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NAWM Webinar: Exploring the Economic Benefits of Wetland Ecosystems and Management Programs – June 24, 3:00-4:30 pm Eastern
Register Now ABSTRACTS An Economic Valuation of H2Ohio’s Agriculture and Wetlands ProgramGlen Delaney, Earth Economic The H2Ohio initiative is delivering measurable results for Ohio’s people, economy, and environment. The goal of the initiative is to tackle the...
US EPA Webinar for Tribes: Lithium-ion Battery Response Guide – June 24, 11:00 am Pacific
Register Now In October 2025, EPA published an On-Scene Coordinator Lithium-Ion Battery Response Guide. This two-hour webinar will cover key components of the guide, highlighting what can be translated to tribal emergency responders and environmental programs. During...
Benthic Toxin-Producing Cyanobacteria in Rivers and Streams of the United States – June 24, 2:00 – 3:00 pm EST
Register Now This webinar will provide a comprehensive overview of benthic cyanobacterial blooms in rivers and streams across the United States, highlighting their emerging potential threats to ecosystems, animals, and human health. Attendees will learn about (1) the...
ITEP Caring for Our Healthy Homes Office Hours – June 24 and July 22 at 10:00 am Pacific
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US EPA – Season Change and Indoor Air: Protecting Respiratory Health – June 24, 10:00-11:30 am Pacific
Register Now Join the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and other leading experts for this webinar to learn about practical knowledge, resources and tools to reduce respiratory health risks during high ozone and pollen events. Participants will learn how ozone and...
US EPA Water Cybersecurity Assessment Tool Training – June 24, 10:00 AM Pacific
Register Now EPA's Office of Water Emergency Response and Cybersecurity (OWERC) will demonstrate how to use EPA’s Water Cybersecurity Assessment Tool (WCAT) to conduct cybersecurity assessments at water and wastewater systems. Webinar Duration: 1.5 hours
Washington State Recreation and Conservation Office: Planning for Recreation Access Grant – Closes July 15
WA RCO Link The Washington State Legislature created the Planning for Recreation Access program to fund planning projects in communities that lack adequate access to outdoor recreation opportunities. This program specifically focuses on diverse urban neighborhoods,...
The Indigenous Tomorrows Fund: 2026 Grant Applications Now Open! – Closes July 14
Native Americans In Philanthropy The Indigenous Tomorrows Fund (ITF) will accept applications May 20, 2026 – July 14, 2026. Young people are cultivating thriving Native communities. Over the last year, youth leaders between the ages of 14-24...
Native American Language Preservation and Maintenance-Esther Martinez Immersion – Closes July 1
The Administration for Native Americans will be soliciting applications for the Native American Language Preservation and Maintenance - Esther Martinez Immersion program (EMI). The program funds community-based projects that ensure continuing vitality of Native...
Native American Language Preservation and Maintenance – Closes July 1
Grants.gov Link The Administration for Native Americans (ANA) will be soliciting applications for the Native American Language Preservation and Maintenance program. This program funds for projects to support assessments of the status of native languages in established...
Environmental Regulatory Enhancement – Closes July 1
Grants.gov Link The Administration for Native Americans announces the availability of Fiscal Year 2026 funds for community-based projects for the Environmental Regulatory Enhancement (ERE) program. The ERE program provides funding for the costs of planning,...
North American Wetlands Conservation Fund – Closes June 25
Grants.gov Link The NAWCA U.S. Small Grants Program goal is to promote partnerships between public agencies and groups interested in: Protecting, improving, restoring, and managing an appropriate distribution and a variety of wetland ecosystems and other habitats for...
ELI Summer School Public Webinar
ELI Summer School Public Webinar Register Now - Wednesday, June 24, 12:00-1:30 PM ET The Federal Water Pollution Control Act of 1948 was the first major U.S. statute targeting water pollution. Significantly expanded in 1972 to become what is now known as the Clean...
Alaska 2026 Integrated Report and Clean Water Act 303(d) List – Ends July 8
TCOTS Link US EPA is offering government-to-government consultation with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency on an upcoming Clean Water Act action on the State of Alaska’s list of impaired waters which is contained in Alaska’s 2026 Integrated Report. The Alaska...
Public Hearing and Public Comments: Revision of Tier 4 Criteria Pollutant Standards – Ends July 6
https://www.epa.gov/regulations-emissions-vehicles-and-engines/public-hearing-and-public-comments-revision-tier-4 EPA invites public comment on the proposed rule, Revision of Tier 4 Criteria Pollutant Standards, Part 1: Amendments to Phase-In Schedule for Light-Duty...
“Begin Actual Construction” in the Clean Air Act NSR Program – Ends June 26
TCOTS Link The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency is initiating consultation with federally recognized Indian Tribes to obtain input on the agency’s proposed rule, “Begin Actual Construction in the New Source Review (NSR) Preconstruction Permitting Program.” In this...
CAA Review of Tier 4 Criteria Pollutant Standards for Motor Vehicles, Part 1 – Ends July 6
TCOTS Link The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is offering consultation with federally recognized Indian Tribes to obtain input on the first step (“Part 1”) of the Agency’s proposed two-part action to reconsider the light-and medium-duty Tier 4 criteria...
CWA Section 312(n) Uniform National Discharge Standards Phase II Batch Three Rulemaking – Ends July 14
TCOTS Link Webinar: June 2, 2026 Webinar Registration: https://events.gcc.teams.microsoft.com/event/cd4f68b7-b19b-4936-ba96-c3769a98c4f1@88b378b3-6748-4867-acf9-76aacbeca6a7 The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, in coordination with the Department of War, is...
“Begin Actual Construction” in the Clean Air Act NSR Program – Ends June 26
TCOTS Link The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency is initiating consultation with federally recognized Indian Tribes to obtain input on the agency’s proposed rule, “Begin Actual Construction in the New Source Review (NSR) Preconstruction Permitting Program.” In this...
EPA Draft Fungicide Strategy Public Comment Opportunity – Comments due June 29, 2026
EPA is seeking public input on its Draft Fungicide Strategy, which outlines a new approach to protecting federally listed endangered and threatened species while maintaining flexibility for agricultural use. The draft strategy focuses on: • Identifying potential...
Responding to Disasters in Indian Country Guide – December 2025
This guide is designed to help Tribal leadership and staff decide how to seek federal disaster assistance after a disaster. It includes an introduction to the disaster declaration process, the three types of declarations available to Tribal Nations, and the...
NOAA’s NIDIS – Snow Drought Status Update April 2026
NIDIS is an integrated information system that coordinates drought monitoring, forecasting, planning, and information and federal, tribal, state and local levels across the country. NIDIS's mission is to improve the nation's capacity to proactively manage...
EPA Updated Guidance Portal
EPA has updated its Guidance Portal, a public website that provides access to guidance on topics like air quality, water protection, and hazardous waste. The updated portal includes a more user-friendly search tool, allowing users to quickly find relevant documents...
ALPAR Recycling Collection Event Mini-Grants (Alaska) – Apply by March 31, June 30 Sept. 30, Dec. 31
If you’re organizing a collection event for hard-to-recycle items, Alaskans for Litter Prevention and Recycling (ALPAR) mini-grants may be able to help. Applications are due at the end of each quarter (3/31, 6/30, 9/30, 12/31). Apply Need bags? ALPAR now has...
Resources from DEC’s Solid Waste Program (Alaska)
The Alaska Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Resources Webpage provides a wide range of solid waste resources. Here are a few of note: DEC’s Waste Index: DEC uses the Waste Index to score landfill sites when they do inspections. This Excel...
AI Data Centers at Superfund and Brownfields Sites: EPA Resources
EPA’s Superfund and Brownfields programs have assembled resources to help interested parties assess the viability of Superfund site properties and brownfield sites for redevelopment as possible locations for Artificial Intelligence (AI) data centers or other...
WQX/STORET Data Assistance
Need assistance uploading water quality data? EPA’s WQX Helpdesk can answer your questions about data submission and retrieval. If you have a basic question, the fastest way to get an answer is to chat via email WQX Helpdesk (wqx@epa.gov). You may also request an...
Spark the Fire Grant Writing Course – April 7-July 7
Spark the Fire is offering a Spring 2026 Certificate in Grant Writing course. The training is designed for professionals who want hands-on experience developing competitive grant proposals. The course is conducted online and includes weekly sessions, writing...
Drought Conditions on Tribal Lands: Drought.gov Webpage
The American West is experiencing increasing drought, which affects water resources and fish. Check out Drought.gov’s Tribal Nations webpage for U.S. drought maps with reservation boundaries, studies on resilience planning, and more.
Tools from the National Center for Disaster Preparedness
The National Center for Disaster Preparedness has developed an array of tools and resources to help communities prepare for and respond to disasters. Just two examples: the US Natural Hazards Index and the presentation, “How to Survive a Disaster in 5 Easy Action...
Alaska Emergency and Disaster Homeowner’s Handbook: Sea Grant Alaska
This handbook provides an overview of natural hazards in Alaska, from tsunamis to volcanic eruptions. It covers potential impacts to communities and homeowners, best practices for preparing your home and surrounding area, how to prepare for an evacuation event, and...
Trifluoroacetic Acid – A Planetary Boundary Threat: Tribal PFAS Webinar Recording
On December 12, the Tribal PFAS Working Group hosted this webinar to discuss trifluoroacetic acid (TFA), a small PFAS compound, and its increasing presence in the environment. Listen to the recording
EPA’s Tribal Reserved Rights Rule: NTAA/NTWC Webinar Recording
On December 9, the National Tribal Air Association (NTAA) and National Tribal Water Council (NTWC) co-hosted a webinar on EPA’s Tribal Reserved Rights Rule. The rule directs states to consider the impact of state water quality standards on tribal reserved rights, such...
The Competition Process: EPA Webinar Materials
EPA hosted a webinar on how to apply for a competitive grant on December 17. The webinar presentation and helpful links are now available on the Competition Process Webinar webpage. The recording should be posted soon. Find recordings and materials for...
Washington’s Workplace Safety for Workers Affected by Climate Change Grant – Apply by June 30, 2026
Washington’s Workplace Safety for Workers Affected by Climate Change Grant is a non-competitive grant programs open to all Federally Recognized Tribes with impacts to rights and interest in their tribal lands within Washington state. This grant program focuses on the...
Washington’s Healthy Environment for All Tribal Capacity Grant – Apply by June 30, 2026
Washington’s Healthy Environment for All (HEAL) Tribal Capacity Grant is a non-competitive grant opportunity open to all Federally Recognized Tribes with impacts to rights and interest in their Tribal lands within Washington state. The base award is $45,454 per Tribe....
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...
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
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...
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.