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The Senate Committee on Indian Affairs, Office of the Vice Chairman, Senator Brian Shatz provided this updated memo on October 22, 2025. This memo is a summary of shutdown impacts on some of the programs and services that serve Tribes and Native Communities in the...

The Federal Government is shut down again, placing Indian Country in jeopardy as trust and treaty obligations to Tribal Nations go unpaid. Even with advance appropriations for the Indian Health Service, most other Tribal programs will be severely impacted, including...

Hosted by the North American Invasive Species Management Association (NAISMA), the International Invasive Species and Climate Change Conference will feature sessions on management success, understanding and managing pathways, early career research, and more....

Hosted by the Northwest Environmental Business Council, Oregon Department of Environmental Quality, and Washington Department of Ecology, the Northwest Environmental Business Council Conference provides insights and practical strategies to tackle pressing...

In this August 27 webinar, the University of Washington’s Northwest Climate Adaptation Science Center reviews current knowledge and practice around climate-driven extreme heat events and their impacts on Northwest species and ecosystems. This synthesis is the result...

Artificial Intelligence (AI) can, if used responsibly, lead to better communications, greater efficiency, and more effective strategies. Hosted by the Public Health Communications Collaborative (PHCC), this webinar focuses on  Practical ways to experiment and...

Remembering that October is Children’s Health Month, here are links to 13 books that can be downloaded or read online. Share them with the youth in your community! Why is Coco Orange? (air quality) Why is Coco Red? (air quality) Dusty the Goldfish Asthma Fun Book...

EPA’s factsheet, Carbon Monoxide Poisoning: Protect Your Family and Yourself, discusses what carbon monoxide is, sources of carbon monoxide inside homes, symptoms of carbon monoxide exposure, and the actions you can take to prevent exposure. EPA’s infographic, Carbon...

New to GAP? We’ve got you covered. Review EPA Region 10’s New Staff Toolkit to get a clear understanding of the job ahead. And if you ever had trouble finding GAP resources, we took care of that, too. Go to the Region 10 Tribal Programs...

Scientists at Alaska Pacific University (APU) are studying how microplastics move through Alaska water, and developing the first in-state lab accredited to test water samples for microplastics.  Learn about it from Alaska Public Media.

October is Children’s Health Month. Children are often more vulnerable to pollutants than adults due to differences in behavior and biology, and these differences can lead to greater exposure and unique windows of susceptibility. Visit EPA’s website to learn about...

Storytelling is an essential part of successful grant writing, and having strong data to support your community's story will give you a significant boost in the competition. EPA recommends a number of mapping and analysis tools that can help you showcase local...

The National Congress of American Indians will host its annual convention in person in Seattle, WA. Tribal leaders, NCAI members, Native youth, and allies from across Indian Country will gather to tackle critical issues, strategize for the future, and...

The Institute for Tribal Environmental Programs (ITEP) has developed the Online Resource Center Access (ORCA) tool, a searchable list of electronic resources for Tribal environmental programs. ORCA may include technical documents and reports, handbooks,...

The National Center for Disaster Preparedness, a part of the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), offers Tribal Nation trainings to address preparedness gaps. Courses are free to host and free for learners to attend. The Center is looking for Tribal Nation...

Meet the Clean Air Superheroes! Join Mateo and his friends as they learn about radon indoors and become superheroes defeating it in their homes.  Follow along through fun, comic-book style illustrations and complete interactive...

September 30 marks the end of the fiscal year. The following activities will help you keep your grant house in order as you prepare for FY26: Ensure that all progress reporting and deliverables are complete.  Ensure that all receipts are on file and drawdowns have...

The annual State/Tribal/Federal Coordination Meeting hosted by the National Association of Wetland Managers (NAWM) will be an opportunity to gather as a wetland community of practice, build partnerships, and explore new opportunities for wetland protection and...

Hosted by Sea Grant Alaska, the Mariculture Conference of Alaska will be held in person in Anchorage, AK. Engage with members of the mariculture industry, hear from experts and connect with farmers, processors, researchers, community leaders and other...

The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) Marine Debris Program is the U.S. government’s lead for addressing the impacts of marine debris on our ocean, waterways, and Great Lakes. It recently released several state and regional plans, which...

Registration for the Alaska Forum on the Environment is now open. The Forum brings together leaders from government, business, education, nonprofits, and communities across Alaska to collaborate on projects, challenges, and innovative ideas shaping the...

View an excellent fact sheet from EPA on how to prepare your family and your home for emergencies and share with your community. Topics include wildfires, floods, extreme heat and power outages, and preparing an emergency family supply kit.

EPA’s new initiative, Feed It Onward, is designed to reduce food waste and strengthen food security across America. Food waste has become the largest component of materials reaching U.S. landfills, more than any other type of trash, while millions of families across...

The Economic Futures Summit creates a space where Indigenous knowledge meets modern finance and policy. While billions flow into climate solutions, Indigenous communities often lack access to these opportunities. This event will connect:  Academics and...

To Good to Go has released two handbooks on food waste basics and food waste reduction techniques for use at home and in the classroom: What in the World is Food Waste and How to Avoid Food Waste. The handbooks include activities for groups ages 6-11 and 9-11....

The Institute for Local Self-Reliance’s new Soil and Soul Healing Toolkit: Compose Issuecan help communities affected by wildfires and other sources of pollution to safely assess and remediate contaminated compost and soil. The toolkit introduces contaminants that may...

Has your Tribe considered participating in EPA’s Air Quality Flag program? Each day, you raise a flag that corresponds to how clean or polluted the air is, raising awareness about air quality for everyone in the community. The color of the flag matches EPA's Air...

Illegal dumping can threaten public health, safety, property values, and quality of life. EPA recently updated its Illegal Dumping Prevention Guidebook, which outlines actions communities can take to prevent illegal dumping. The guide includes case studies from around...

EPA’s new quick start guides provide Tribes with information on how to safely manage specific wastes and operate small-scale transfer stations on Tribal lands. Topics include: Managing Specific Wastes Appliances: Refrigerators & White Goods Bulky Items ...

The National Adaptation Forum is a convening for climate adaptation professionals to innovate, network, and focus on established and emerging climate adaptation issues. The goal of the Forum is to move beyond awareness into action by highlighting the breadth...

The White House Council on Native American Affairs has enhanced its Access to Capital Clearinghouse, a searchable database of Federal funding opportunities, including grants, loans, and tax credits, for Tribal Nations, individuals, and businesses. With input from...

Do you work for or with a Tribal Consortium? Visit our Tribal Consortia in Region 10 page to learn about the 24 consortia that serve Tribes in Alaska, Idaho, Oregon, and Washington.

After the recent earthquake in Russia, it might be a good time to think about tsunami preparedness, alerts, and evacuation maps. Learn how you can prepare for a tsunami in Alaska, Oregon, and Washington.

Explore how sea levels and coastal flooding have changed in frequency and magnitude for your chosen location using NOAA’s Sea Level Calculator. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) provides the latest sea level scenario projections to help...

The National Tribal Air Association (NTAA) now posts air policy notifications, webinars, trainings and conferences on Facebook. Follow NTAA to get the latest information weekly. 

The National Association of Wetland Managers is seeking mentors to apply for the Mentorship Assisted Resource & Support Hub (MARSH), a one-year mentoring program that helps students, early career professionals, and people transitioning between careers to network,...

Read this article from Grants.gov on how to protect your Tribe and its finances from scam artists. The “How to…” Blog Series contains many helpful articles on grant writing, the Grants.gov system, how to determine eligibility, and a whole lot more.

Check out the Interstate Technology & Regulatory Council’s (ITRC) Microplastics Outreach Toolkit with fact sheets, social media materials, posters and presentations, elevator speeches, and communication tips for general audiences, scientists and regulators, and...

Find GAP resources at the Alaska Native Tribal Health Consortium (ANTHC) spiffy new Community Environment and Health website. There’s lots of good information here on all of the Consortium’s community and health services and programs. To find GAP, scroll down to...

Flooded buildings contain potential health risks. Getting information to the public after a disaster about what these health risks are and how to avoid them can be difficult. EPA’s Flooded Homes Cleanup Guidance website contains short how-to videos with step-by-step...

If you are a coastal community dealing with marine debris, here are a few resources to help you tackle solid waste.  EPA’s Trash Free Waters program addresses trash in rivers, lakes, estuaries, and oceans. NOAA’s Marine Debris Program is the federal lead agency...

Help strengthen your community with Tribal nation readiness and resilience training. The Federal Emergency Management Agency’s National Center for Disaster Preparedness offers Tribal Nation trainingsto address preparedness gaps that are consistent with the...

EPA's new video, "Do It Yourself! How to Build a DIY Air Cleaner,” demonstrates how to build a DIY air cleaner of your own that can be used during emergencies, such as wildfires, and in other situations when products of known performance (like commercially...

EPA has added 18 chemicals to the Safer Chemical Ingredients List. EPA’s Safer Choice program certifies cleaning and other products with ingredients that have met the program’s rigorous human health and environmental safety criteria. With this July 2025 update, the...

EPA's Office of Research and Development hosts the Emergency Response Research webinar series to share current research activities and results on research supporting EPA's response to chemical, biological, and radiological incidents, and natural disasters....

If you’re looking for news about local environmental events; jobs, scholarships, and fellowships; and funding opportunities specifically for Tribes, these listservs are a great resource: The University of Oregon’s PNW Tribal Climate Change Network Email Bulletin...

Project WET (Water Education Today) is a nonprofit helps educators engage youth to understand water and solve local and global challenges. Curriculum materials are designed for educators of all kinds. Activities are designed to be easy to use and to complement...

EPA’s Superfund Remedy Report provides information and analyses on remedies EPA selected to address contamination at Superfund National Priorities List and Superfund Alternative Approach sites. This report focuses on the analysis of Superfund remedial actions selected...

EnviroAtlas is an interactive, web-based tool from EPA that decision-makers can use to inform policy and planning in the places where people live, learn, work and play. You can explore EPA’s environmental and health data with the EnviroAtlas Interactive Map,...

In an April 28 news release, EPA outlined upcoming agency action to address Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances (PFAS), including the designation of an agency lead for PFAS, the creation of effluent limitations guidelines for certain PFAS to stop these forever...

The Institute for Tribal Environmental Professionals (ITEP) has launched a new website about the  Caring for Our Relatives program. Learn about the program, sign up for technical assistance services, explore funding opportunities, view upcoming events, and review the...

Learn about radon and the people who work to combat it at RadonLeaders.org. The site connects radon stakeholders through interactive tools (like blogs and discussion forums), and features information and resources (like the Resource Bank and the Radon Change...

Run before, but worth running again! This grant calendar, along with the live links, can now be found under Administrative Resources on the EPA GAP webpage. 

EPA has announced new AirKnowledge air quality training materials, including: An updated self-instructional module that explains the key aspects of the National Emissions Inventory A new self-instructional module that explains requirements (statutory and regulatory)...

On December 23, EPA’s Office of Environmental Justice and External Civil Rights released the agency’s Environmental Justice Strategic Plan. The plan lays out three goals for agency: Promote environmental justice and civil rights at the federal, Tribal, state, local,...

n its FY2022-2026 Strategic Plan, EPA committed to assembling a set of indicators of disparities in environmental and public health conditions relevant to the agency’s work, consistent with the broader effort to advance environmental justice. EPA has now released the...

As we enter the new year, the Info Box thought it might be helpful for readers to have the grant reporting deadlines all in one place.   ReportDue Date(for awards starting Oct. 1)Due Date(for awards starting Jan. 1)Progress reports that document progress in...