenance, solid waste 101, burning, personal protective equipment (PPE), solid waste management planning, Class III landfill designs, the 4 C’s (control, consolidation, compaction, and cover), reuse ideas, and more!
Department of Ecology - Committees, Boards, and Workgroups
Department of Ecology - Committees, Boards, and WorkgroupsColumbia River Basin Restoration Funding Assistance Program | US EPA
EPA's competitive grant program for environmental protection and restoration programs in the Columbia River Basin.