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RTOC Template for Request of Extension of Comment Period for Updated Definition of “Waters of the United States”
Template for Request of Extension of Comment Period for Updated Definition of "Waters of the United States" RTOC has produced a template letter for Tribes to use who wish to ask for an extension on the comment period for the "Uupdated Definition of "Waters of the...
EPA 105, 106, and 319 Grants
Grants are popping up all over! Just announced today: funding for EPA’s 105, 106, and 319 grants, all due February 13, 2026. (Lest anyone forget, GAP grant proposals are also due February 13). Under Section 105 of the Clean Air Act, EPA...
Climate Smart Communities Grant – Apply by March 12, 2026
The Climate Smart Communities Initiative (CSCI) provides funding and technical assistance to advance community-based climate resilience in U.S. communities or regions that are highly vulnerable to the impacts of climate change. Grants typically range from $75,000 to...
EPA’s Solid Waste Infrastructure for Recycling Grant – Apply by Jan. 23, 2026
The deadline has been extended from December 12, 2025, to January 23, 2026, to apply for EPA’s Solid Waste Infrastructure for Recycling grant. The grant supports improvements to local post-consumer materials management, including municipal recycling...
Affiliated Tribes of Northwest Indians Winter Convention – Feb. 2-5, 2026
The Affiliated Tribes of Northwest Indians conventions bring members together to engage in discussions, presentations, and committee activities focused on policy, legislation, and the future of Indian Country in the Northwest. The event will be held in Portland,...
Water of the United States: Tribal Engagement – Dec. 18
EPA and the U.S. Department of the Army are hosting a Tribal engagement opportunity on the Proposed Rule, Updated Definition of “Waters of the United States.” This meeting is for U.S. EPA and the U.S. Department of the Army to gather Tribal input on the proposed...
New Tools for Efficient and Effective Desktop Wetland Delineation in the Chesapeake Bay Watershed: NAWM Webinar – Dec. 17
The Wetland Mapping Consortium is an interdisciplinary group of wetland scientists and managers interested in mapping and monitoring wetlands with remotely sensed images and/or using the resultant products to best manage wetland resources. Hosted by the National...
6PPD & 6PPD-Quinone: EPA Webinar – Dec. 17
6PPD-quinone (6PPD-q) is a transformation product of the tire anti-degradant, 6PPD. 6PPD-q is fatal to coho salmon and acutely toxic to multiple trout species in the United States. The chemicals have been found in stormwater, waterways, aquatic organisms, soils, air,...
The Competition Process: EPA Webinar – Dec. 17
This webinar is intended to 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 Register
Integrating Climate Considerations into Planning: A Quick Reference Guide
Assembled by the Alaska Tribal Resilience Learning Network, this reference guide provides templates for including climate future projections and climate data into Small Community Emergency Response Plans (SCERPs), Hazard Mitigation Plans (HMPs), and other common...
Western Alaska Science Conference: Call for Abstracts
Hosted by Alaska Sea Grant, the Western Alaska Science Conference will highlight ways for maintaining strength, health, and subsistence lifestyles while moving forward during rapid transitions within the environment, ecology, and industries of Western Alaska. The...
National Tribal Forum on Air Quality: Call for Proposals
The National Tribal Forum on Air Quality will be held April 27-30, 2026, in the Pacific Northwest. The Forum supports Tribal programs by fostering information-sharing and networking opportunities focused on building Tribal capacity in air quality management. The...
National Association of Environmental Professionals Conference & Training Symposium: Call for Abstracts
The National Association of Environmental Professionals Conference & Training Symposium will be held May 11-14, 2026, in Anchorage, AK. Environmental professionals from across the country will learn about new projects, share technical knowledge, network...
Celebrating America’s Wild & Wonderful Wetlands: Call for Abstracts
The National Association of Wetland Managers (NAWM) is seeking abstracts for its conference, April 27-30, 2026, in Shepherdstown, WV. NAWM is particularly interested in presentations that address one or more of the following topics: Updates on State and Tribal...
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: ...
SWIFR Grants: Deadline Extended! Due Jan 23
Need more time to apply for a Solid Waste Infrastructure for Recycling (SWIFR) grant? You just got it! The deadline has been extended from December 12, 2025, to January 23, 2026. The grant supports improvements to local post-consumer materials...
EPA Tools & Resources Webinar: 6PPD and 6PPD-quinone – Dec 17
6PPD-quinone (6PPD-q) is a contaminant of emerging concern and is a transformation product of the tire anti-degradant, 6PPD. 6PPD-q was identified as fatal to coho salmon in 2020. Since that time, it has been documented as acutely toxic to multiple trout species found...
Alternative Closure of Coal Combustion Residuals Surface Impoundments – Comment by Jan. 7, 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 their CCR surface impoundments larger than 40 acres by...
Waters of the United States: Proposed Rule – Comment by Jan. 5
On November 17, EPA and the U.S. Department of the Army announced a proposed rule that would clarify the definition of "waters of the United States" and fully implement the U.S. Supreme Court's decision in Sackett v. Environmental Protection Agency. The...
Registering for the System for Awards Management (SAM)
It is vital to keep your organization's SAM registrationactive. If your Tribe's registration expires, obtaining a new registration can take a long time, so please check your registration status NOW and make note of the expiration date.If you simply need to renew...
EPA’s GAP Grant – Apply by Feb. 13, 2026
EPA's American Indian Environmental Office has issued the national Notice of Funding Availability (NOFA) for GAP grants. Visit our Region 10 Tribal Environmental GAP Funding page to read the national NOFA and the Region 10 supplement. Highlights: Work plans...
Washington’s Rails, Keels, and Wheels Grants – Apply by Jan. 8, 2026
Washington Department of Ecology's Rails, Keels, and Wheels grant program can help transition big freight vehicles to all-electric models. Replacing or repowering vehicles such as switcher locomotives, tugboats, emergency vehicles, and paratransit...
DOE’s Microgrid Technical Assistance
The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Community Microgrid Assistance Partnership (C-MAP) brings together communities, Tribes, industry and other organizations working to advance microgrids, creating a forum for innovation. C-MAP is offering technical assistance to...
Washington’s After the Flames Conference – April 6-9, 2026
Hosted by the Washington Department of Natural Resources and Coalitions & Collaboratives, the After the Flames conference will bring together wildfire-impacted communities, response agencies, and recovery experts to share tools, build partnerships, and...
Alaska Marine Science Symposium – Jan. 26-30, 2026
The Alaska Marine Science Symposium brings together scientists, educators, resource managers, students, and the public to discuss the latest marine research being conducted in Alaskan waters. The symposium will be held in person in Anchorage, AK. |Early bird...
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...
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,...
Alaska Climate Outlook: ACCAP Briefing – Dec. 19
The Alaska Center for Climate Assessment and Preparedness (ACCAP) will host its next climate outlook briefing to review recent and current climate conditions around Alaska, discuss forecasting tools, and provide a forecast for January and early spring. ...
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...
EPA Proposes to Extend the Deadline for Alternative Closure of CCR Surface Impoundments
On today [Nov 25, 2025], EPA announced a proposal to extend the compliance deadline for coal combustion residuals (CCR) surface impoundments continuing to operate under the alternative closure provisions in 40 C.F.R. 257.103(f)(2). Specifically, EPA is proposing to...
GAP Notice of Funding Availability
EPA's American Indian Environmental Office has issued the national Notice of Funding Availability (NOFA) for GAP grants! Visit our Region 10 Tribal Environmental GAP Funding page to read the national NOFA and the Region 10 supplement. Highlights: Work plans...
Waters of the United States: Proposed Rule – Comment by Jan. 5
On November 17, EPA and the U.S. Department of the Army announced a proposed rule that would clarify the definition of "waters of the United States" and fully implement the U.S. Supreme Court's decision in Sackett v. Environmental Protection Agency. The...
DOE’s Expert Match: Short-Term Energy Technical Assistance
The Department of Energy (DOE) Energy to Communities (E2C) program offers free, short-term technical assistance through Expert Match to help communities tackle near-term energy challenges. Eligible stakeholders can receive 40–60 hours of support over 3–4 months from...
EPA’s Brownfields Multipurpose, Assessment, and Cleanup Grants – Apply by Jan. 28
EPA has announced four funding opportunities for 2026 Brownfields Multipurpose, Assessment, and Cleanup Grants. These grants help communities turn vacant and abandoned properties into assets, with all the benefits that brings for jobs and the environment....
USDA’s Solid Waste Management Grant – Apply by Dec. 31
This U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) grant reduces or eliminates pollution of water resources by providing funding for organizations that provide technical assistance or training to improve the planning and management of solid waste sites. Projects...
NIHB’s Climate Change Health Effects Grant – Apply by Dec. 19
The Climate Ready Tribes Initiative, led by the National Indian Health Board (NIHB) and supported by the Centers for Disease Control, seeks proposals from Tribes to develop community-driven climate adaptation plans that protect health, strengthen local resilience, and...
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. Register Submit a...
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. Learn more
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...
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. Register
GAP Calendar
If you are not already familiar with the handy-dandy GAP Calendar on our Region 10 Tribal Programs website, here’s a quick reminder that you can find the major deadlines for the GAP grant here. Up next: Annual Federal Financial Reports (SF-425s) are due December 30...
Proposed Changes to PFAS Reporting Requirements – Comment by Dec. 29
On October 11, 2023, EPA finalized reporting and recordkeeping requirements for Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances (PFAS) under the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA). In the final rule, EPA required any person that manufactures or has manufactured PFAS or...
Climate Smart Communities Initiative – Apply by March 12, 2026
The Climate Smart Communities Initiative provides funding and technical assistance to advance community-based climate resilience in communities or regions that are highly vulnerable to the impacts of climate change. Grants typically range from $60,000 to...
EDA’s Disaster Supplemental Grant Program – Apply by March 3, 2026
The U.S. Economic Development Administration (EDA) has announced a Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) for its Disaster Supplemental Grant Program. This program makes approximately $1.45 billion available to areas that received major disaster declarations...
US Harmful Algal Bloom Control Technology Incubator – Apply by Dec. 22
The University of Maryland’s Center for Environmental Science is soliciting proposals to research innovative Harmful Algal Bloom control tools and technologies to assess their real-world feasibility. Tools and technologies should still be in the initial stages (Tier 1...
Freshwater Algae Control Grant Program (Washington) – Apply by Dec. 16
The Washington State Department of Ecology’s Freshwater Algae Program funds projects to manage toxic algae blooms (cyanobacteria). Priority is given to lakes that have had harmful freshwater algae blooms in the past three years. The maximum grant amount is...
Aquatic Invasive Plants Management Grants Program (Washington) – Apply by Dec. 16
The Washington State Department of Ecology’s Freshwater Aquatic Invasive Plant Management Program and Account provides funding for technical assistance, public education, and grants to help control aquatic invasive plants. Applicants may apply for up to $30,000 for...
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...
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...
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...
Student Scholarship: NAWM Annual State/Tribal/Federal Coordination Meeting
The National Association of Wetland Managers (NAWM) will host its annual coordination meetingApril 27-30, 2026, in Shepherdstown, WV. Applications are now being accepted for the Jon A. Kusler Student Scholarship Award, which funds all expenses for one or more...
EPA Updates Lead Guidance to Accelerate Cleanup of Superfund, Hazardous Waste Sites
EPA has updated guidance and streamlined processes for investigating and cleaning up lead in residential soil at contaminated sites and emphasizing early collaboration with state and local partners communities. The updated guidance establishes: ...
NCAI Releases Survey on Tribal Impacts from 2025 U.S. Federal Shutdown
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...
Brian Abbott Fish Barrier Removal Grants (Washington) – Apply by Jan. 26
The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife and Washington State Recreation and Conservation Office jointly administer the Brian Abbott Fish Barrier Removal Board, which funds projects to remove barriers to migrating fish. The board coordinates the removal of fish...
Electric Vehicle Charging Program (Washington) – Apply by Dec. 18
The second round of the Washington Electric Vehicle Charging Program is now open to fund the installation of electric vehicle charging stations across Washington. At least 10% of the funding will be awarded to Tribal applicants. Applicants will be eligible for up to:...
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...
Too Hot to Handle? UW Webinar Recording
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...
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:...
AI in Action: Strengthening Public Health Communications – PHCC Webinar Recording
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...
Prevent Carbon Monoxide Poisoning: EPA Factsheet & Infographic
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? Check out the New Staff Toolkit!
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...
Streamflow Restoration Competitive Grants: Washington Department of Ecology – Appy by March 17, 2026
The Department of Ecology’s Streamflow Restoration Competitive Grants help Tribal governments, public entities, and non-profit organizations implement local watershed plans and projects improve streamflow and aquatic resources. Applications will be...
APU Microplastics Lab (Alaska)
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.
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...
EPA’s Virtual Water Quality Standards Academy – Dec. 8-12, Dec. 15
EPA’s Water Quality Standards (WQS) Academy provides WQS development and implementation information to WQS professionals associated with the federal, state, tribal and local agencies, as well as the private sector and the public. This 6-day virtual event will run...
Grant Terms and Conditions: FY26 Update
EPA’s Office of Grants and Debarment has updated the EPA General Terms and Conditionsfor Fiscal Year 2026, effective October 1, 2025. Here is a summary of the changes: EPA Research Triangle Park Finance Center (RTPFC) is now referred to as EPA Research...
EPA Mapping Tools for Storytelling
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...
Online Resource Center Access (ORCA): ITEP Tool
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,...
FEMA Seeks Hosts for Disaster Preparedness Trainings
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...
New EPA Activity Books for Kids
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...
End of the Fiscal Year
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...
Celebrating America’s Wild & Wonderful Wetlands: NAWM Coordination Meeting – April 27-30, 2026
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...
Mariculture Conference of Alaska – March 10-12, 2026
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...
NOAA’s Marine Debris Action Plans
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...
USFWS National Fish Passage Program – Apply by Dec. 31
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) National Fish Passage provides technical and financial assistance to partners to remove instream barriers and restore aquatic connectivity, improve community safety, and support local economies. Fish passage projects benefit...
Alaska Forum on the Environment – Feb. 2-6
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...
Natural Disasters Can Happen Fast. Are You Prepared?
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.
Feed It Onward: Turning Food Waste into Opportunity
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...
Formaldehyde (HCHO) – Consultation for rulemaking process to address unreasonable risk – Ends Dec 22, 2025
TCOTS Link US EPA is initiating consultation and coordination regarding regulatory management of unreasonable risks identified in the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) Risk Evaluation for Formaldehyde. Consultation period is expected to extend from October 23, 2025...
Reducing Food Waste: Too Good to Go Educational Handbooks
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....
Institute for Local Self-Reliance’s Compost Toolkit
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...
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...
EPA’s Air Quality Flag Program
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...
EPA Guide to Preventing Illegal Dumping
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 Quick Start Guides for Tribal Transfer Station Operators
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 ...
National Adaptation Forum: Call for Proposals – May 12-24, 2026
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...
Federal Funding Clearinghouse for Tribes: Update
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...
Tribal Consortia in Region 10
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.
Washington Climate Corps Network Grant Program – Rolling Deadline
Americorps Washington Climate Corps Network includes organizations, young adults, veterans, and professionals working together to build a climate-resilient Washington. Serve Washington coordinates this network to conduct service projects building climate-resilient...
Ready for a Tsunami?
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.
Help Guide the Next Generation of Wetland Professionals
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,...
5 Ways to Avoid Becoming a Victim of Grant Fraud or Scams
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.
ITRC’s Microplastics Outreach Toolkit
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...
ANTHC’s New Website (Alaska)
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...
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...
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. Link to recording Link to...
Managing Marine Debris
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...
National Center for Disaster Preparedness Seeks Tribal Nation Hosts
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 Adds 18 Chemicals to Safer Chemical Ingredients List
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 Emergency Response Research: Webinar Recordings
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....
Climate Conversations: Native Plant Seeds (Webinar Recording)
Native plants are crucial in maintaining bird, fish, and animal populations and to help stabilize the soil. Notably, native plants also help mitigate the impacts of extreme events like floods and wildfires because of their tolerance to ambient conditions. Maintaining...
Going Local: Listservs Worth Your Time
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...
Water Education Today: Project WET
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...
Tribal Funding Registry
The Tribal Funding Registry is a free, searchable grants database designed for Tribes and Native-led nonprofit organizations. The registry is hosted by the Hozhonigo Institute, a Native American-led nonprofit.
RTOC Webinar: (Un)Precedented Times: What the President Can and Can’t Do and What That Means for Tribes
Presented on May 14 by Grant Thompson, Ph.D., J.D. Link to Slides https://youtu.be/mqD3MXlTKB8
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...
Grant Reporting Calendar
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.
Reuse of Mining Waste: ITRC Guidance Document
Reuse of Mining Waste, from the Interstate Technology Regulatory Commission (ITRC), is designed to help communities determine if there is an appropriate use for solid mining waste. These materials have a range of physical and chemical properties that make them both...
ALPAR Mini Grants: Recycling Outreach and Education (Alaska) – No Deadline
Woohoo, Alaskans for Littler Prevention and Recycling (ALPAR) Mini Grants have returned! Applications will be accepted for (1) recycling outreach and (2) recycling education until all funds are disbursed. (In other words, it’s first come, first served until all funds...
EPA’s Environmental Justice Strategic Plan
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,...
EPA Indicators of Environmental Health Disparities
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...
Tackling Emerging Contaminants: EPA Technical Assistance – No Deadline
EPA has launched the Tackling Emerging Contaminants initiative, a technical assistance program focused on reducing exposure to perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) and other emerging contaminants in small or disadvantaged communities. This assistance...
EPA’s Policy for Meaningful Engagement and Public Participation in Agency Decision-Making Processes
On September 5, EPA released the final document, Achieving Health and Environmental Protection Through EPA’s Meaningful Engagement Policy. The new policy outlines how the Agency intends to engage with the public and provide meaningful public participation...
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,...
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...
Region 10 Tribal Operations Committee Clean Water Act Handbook
The Clean Water Act Handbook for Tribes: Protecting Tribally Significant Waters in the Pacific Northwest and Alaska
U.S. Department of the Interior First Annual Report on Tribal Co-Stewardship
First Annual Report on Tribal Co-Stewardship: Implementing Joint Secretarial Order 3403 on Fulfilling the Trust Responsibility to Indian Tribes in the Stewardship of Federal Lands and Waters
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...
USDA Water & Waste Disposal Loan & Grant Program
USDA Rural Development funds grants for water and waste disposal facilities and services on federally-recognized tribal lands, colonias and rural areas that face significant health risks due to a lack of access to adequate, affordable water or waste disposal....
Western IPM Center Planning Documents Grants – Applications accepted on a rolling basis
Funding: Up to $15,000 per award, available 2022-2026 Details: These grants can be used to produce Pest Management Strategic Plans, Crop Profiles or other IPM-related plans. Proposals will be considered on a rolling basis until funds are exhausted. Deadline: None...
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...
Presentation: How Tribes Can Influence Agency Decision Making
Public participation matters. Democratic, legal, and management principles justify why public comments make a difference in regulatory policy. Big Corporations, private citizens, industry polluters also comment, it is important that Tribal perspectives are represented...
Letter from EPA Administrator Regan to National Tribal Caucus Chair Wagner and Meeting Notes
Attachments: NTOC 2021 - Administrator Letter to Chair Wagner.pdf 2021 NTOC meeting - summary notes.pdf
Posted 7/14/21: EPA Response to Transition Letter from RTOC
EPA Responds to RTOC Transition Letter EPA Principal Deputy Assistant Administrator Jane Nishida sent this letter in response to a letter RTOC Chair Raymond Paddock sent regarding requests to the new EPA administration. Original post is here
Posted 6/4/21: Tips for Effective Comment Writing for Tribes Video
Tips for Effective Comment Writing for Tribes Video RTOC Legal Legal Intern for 2020-2021, Rachel Hill created this presentation on how to create more effective comments to EPA. The video is posted on our RTOC YouTube Channel
Posted 4/30/21: EPA – Consultation Plan and Response to Comment
RTOC received the following email regarding the US EPA Consultation Plan and Response to Comment. Please see the attachments linked at the end. (email below revised on 5/4/21) Colleagues, Attached and summarized below are final documents created in response to...
Posted 3/30/21: Tribal Science Council Presentation
National EPA - Tribal Science Council Presentation: Collecting Examples of Indigenous Research Frameworks, Protocols and Methodologies Tribal Science Council Co-Chair Neil Patterson, Jr. shared this presentation at the March RTOC meeting. He has graciously allowed us...
Posted 3/26/21: RTOC Letter to EPA on transition
Region 10 Requests in New Administration The RTOC sent this letter to US EPA with requests and suggested initial actions in response to President Biden's Memorandum on Tribal Consultation and Strengthening Nation-to-Nation Relationships.