Executive Order 14112

The March 14 Presidential Action, “Additional Rescissions of Harmful Executive Orders and Actions,” rescinded Executive Order 14112, “Reforming Federal Funding and Support for Tribal Nations to Better Embrace Our Trust Responsibilities and Promote the Next Era of...

EPA Administrator Visits the Ak-Chin Indian Community

On March 18, EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin visited the Ak-Chin Indian Community in Arizona, marking his first visit to Indian country. Read the press release Learn more on EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin’s X Account Learn more on EPA Region 9’s Instagram...

Green Cleaning and Healthy Products in Schools

The Healthy Schools Network offers two toolkits for schools:   The Green Cleaning for Healthy Schools Toolkit contains free posters, two webinars, tip sheets, and checklists. The Healthy Products for Schools Toolkit offers guidance on finding products with low...

iTRIBES: Principles for Tribal Resilience

Kansas State University’s Interactive Transformative Resilience for Indigenous Brownfields & Environmental Sustainability (iTRIBES) is a holistic, community-wide, participatory approach to brownfields redevelopment in Indigenous communities. With a focus on...

EPA/USGS Cyanobacteria Study

Cyanobacteria, also known as blue-green algae, are frequently found in freshwater, estuarine, and marine waters. Cyanobacteria are naturally occurring, but some have the ability to produce highly potent toxins, known as cyanotoxins, that can lead to a variety of...

EPA’s Audit Preparedness Training for Tribes

On Feb 20, EPA Region 1’s Tribal Program hosted a webinar, “Audit Preparedness Training for New England Tribal Nations.” Attendees included staff from Tribal Environmental Departments and Tribal Finance Departments. The presentation covered valuable tips and...