Tools for Tribes
The information below was provided by US EPA following a request at the April 18, 2024 meeting.
Information on Tribes with TAS(Treatment as a Sovereign)/WQS (Water Quality Standards):
- Link to list of Tribes with TAS for WQS, including dates: https://www.epa.gov/wqs-tech/epa-actions-tribal-water-quality-standards-and-contacts
- List of tools available for Tribes interested in pursuing TAS: https://www.epa.gov/wqs-tech/tribes-and-water-quality-standards
Activities with PFAS/Drinking Water:
- Tribal Consultation related to Drinking Water and PFAS: https://tcots.epa.gov/ords/tcotspub/f?p=106:5::1373::RR,2
- TSCA PFAS Activity: https://www.epa.gov/assessing-and-managing-chemicals-under-tsca/risk-management-and-polyfluoroalkyl-substances-pfas
- Additional links and information:
Up-Coming Initiatives
Please note DUE DATES within the titles.
EPA’s Exchange Network Grant: Update
In March, the Exchange Network Grant Program began revising its FY 2025 Solicitation Notice in accordance with updated EPA priorities. To allow time for these revisions, the competition was initially extended until April 30. The posted solicitation notice then closed....
EPA’s Pacific Northwest Tribal Clean Water Act Training – Nov 17-20
EPA’s Pacific Northwest Tribal Clean Water Act Training will be held in person in Tulalip, WA. Tribal water quality and water resource staff are invited to learn how to enhance their program’s capability to implement Clean Water Act (CWA) programs. The...
National Congress of American Indians Mid-Year Convention – Jun 8-11
The National Congress of American Indians will host its Mid-Year Convention in Mashantucket, CT, for Tribal leaders, Native youth, advocates, and partners from across Indian Country. Register
Community Preparedness and Risk Communications in Tribal Nations: National Center for Disaster Preparedness Trainings – Jun 3 and 4
Courtesy of the Tulalip Tribes, the National Center for Disaster Preparedness at Columbia University will be conducting pilot trainings for two courses. Tribal members or affiliated professionals of Tribal Nations are welcome to attend one or both trainings. ...
Addressing Contamination Incidents in Water Systems: EPA Webinar – May 27
The Safe Drinking Water Act section requires community water systems to certify their risk and resilience assessments (RRAs) and emergency response plans (ERPs) every 5 years. Deadlines are coming throughout 2025 and 2026. This EPA webinar will help community water...
(Brownfields) Grant or No Grant: Let’s Navigate Your Next Move! TAB Webinar – May 22
Whether you've just received an EPA Brownfield grant or you're still waiting to hear, this national webinar hosted by Technical Assistance to Brownfields Providers will guide you through your next steps. Get expert insights, practical advice, and a roadmap for...
Talking about the Clean Water Act Without Getting Bogged Down in the Reeds: NAWM Webinar – May 21
Hosted by the National Association of Wetlands Managers (NAWM), this webinar will present the National Wildlife Federation’s Waters Storytelling Toolkit. The toolkit is designed to help Tribes, community members, policy experts, and others tell the story of why...
Molly of Denali – Co-Developing a Community Science Children’s Camp: AK TRLN Webinar – May 21
Thinking of how to support the young children in your community this summer? This information session hosted by the Alaska Tribal Resilience Learning Network (AK TRLN) will discuss the co-creation and implementation of the Molly of Denali Community Science Project....
Wildfire ASPIRE Study: EPA Webinar – May 21
A common public health message is for people to go indoors during wildfires when outdoor particulate matter (PM) levels are elevated. While PM infiltration in single family homes has been relatively well studied, less is known about how much comes indoors in...
May Alaska Climate Outlook Briefing: ACCAP Webinar – May 16
Join this month’s Alaska Center for Climate Assessment and Policy (ACCAP) briefing for a discussion of recent and current climate conditions around Alaska, forecasting tools, and the Climate Prediction Center’s forecast for June and the summer season. ...