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Save the Date! June 7-9, 2023 – Tribal Environmental Leaders Summit: Fort Hall, Idaho
The next Tribal Environmental Leaders Summit (TELS) will be hosted by the Shoshone-Bannock Tribes held in Fort Hall, Idaho at the ShoBan Casino Hotel. Remember to budget for travel and registration fees in your GAP applications. Registration will be available in the...
DOE’s Clean Energy Innovator Fellowship Program – Apply by May 3
The Department of Energy’s (DOE’s) Clean Energy Innovator Fellowship Program program funds recent graduates and energy professionals working to advance clean energy solutions that will help decarbonize the power system, electrify transportation and industry,...
Food Loss and Waste Training and Technical Assistance: SARE Grant – Apply by June 28
The Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education (SARE) program, a U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) National Institute of Food and Agriculture grants and outreach program, has issued a call for proposals for Food Loss and Waste Training and Technical...
Making Sense of Air Pollution Data: EPA Grant – Apply by June 26
EPA is seeking applications for community-engaged research to advance the use and communication of air pollution data to address air pollution concerns. This research will provide underserved communities with science-based information, tools, and approaches and...
Bureau of Reclamation’s Environmental Water Resources Projects – Apply by June 18
The Bureau of Reclamations WaterSMART Environmental Water Resources Projects program invites applicants to leverage their money and resources by cost sharing with the Bureau. Eligible projects will include water conservation and efficiency activities that...
Final Supplemental Guidance on Providing Waste Data in GAP Progress Reports: EPA Webinar – May 20
During this webinar, the American Indian Environmental Office will review the Final Supplemental Guidance on Providing Waste Data in GAP Progress Reports. (We will share the document once it is posted online.) This webinar will be helpful for any Tribe...
EPA’s Climate Adaptation Plan and Leveraging Grants for Climate Action: NTC/EPA Tribal Town Hall – May 9
Join the National Tribal Caucus (NTC) and EPA for a town hall on Tribal climate change. The topic will include giving input on EPA’s Climate Adaptation Plan and Leveraging Grants for Climate Action. Bill Hand, Tribal Administrator for the Native Village of Kluti-Kaah,...
Updated PFAS Destruction & Disposal Guidance: EPA Webinar – April 29
EPA’s 2024 Interim Guidance on the Destruction and Disposal of Perfluoroalkyl and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances and Materials Containing Perfluoroalkyl and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances updates the interim guidance EPA issued in December 2020. Its primary audience...
Build America, Buy America Act
The Build America, Buy America Act (BABA) requires that no funds made available for a Federal financial assistance program for infrastructure may be obligated for a project unless all of the iron, steel, manufactured products, and construction...
NREL’s Clean Bus Planning Awards Program – Apply by September 30
The $500 million Clean Bus Planning Awards (CBPA) program, managed by the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL), seeks to reduce barriers to zero-emission bus deployment by providing school and transit bus fleets with free technical assistance to...
NREL’s Energy Transitions Initiative Partnership Project – Apply by July 10
The National Renewable Energy Laboratories (NREL) invites coastal, remote, and island communities aiming to address energy resilience challenges to apply to the U.S. Department of Energy’s Energy Transitions Initiative Partnership Project. Communities...
Food Loss and Waste Training and Technical Assistance Grant – Apply by June 28
The Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education (SARE) program, a U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) National Institute of Food and Agriculture grants and outreach program, has issued a call for proposals for Food Loss and Waste Training and Technical...
DOE’s Renew America’s Schools Program – Apply by June 13
The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) launched the $500 million Renew America’s Schools Program to promote the implementation of clean energy improvements at K-12 public schools. This first-of-its-kind investment aims to help schools make energy upgrades that...
Chickaloon Village Tribal Fish Passage Training #4 (Alaska) – August 12-16
This is the fourth of four fish passage trainings for Tribes hosted by the Chickaloon Village Native Council. This training will focus on stream mechanics and the stream functions pyramid. The training will be held in person in Chickaloon Village. To attend, contact...
Chickaloon Village Tribal Fish Passage Training #3 (Alaska) – June 5-8
This is the third of four fish passage trainings for Tribes hosted by the Chickaloon Village Native Council. This training will focus on stream mechanics and an introduction to river forms and processes. The training will be held in person in Chickaloon Village. To...
Chickaloon Village Tribal Fish Passage Training #2 (Alaska) – June 5-8
This is the second of four fish passage trainings for Tribes hosted by the Chickaloon Village Native Council. This training will focus on culvert assessment and will be held in person in Anchorage. To attend, contact Andrea James at aljames@chickaloon-nsn.gov.
Qualified Sampler/Water Quality: Zender Training – May 14-16
In this training hosted by Zender Environmental, learn how to take your own water and soil samples to send for laboratory contaminant testing, test on-site for surface water fecal coliform, and sample and monitor for the basic water quality parameters using a YSI...
Chickaloon Village Tribal Fish Passage Training #1 (Alaska) – May 8-10
This is the first of four fish passage trainings for Tribes hosted by the Chickaloon Village Native Council. This training will focus on GIS and will be held in person at Alaska Pacific University in Anchorage. To attend, contact Andrea James...
Fair Share Objectives: EPA Grants Webinar – April 30
This EPA Grants training will provide an overview of fair share negotiations, guidance, and process. A fair share objective is a goal based on the capacity and availability of qualified, certified Minority-owned Business Enterprises (MBEs) and Women-owned...
Orutsararmiut Native Council Water Quality Monitoring Collaboration Working Group (Alaska)
The Orutsararmiut Native Council's EPA Environmental Program, along with Woodwell Climate Research Center Permafrost Pathways, invites interested Tribal leaders and Tribal environmental professionals to attend weekly meetings to discuss coordinating water quality...
Asthma Awareness Month
Spring is upon us, and allergy season – and Asthma Awareness Month – have arrived. Here are a few things you can do to reduce or remove allergens from indoor air: Before opening your windows to get some fresh air, check the outdoor air quality...
Universal Waste Regulations for Solar Panels and Lithium Batteries – Ends June 30, 2024
EPA is initiating consultation with federally recognized Tribes on universal waste regulations for solar panels and lithium batteries under the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act. EPA intends to propose new rules to improve the recycling and management of...
Review of the Secondary National Ambient Air Quality Stds for Ecological Effects of NOx, SOx, and PM – Ends May 31, 2024
TCOTS Link The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is initiating consultation with federally recognized Indian Tribes to obtain input on the Agency’s proposed action titled, “Review of the Secondary National Ambient Air Quality Standards for Ecological Effects...
Environmental Justice Technical Assistance Providers: NIHB
The National Indian Health Board’s (NIHB) Tribal Environmental Impact Network is a new cohort of professionals with experience in issues impacting environmental justice in Indian Country. These experts will assist NIHB in providing technical assistance to Tribal...
EPA’s Mercury Water Quality Criterion to Protect Aquatic Life in Idaho: Proposed Rule – Comment by June 10
On April 3, EPA Administrator Regan signed a proposed rule to revise water quality criteria protecting aquatic life from the harmful effects of mercury in Idaho. The proposed mercury criterion includes fish tissue and water column elements, whereby the fish tissue...
EPA’s Clean Ports Program – Apply by May 28
Two funding opportunities are open through EPA’s Clean Ports Program. The Zero-Emission Technology Deployment Competition will be used to fund almost $3 billion in zero-emission port equipment and infrastructure to reduce mobile source emissions (criteria pollutants,...
ADEC Solid Waste Bootcamp – May 7-9
Join the Alaska Department of Environmental Conservation (ADEC) for its annual Solid Waste Bootcamp, a freeand truly superbonline training on the basics of solid waste management in rural (Class III) landfills. Topics will include solid waste best management...
National Drinking Water Regulation for PFAS: EPA Webinars – April 16, 23, and 30
EPA will hold three informational webinars for communities, water systems, and other drinking water professionals about the final PFAS National Drinking Water Regulation (NPDWR). April 16: Webinar Registration: General Overview of PFAS NDPWR for...
Tribal Programs in the Pacific Northwest and Alaska: EPA Website
Visited EPA Region 10’s Tribal Programs chock-full-of-goodness website lately? Here’s a quick tour to help you find some of or hidden gems: The home page features a rotating banner with EPA funding opportunities, upcoming events, and more. Learn about EPA Region 10’s...
EPA’s New National Drinking Water Regulation for PFAS
On April 10, EPA finalized the first-ever National Drinking Water Regulation for PFAS. Exposure to these forever chemicals has been linked to cancer, impacts on the liver, heart, and immune system, and developmental damage in infants and children. This final...
Draft Fiscal Year 2025-2026 National Program Guidances – Ends June 4, 2024
TCOTS Link CFO NPG Letter to Tribes Enclosure 1 NPG Fact Sheet Enclosure 2 Consultation and Coordination Timeline Enclosure 3 NPG Contacts EPA invites Tribes to participate in consultation and coordination on EPA’s draft FY 2025-2026 National Program Guidances. These...
Proposed Establishment of the National Tribal Caucus (NTC) Under the Federal Advisory Committee Act – Ends June 10, 2024
EPA has initiated consultation and coordination on the proposed reorganization of the National Tribal Caucus under the Federal Advisory Committee Act. These proposed changes will clarify the process by which EPA receives Tribal leadership recommendations on...
General Permit for Ocean Disposal of Marine Mammal Carcasses Under the Marine Protection, Research, and Sanctuaries Act – Comment by June 3
Federally recognized Indian Tribes in the Puget Sound area are invited to consult with EPA on its proposal toreissue a General Permit for Ocean Disposal of Marine Mammal Carcasses. The general permit authorizes Tribal,federal, state, and/or local governmental...
DOE’s Home Energy Rebates – Apply by May 31
Federally recognized Tribes can receive Tribal Home Electrification and Appliance Rebates to help weatherize their homes, purchase efficient electric heat pumps for space heating and cooling and electrical upgrades, and more. These are “point of sale” rebates up to...
EPA’s FY24 Exchange Network Grant – Apply by May 22
EPA is soliciting project applications to support the Environmental Information Exchange Network (EN) to: Facilitate sharing of environmental data, especially through shared and reusable services. Reduce burden and avoid costs for co-regulators and the regulated...
Social Marketing: Virtual North America Workshop – June 3-5
This introductory workshop hosted by Community-Based Social Marketing is intended for those who design or fund programs to encourage environmental behaviors. Attendees will learn the five steps of community-based social marketing (selecting behaviors, identifying...
Tribal Waste and Response Steering Committee – Apply by May 31
The Tribal Waste and Response (TWAR) Steering Committee is composed of people working on the front lines for Tribes, Nations, and Alaska Native Villages in the fields of Superfund, emergency response, solid waste, underground storage tanks, and brownfields. TWAR is...
World Social Marketing Conference – May 15-18
The World Social Marketing Conference, hosted by the Social Marketing Association of North America, will discuss how to effectively deliver programs to foster health, safety, and environmental behavioral changes. The conference will be held in person in Clearwater,...
Northwest Remediation Conference: Cleaning Up & Re-Using Contaminated Properties – May 2
The Northwest Remediation Conference, hosted by the Northwest Environmental Business Council, will bring together cleanup professionals, regulators, and property owners to share the latest knowledge and best practices for contaminated property cleanup, with a focus on...
Required Training for New EPA Grantees
As of March 4, EPA’s Office of Grants and Debarment requires new grant recipients to complete two courses before receiving funds: EPA Grants Management Training and How to Develop a Budget. Whether you’re a seasoned or new grantee, this is great training for...
Grants.gov Quick Start Guide for Applicants
Grants.gov has published a new Quick Start Guide for Applicants to help you register and apply for grants using Grants.gov. The guide covers registering with SAM, creating workspaces, submitting your application, and more.
Internships for Students and Recent Graduates
Looking for opportunities for youth? EPA, the U.S. Department of Agriculture, the National Park Service, the Bureau of Indian Affairs, the National Renewable Energy Laboratories, and other federal agencies are recruiting now! You can also search or internships on USA...
DOE’s Transformative Clean Energy Projects – Apply by May 31
Under the new Local Government Energy Program, the Communities Sparking Investment in Transformative Energy funding opportunity will provide approximately $18 million in financial awards and technical assistance to advance community-identified energy priorities....
DOE Clean Energy Technology Deployment on Tribal Lands – Apply by May 30
The Department of Energy (DOE) is soliciting applications from Tribes (including Alaska Native Regional Corporations and Village Corporations, Intertribal Organizations, and Tribal Energy Development Organizations) to: Install clean energy generating system(s) and/or...
EPA’s Clean Ports Program – Apply by May 28
EPA’s Clean Ports Program funds zero-emission port equipment and infrastructure, as well as climate and air quality planning at U.S. ports. The Zero-Emission Technology Deployment Competition will fund zero-emission port equipment and infrastructure to...
EPA’s Healthy Watersheds Consortium Grant Program – Apply by May 10
EPA is requesting applications for managing the Healthy Watersheds Consortium Grant Program, which seeks to protect and sustain healthy watersheds so they will continue to provide ecological services such as clean water, habitat for fish and wildlife, recreation, and...
Catalyst Fund: Network for Landscape Conservation Grant – Apply by April 26
The Catalyst Fund strives to accelerate the pace and practice of landscape conservation and stewardship by making strategic investments in strengthening the collaborative capacity of place-based, community-grounded landscape partnerships. A portion of the Catalyst...
Ocean Acidification in Alaska
Ocean Acidification in Alaska is a free online course from the Alaska Ocean Acidification Network for anyone who wishes to learn how ocean acidification is affecting Alaska waters and its potential impacts on local species. The course is comprised of 8 modules and...
EPA’s Clean Water Act Hazardous Substance Facility Response Plan Requirements
As climate change increases the frequency and severity of extreme weather events, planning and preparedness are especially important. EPA has finalized new requirements for certain facilities to develop response plans for worst-case discharges of hazardous substances,...
Disposal of E-Cigarettes
EPA’s new fact sheet, How to Safely Dispose of E-Cigarettes: Information for Individuals, explains that e-cigarettes should be taken to household hazardous waste collection sites rather than thrown in the trash or recycling bins. The lithium batteries inside of...
EPA’s Proposed Rule to Reduce Open Burning and Open Detonation of Waste Explosives – Comment by May 20
On March 20, EPA proposed a rule to revise regulations that allow for the open burning and detonation of waste explosives. The allowance or “variance” to the prohibition on the open burning of hazardous waste was established at a time when there were no alternatives...
Confronting Hazards, Impacts and Risks for a Resilient Planet: NSF Grant – Apply by June 6
The National Science Foundation’s (NSF) Confronting Hazards, Impacts and Risks for a Resilient Planet grant will support the co-design of projects that deliver evidence-based, actionable solution pathways reducing the risk from earth system hazards compounded by...
Tribal Lands and Environment Forum – August 12-15
Registration has opened for the Tribal Lands and Environment Forum, which focuses on how to improve management, protection, and restoration of Tribal lands. The forum will be held in person in Eugene, OR. The planning committee is seeking proposals for presentations...
Disaster Resilient Design Concepts: EPA Report
The potential for disaster increases as communities expand into hazard-prone areas and climate change alters the frequency, severity, and locations of threats. Disaster Resilient Design Concepts showcases designs that can help communities reduce the impact of...
Household Medication Disposal: EPA Website
EPA has launched a new website to provide information about proper disposal of leftover household medications, including how to use various pharmaceutical take-back programs. The website helps the public understand why proper disposal of household medication is needed...
Columbia River Basin Restoration Program Working Group Meeting May 22-23
The EPA has set May 22 and 23rd as the next hybrid meeting of the Columbia River Basin Restoration Program Working Group. The in-person meeting will take place in Spokane, WA with discussions and breakout sessions designed around face-to-face interaction. In-person...
2024 UCUT / T&H Transboundary Mining Conference
The Central Council of Tlingit & Haida Indian Tribes of Alaska (Tlingit & Haida) is thrilled to invite you to attend the third annual UCUT Transboundary Mining Conference in Dzantik'i Heeni (Juneau, Alaska). August 26 & 27 for Tribal and First Nation...
U.S. Coast Guard’s Western Alaska Oil Spill Planning Criteria – Comment by May 4
The U.S. Coast Guard's new Western Alaska Oil Spill Planning Criteria will set the oil spill response requirements for vessels operating with a Vessel Response Plan in the Arctic and Western Alaska Captain of the Port Zone. Due to the remoteness of the region, vessels...
Transmission Facilitation Program: DOE’s Public-Private Partnership Program (Alaska) – Apply by May 31
The Department of Energy’s (DOE) Transmission Facilitation Program (TRP) is a revolving fund program that will provide federal support to overcome the financial hurdles in the development of large-scale new transmission lines and upgrading existing transmission as...
Bureau of Reclamation WaterSMART Planning and Project Design Grants – Apply by May 21
The Bureau of Reclamation’s Planning and Project Design Grants include three funding opportunities. Water Strategy Grants fund planning to support water management solutions, such as domestic water supply projects for disadvantaged communities, water marketing, water...
Tribal Underground Storage Tank Boot Camp Workshop – June 4-6
Gas stations can be a significant hub for Tribal communities. They are often critical infrastructure when disasters hit, and they can be found in many tracts of land Tribes are trying to remediate. The Oneida Nation is offering a Tribal Underground Storage Tank (UST)...
BIA’s Tribal Assistance Coordination Group Conference – May 7-9
The Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA) Tribal Assistance Coordination Group Conference brings together emergency management professionals to share the latest program information and best practices for all hazard emergencies and disasters. The conference will be held in...
EPA Standards to Protect Communities from Chemical Accidents
EPA recently announced publication of the “Safer Communities by Chemical Accident Prevention Rule,” which is designed to protect at-risk communities from chemical accidents, especially those located near facilities in industry sectors with high accident rates. The...
NEW! EPA’s Office of Agriculture and Rural Affairs
EPA’s new Office of Agriculture and Rural Affairs will work to improve environmental stewardship and economic opportunity for America’s farmers and ranchers, as well as strengthen the vitality of small towns and rural communities. Activities will including developing...
Sixth Proposed Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule for Public Water Systems – Comment by June 20
EPA is initiating consultation and coordination with federally recognized Indian Tribes on the development of the sixth Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule (UCMR 6) for public drinking water systems (PWSs). Tribes that own or operate a PWS may be particularly...
Bullitt Prize – Applications due June 1, 2024
The Bullitt Foundation’s mission is to safeguard the natural environment by promoting responsible human activities and sustainable communities in the Pacific Northwest. The $100,000 Bullitt Prize is given annually to an individual or collaborative group based in...
ITEP’s National Tribal & Indigenous Climate Conference: Call for Proposals – September 9-12
The Institute for Tribal Environmental Professionals (ITEP) Tribes and Climate Change Program is seeking proposals for presentations, trainings, working groups, and climate conversations for the National Tribal & Indigenous Climate Conference, which will be held...
Tribal Lands and Environment Forum – August 12-15
Save the date for the Institute for Tribal Environmental Professionals’ Tribal Lands and Environment Forum, which will take place in August in Eugene, OR. More information and a link to registration will be available this Spring.
Smoke Management in the Northwest: EPA Conference – June 11-13
This annual meeting, hosted by EPA Region 10 and a team of partners, provides an opportunity for air quality, land management, public health, academia, community, and other professionals to collaborate on wildfire smoke and related issues. The agenda will include...
Air Quality Outreach & Education in Tribal Communities: ITEP Training – May 21-23
This entry-level professional development course hosted by the Institute for Tribal Environmental Professionals (ITEP) is designed to prepare Tribal staff to conduct a variety of education and outreach activities that will help increase awareness about environmental...
How We Cook: Reducing Indoor Pollution
Gas stoves can be a significant source of indoor pollution. Learn what you can do to improve air quality in your home: In his latest research, Dr. Dan Jaffe of the University of Washington looks to the kitchen as a source for indoor pollution in the home. Read...
ATNI Energy Newsletter
The Affiliated Tribes of Northwest Indians (ATNI) recently launched a newsletter to share opportunities about Tribal energy project funding, spread the word about events, and provide updates on Tribal energy news. Subscribe
Water as a Climate Change Solution: EPA Website
EPA’s Water as a Climate Change Solution website provides a comprehensive collection of National Water Program climate-related resources, including a new Resilience Resource Directory. This directory is a database of EPA water climate adaptation and mitigation...
Know Before You Grow: EPA Guide
Thinking about establishing a community garden or an urban farm on your brownfield? Check out EPA’s Know Before You Grow guide for steps to consider when creating gardens or farms in formerly vacant areas. Kansas State University’s Technical Assistance to Brownfields...
Tribal Public Health Emergency Preparedness Conference – June 10-12
Hosted by the Northwest Portland Area Indian Health Board, the Tribal Public Health Emergency Preparedness Conference will be held in Grand Ronde, OR. Register Submit presentation proposals by April 12
Native American Fish and Wildlife Society National Conference – May 13-16
The Native American Fish and Wildlife Society supports the exchange of information and management techniques related to self-determined tribal fish and wildlife management. The next national conference will be held in May in Welch, MN. Call for Abstracts: Natural...
Indirect Cost Rates: EPA Webinar Recording
EPA’s Office of Grants and Debarment has posted the materials from the EPA Grants Indirect Cost Rates Webinar held on December 6, 2023. View the webinar and associated materials on the EPA Grants Indirect Cost Rates Webinar web page.
Environmental Justice and Civil Rights: New EPA Web Page
EPA’s Office of Environmental Justice and External Civil Rights has published a new Grants News and Updates web page. Visit the page to find grantee success stories, program deadline reminders and updates, and information about upcoming and past engagement...
EPA’s Equity Action Plan
On February 14, EPA released the 2023 update to its Equity Action Plan, part of the Agency’s efforts to implement President Biden’s Executive Order, “Further Advancing Racial Equity and Support for Underserved Communities Through the Federal Government.” Following...
EPA’s Community Change Grants – Apply by November 21
EPA is awarding approximately $2 billion in Community Change Grants to fund community-driven projects that address climate challenge and reduce pollution while strengthening communities through thoughtful implementation. The objectives of the grant program are to:...
EPA’s Climate Pollution Reduction Grants – Apply by May 1
EPA is making available $4.6 billion across two implementation grant competitions: one general competition and one competition specifically for Tribes and territories. Eligible applicants can compete for climate pollution reduction implementation grants to fund...
EPA’s Contaminated ANCSA Lands Assistance Program – Rolling Deadline
Congress has appropriated $20 million for a grant program to assist Tribal entities in Alaska with addressing contamination on ANCSA lands that were contaminated before they were conveyed. Grants are non-competitive and may be used for site assessment and remediation,...
New Database of Federal Grants to Support Food Waste Initiatives
The non-profits ReFED and the Natural Resources Defense Council have developed a database of federal funding opportunities that could support food waste reduction and organics recycling. The database includes basic information about eligible applicants, application...
Educating Youth on Wasted Food: EPA Web Page
Most people don’t realize how much food they throw away every day. Everyone, including children and youth, needs to understand that food takes natural resources, energy, labor, and time to grow and consume, and that wasted food takes an environmental toll. EPA’s new...
Building Effective Partnerships with States and Localities to Protect Tribal Lands: EPA’s Tribal Waste Journal
Just released, Issue 14 of the Tribal Waste Journal issue showcases the strength of partnerships by highlighting Tribal success stories and information on how to build successful partnerships with federal, state, and local governments to address waste management on...
Alaska Water Quality Standards – Comment by May 6
Every three years, the Alaska Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) conducts a comprehensive review of state water quality standards (WQS) regulations at 18 AAC 70. This triennial review provides an opportunity for the public to engage with DEC on its...
EPA’s Contaminated ANCSA Lands Assistance Program – Rolling Deadline
Congress has appropriated $20 million for a grant program to assist Tribal entities in Alaska with addressing contamination on ANCSA lands that were contaminated before they were conveyed. Grants are non-competitive and may be used for site assessment and remediation,...
Refrigerant Recovery: Zender Training – May 10
This course from Zender Environmental trains communities to perform refrigerant recovery at their landfills. This training will be held in person in Anchorage, AK.
Backhaul & HazMat Regulation: Zender Training – May 7-9
This comprehensive backhaul training from Zender Environmental will include safety, DOT HazMat regulations, inventory, storage, packing, shipping, labeling, and shipping paperwork. The training will be held in person in Anchorage, AK. Register
Starting a Firewood Bank: University of Maine Webinar Recording
Firewood banks are organizations that provide emergency and seasonal wood for heating homes. The Bipartisan Infrastructure Law included $8 million for firewood banks. In this webinar, the University of Maine School of Forest Resources and the Alliance for Green Heat...
Antimicrobial Resistance Genes in National Rivers and Streams: EPA Report
Bacteria have been able to evolve in response to the widespread use of antibiotics and antimicrobials by developing antimicrobial resistance genes. EPA researchers are engaged in a variety of efforts to understand what happens when antimicrobial-resistant bacteria are...
Bringing the Benefits of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy to Low-Income Communities: EPA Case Studies and Program Profiles
EPA has published a series of profiles to highlight effective efforts by state and local agencies, non-profits, and community-based organizations to bring energy efficiency and renewable energy to low-income and disadvantaged communities. The 2024 series includes...
Climate Change and Ground Water: EPA Fact Sheet
Consideration of Climate Change at Contaminated Groundwater Sites focuses on climate change considerations at Superfund sites with contaminated groundwater, and provide possible approaches and information sources.
Technical Assistance Providers Serving Tribes in Region 10: EPA Web Page
Need help with administrative or environmental issues? Check out our new Region 10 Technical Assistance Providers web page to find a wide range of organizations that support Tribes in Alaska, Idaho, Oregon, and Washington!
EPA Seeks Grant Reviewers – Compensation Available!
EPA’s Office of Environmental Justice and External Civil Rights is seeking a diverse group of individuals with relevant expertise and experience to review grant applications submitted to EPA’s $2 billion Environmental and Climate Justice Community Change Grants...
6PPD-q: New EPA Water Testing Method
6PPD is a common tire additive; 6PPD-quinone is a chemical by-product. On January 30, EPA published a draft testing method (EPA Method 1634) that will help Tribes, government agencies, and others determine where and when 6PPD-quinone is present in local stormwater and...
EPA’s Clean Water Act Tribal Forum – May 14-16
EPA is hosting the second Clean Water Act (CWA) Tribal Forum in personin Washington, DC. The forum will focus on a more advanced understanding of the CWA authorities most relevant to Tribes and implementation of those authorities in Indian country. This event is...
National Tribal Forum on Air Quality – May 6-9
Join this national conversation on how Tribes are implementing the Clean Air Act in partnership with EPA to improve air quality in communities. Co-sponsored by the Institute for Tribal Environmental Professionals and the National Tribal Air Association, the National...
EPA’s Grants Competition Process Webinar
EPA’s Office of Grants and Debarment conducted a webinar on EPA’s Grants Competition Process on December 4, 2023. The webinar materials and recording are now available on the EPA Grants Competition Process Webinar webpage.
Solid Waste Burning: ITEP/Zender Webinar Materials
The Institute for Tribal Environmental Professionals (ITEP) and Zender Environmental co-hosted two webinars on November 16 and December 13. The PowerPoint presentations and a recording of the webinar are now available. Topics include solid waste burning, waste burning...
Show Me the Money: DEC Webinar Recording
The Alaska Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Solid Waste Program hosted its monthly solid waste teleconference on December 15. This webinar focused on funding for solid waste and recycling initiatives in rural Alaska. Listen to the recording. Register for...
You Are What You Eat (and Breathe) – Exposure and Impacts of Nano- and Microplastics on Human Health: EPA Webinar Recording
On November 30, EPA hosted an excellent webinar on plastic waste and its impacts on human health and our environment. Listen to the recording.
GAP NOFA: Tips and Forms: EPA Webinar Recording
On December 12, EPA Region 10 hosted a webinar on application tips and forms for the GAP NOFA. The presentation is attached. Listen to the recording. Passcode: 18635919
EPA’s Revised Policy on Consultation with Indian Tribes
EPA released the revised EPA Policy on Consultation with Indian Tribes, which establishes national guidelines for consultation across the agency, and the companion Guidance for Discussing Tribal Treaty or Similar Rights. In 1984, EPA became one of the first federal...
EPA’s Get the Lead Out Initiative: Removing Lead Service Lines
Through its Get the Lead Out (GLO) Initiative, EPA will partner with 200 underserved communities nationwide to provide the technical assistance they need to identify and remove lead service lines. Specifically, EPA will work support the development of: Lead Service...
EPA’s Community Change Grants: Technical Assistance
EPA has launched a new technical assistance program, Community Change Equitable Resilience, to help eligible entities apply for EPA's Community Change Grants. EPA will offer free design and project development assistance, community engagement, and partnership...
U.S. EPA Environmental and Climate Justice Community Change Grants
EPA recently announced the largest single investment in environmental justice in history, Environmental and Climate Justice Community Change Grants. The grants are designed for communities most adversely and disproportionately impacted by climate change, legacy...
Slides from EPA Region 10 Tribal Programs on FY25 NOFA
Link to slides PDF file Greetings from the R10 Tribal Info Box! Please find attached the presentation for today’s (Webinar was on 11/8/23) webinar on the GAP Notice of Funding Availability (NOFA). The webinar will begin at 1:00 Alaska, 2:00 Pacific, 3:00 Mountain. Due...
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...
EPA R10 Tribal Daily Air Quality/Ventilation Reports
From October to May, EPA Meteorologist Jay McAlpine produces the Air Quality Forecast and Ventilation report for Tribal reservations in Idaho, Oregon, and Washington. The two-day forecast helps Tribe plan for stagnation events, Rx, and open burning. If you would like...
EPA’s Climate Pollution Reduction Grants Competition (Phase 2) – Apply by May 1
EPA has announced the availability of $4.6 billion across two implementation grant competitions – one general competition and one competition specifically for Tribes and territories – to fund measures in climate action plans. The Climate Pollution Reduction Grants...
WaterSMART – Large-Scale Water Recycling Projects: Reclamation Grants – March 29, 2024, or September 30, 2024
This funding opportunity—part of the Bureau of Reclamation’s WaterSMART program—is aimed at water management agencies considering or planning larger water reuse projects to address projected water supply shortages. The program will incentivize projects at a larger...
EPA’s National Enforcement and Compliance Initiatives
For over 25 years, EPA has established national enforcement and compliance initiatives to address the most serious and widespread environmental problems throughout the United States. EPA’s Office of Enforcement and Compliance Assurance (OECA) has updated the Agency’s...
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.