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
Strategies for Supporting the Adoption of Radon-Reducing Building Codes: CRCPD Webinar – Jan. 28, 2026
Hosted by the Conference of Radiation Control Program Directors (CRCPD), this webinar aims to increase knowledge and understanding of radon-reducing new construction techniques and the International Residential Code/Appendix F/AF/BE, “Radon Control Methods in New Construction.” Ideas and examples will be shared for conducting outreach and education to code officials to support the adoption of radon building codes.
EV Council Tribal Workgroup (Washington) – Jan. 21, 2026
The Electric Vehicle Coordinating Council includes members of 10 Washington State agencies who play a central role in the statewide effort to transition to EVs. The EV Council Tribal Workgroup provides a space for Tribal planners to discuss transportation electrification priorities and challenges and communicate them to the EV Council. During this webinar, Robert Knapp, Environmental Planning Program Manager with the Jamestown S’Klallam Tribe, will share successes and challenges in electric vehicle (EV) charging installation and adoption at the Jamestown S’Klallam Tribe.
- Join on Zoom at 3:00 Pacific
Lead (Pb) Overview and Data Mapping: EPA Webinar – Jan. 21
EPA recently developed a blueprint for identifying potential lead exposures through multimedia data mapping using a systematic, flexible, multi-step process. This webinar will present both an overview of the Trump Administration’s priorities for lead and a detailed look at this data mapping approach available now for states and partners to use.
GAP Notice of Funding Availability: EPA Webinar 2 – Jan. 6, 2026
EPA Region 10 will host the second of two webinars on the GAP funding announcement. This webinar will be different from Webinar 1; Webinar 2 will focus on how to submit your application, including how to fill out the forms. No registration is required.
- Join on Zoom at 1:00 Alaska, 2:00 Pacific, 3:00 Mountain. Meeting ID: 160 816 6160
- Join by phone: 669-254-5252. Meeting ID: 160 816 6160
River Restoration Northwest Symposium – Feb. 2-6, 2026
The River Restoration Northwest Symposium brings together engineers, scientists, planners, policymakers, and community leaders to share knowledge, explore innovative solutions, and foster interdisciplinary collaboration in river restoration efforts. The symposium will be held in person in Stevenson, WA. Some tickets are still available.
Advancing Environmental Education Practice: Cornell University Online Course – Jan. 5-30, 2026
This online course will include four mentoring workshops where participants will get feedback on their environmental, sustainability, and climate education plans and programs. The course follows the Advancing Environmental Education Practice textbook and is about 25 hours in total.
Underground Storage Tank Operators in Indian Country: NEIWPCC Online Training
NEIWPCC is offering a free online training and exam (Class A or Class B) for Underground Storage Tank Operators in Indian Country. The course was developed in partnership with EPA.
Alternative Closure of Coal Combustion Residuals Surface Impoundments: EPA Public Hearing – Jan. 6, 2026
EPA proposes to extend the compliance deadline for owners and operators of coal combustion residuals (CCR) surface impoundments to cease operation of their coal-fired boilers and complete closure of CCR surface impoundments larger than 40 acres by three years. EPA will hold a virtual public hearing to discuss this proposal on Jan. 6, 2026. Comments are due by Jan. 7. See the Public Comments section for more information.
GAP Notice of Funding Availability: Webinar 2 – Jan. 6, 2026
EPA Region 10 will host the second of two webinars on the GAP funding announcement. This webinar will focus on how to submit your application, including how to fill out the forms. No registration is required.
- Join on Zoom at 1:00 Alaska, 2:00 Pacific, 3:00 Mountain. Meeting ID: 160 816 6160
- Join by phone: 669-254-5252. Meeting ID: 160 816 6160
U.S. Indigenous Data Sovereignty & Governance Summit – April 14-17, 2026
The U.S. Indigenous Data Sovereignty Network invites Tribal and Indigenous leaders, Indigenous community programs, Indigenous data-focused scholars, policy experts, and other data actors and practitioners to attend the Summit in Tuscon, AZ.
Submit a proposal on using data for governance, the governance of Indigenous data, Indigenous data futures, or infrastructure.
Healthy Homes Assessment Principles: IHS Course – Feb. 24-26, 2026
The Indian Health Service (IHS) is hosting this advanced training in Portland, OR. Participants will learn the eight healthy housing principles and how to apply these concepts when assessing and characterizing health and safety risks in homes.
Alaska Forum Career Fair – Feb. 6, 2026
New in 2026, the Alaska Forum on the Environment will feature a full-day Career Fair, offering direct access to week-of-training graduates and job seekers ready to launch environmental careers in Alaska. The all-day event will occur in person at the Forum in Anchorage.
Radon Measurement: KSU Webinar – Jan. 26-27, 2026
Kansas State University (KSU) offers an entry-level 16-hour course on radon measurement that is a prerequisite for the National Radon Proficiency Program measurement exam.
Fire Adaptation: OSU Workshop – March 4-6, 2026
Join Oregon State University, the Fire Adapted Communities Network, Northwest Fire Science Consortium, and their partners for the Fire Adaptation Workshop in Stevenson, WA. The workshop will focus on transforming how we adapt and coexist with wildfire, and is designed for those involved in wildfire adaptation in Northern California, Oregon, Washington, Idaho and Montana.
- Register. Early bird registration ends Dec. 19.
Introduction to Tribal Air Quality: ITEP Training – Jan. 27-30, 2026
Tribal environmental staff who are new to air quality are invited to join the Institute for Tribal Environmental Professionals (ITEP) in Las Vegas, NV, for this interactive training, which will include a pre-course assignment, and a live, 3-day course. After completing this course, participants will be able to:
- Identify sources/issues/concerns of air pollution in your community
- Describe the health and environmental impacts of air pollution in your community
- Describe the regulatory and policy tools for addressing air quality and tribal resources
- Explain the basics of air pollution and movement
- Name possible elements of a tribal air program that could apply to your community
- Identify types of air quality assessment projects
- Discuss air quality monitoring activities appropriate for your community concerns.
- Describe the role of Tribal sovereignty in your Tribal Air Quality program.
- Describe methods of community engagement and outreach that are applicable to your communities and community leaders
- Plan a personal course of study that will meet the needs of your Tribal Air Quality Program.
Idaho Water Quality Workshop – March 3-4, 2026
The Idaho Department of Environmental Quality’s Water Quality Workshop provides a forum for discussing surface water and groundwater quality methods, results, and policies. Registration will open on Dec. 15.
- View the agenda.
- Sign up for workshop updates here.
The agency is accepting presentation proposals addressing topics such as watershed management and restoration, nutrient and sediment reduction strategies, monitoring technologies and data management, groundwater and surface water interactions, PFAS and emerging contaminants, community engagement, and policy, regulation, and funding mechanisms.
- Submit a proposal by Nov. 9.
Hydric Soils: NAWM Online Training
The National Association of Wetland Managers (NAWM) developed this online training on hydric soils for wetland professionals. Learn how hydric soils are formed and how to recognize and interpret the information they provide when observed in the field.
- Module 01: Basics of Hydric Soils
- Module 02: Hydric Soil Processes
- Module 03: Landforms and Landscapes
- Module 04: Using Field Observations of Soils Onsite in Decision Making
RACEJT (Alaska): Zender Environmental Training – March, April 2026
RACEJT provides environmental job training for unemployed, or under-employed residents, from rural Alaska communities of less than 1,500 people. Zender will offer two sessions in the spring:
- Session 1: March 20 – April 3
- Spring Break (at home): April 4 – 17
- Partial-Day Virtual Classes (at home): April 14 – 16
- Session 2: April 18 – May 1
RACEJT includes 260 intensive hours of classes, 20 + certifications, 10 University of Alaska, Fairbanks (UAF) college credits, and a UAF Occupational Endorsement in Rural Waste Management and Spill Response.
Zender is offering the following question and answer sessions at 10:00 Alaska:
- Oct. 7: Join on Zoom. Meeting ID: 859-3621-5983; Passcode: 568498
- Oct. 14: Call-In Teleconference: 800-309-2350. Passcode: 52626#
- Nov. 4: Call-in Teleconference: 800-309-2350 Passcode: 52626#
- Nov. 18: Join on Zoom. Meeting ID: 859-3621-5983; Passcode: 568498
Basic Mold Investigation: ITEP Online Course
Attend this course from the Institute for Tribal Environmental Professionals (ITEP) and the Choctaw Nation to learn how to identify mold contamination, assess the extent of the problem, and develop effective remediation plans. The course will also cover best practices for ensuring successful mold remediation and preventing future contamination. By the end of the course, participants will be able to:
- Understand the basic principles of mold biology and the conditions that promote growth.
- Conduct through mold assessments and identify sources of contamination
- Develop detailed investigation plans tailored to specific situations
- Write a scope of work for recommended remediation strategies
- Conduct post-remediation verification and clearance procedures
- Apply principles of building science to prevent future mold growth.
Oregon Water Future’s Collaborative: Virtual Trainings – Sep 2025 – Jan 2026
Oregon Water Future’s Collaborative is hosting 10 virtual water trainings between September and January. Trainings will discuss where your water comes from, how to read your water bills, how you can support rainwater harvesting, and other water issues important to your community. This program is for community members and leaders who would like to learn about water issues impacting Oregon and how they can help their communities.
Solid Waste: SWANA Trainings
The Solid Waste Association of North America (SWANA) is offering free online training classes, many leading to certifications, on solid waste management. The courses are offered on the Indian Health Service’s website.
- Register
- Click on Classes. Under Regular Classes, select “Access to On-Demand Solid Waste Safety Trainings.”
- Click on Classes. Under On-Demand Classes, select “Solid Waste Open Dump Site Assessment Part 1.”
Completed Webinars
Mercury in a Warming Arctic: CHE Webinar Recording
Hosted by the Collaborative for Health & Environment (CHE) on December 4, this webinar addresses permafrost thawing in the Arctic, which is releasing mercury into Alaska’s rivers and landscapes, creating risks for ecosystems and community health.
GAP Notice of Funding Availability: Slides and Recording
FY 27 GAP NOFA Webinar Slides PDF
If you missed yesterday’s webinar on the GAP funding announcement, you can enjoy it now! The slides are attached (in case you didn’t see them previously) and you can listen to the recording here:
- Recording
- Passcode: 65577847
IMPORTANT POINT 1: The recording is available for 30 days only.
IMPORTANT POINT 2: If you don’t have time to listen to it all, I highly suggest listening to Adam Baron’s introductory remarks at the beginning of the webinar, when he discusses in detail what’s new this year.
The second webinar will be held on January 6 at 1:00 Alaska, 2:00 Pacific, 3:00 Mountain. That webinar will cover a different topic: application tips and the forms you will need to submit with your application.
Questions? Contact Susan Conbere at Conbere.Susan@epa.gov.
Superfund and Brownfields: EPN Webinar Recording
Hosted by the Environmental Protection Network, EPA 101: Superfund & Brownfieldsfeatured three EPA alumni discussing Brownfield and Superfund sites. Learn about the different types and how to use federal environmental programs to reclaim spaces.
- Watch webinar recording with passcode r&DR$%7J
- Download the slide deck
Understanding NOAA’s Sea Level Calculator: Webinar Recordings
This webinar series from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) will help you make the most of the quick views in NOAA’s Sea Level Calculator. The quick views present curated sets of data and interactive visualizations focusing on different dimensions of coastal inundation and sea level rise. Learn about:
Turning Your Community Idea into a Grant Application: Webinar Recording
Do you have a powerful idea for your community? Listen to this recording from the Washington State Department of Commerce and the Northwest Environmental Justice Center to learn how to turn your vision into a strong proposal.
RTOC Webinar: (Un)Precedented Times: What the President Can and Can’t Do and What That Means for Tribes
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!
Pesticidal Air Treatment Devices: EPA Webinar Recording
On September 6, EPA hosted a webinar about research and regulation of pesticidal air treatment devices. The webinar provided an overview of EPA’s role in regulating pesticidal air cleaning and treatment devices, research on the effectiveness of these technologies against infectious aerosols, and work on developing standardized test methods.
Implications of the Supreme Court’s Sackett Decision for Protection of Wetlands and Waters: NAWM Webinar Recording
On May 25, the U.S. Supreme Court announced its decision in Sackett v. EPA, which established the standard for determining when a wetland, stream, or other water is a “water of the United States” (WOTUS) protected by the Clean Water Act. This webinar hosted by the National Association of Wetland Managers (NAWM) discussed the decision and some of its ambiguities, potential impacts on aquatic resource protection, and possible next steps for states and tribes.
Federal Financial Reports and Closeouts: EPA Webinar Recording
On September 6, Nyketric Singletary, Financial Specialist for EPA’s Research Triangle Park Finance Center, and EPA Region 10 Tribal Coordinators Sophie Manaster and Susan Conbere hosted a webinar for a group of grantees on Federal Financial Reports (FFRs) and closeouts.
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Registration is now open for NCAI’s 2026 Executive Council Winter Session (ECWS), Indian Country’s early-year convening to set a unified agenda and advance Tribal priorities for the year ahead. Th...