Webinars
EPA Region provides Training and Technical Assistance Opportunities as well as Tribal Environmental Webinars. We don’t always list all of them here, so please visit the EPA Region 10 website for the latest information.
Training and Technical Assistance Opportunities
Tribal Environmental Webinars
Upcoming Webinars and Training Opportunities
Ocean Acidification in Alaska: ACCAP Webinar – Feb 25
This Alaska Center for Climate Change and Policy (ACCAP) webinar will feature researchers with the University of Alaska Fairbanks and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) who are monitoring ocean acidification in coastal waters around Alaska and exploring ecological and socio-economic impacts.
Coastal Habitat Restoration and Resilience Grants for Tribes and Underserved Communities: NOAA Webinar – Feb 24
Learn more about the Coastal Habitat Restoration and Resilience Grants for Tribes and Underserved Communities funding opportunity from the National Ocean and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA). Through this funding, NOAA will help support community-driven habitat restoration and build the capacity of Tribes and underserved communities to more fully participate in restoration activities. Of the $20 million in funding available, 15 percent is specifically available to U.S. federally recognized Tribes, Alaska Native Corporations, and organizations that represent Tribes.
February Drought & Climate Outlook: NIDIS Webinar – Feb 24
This webinar from the National Integrated Drought Information System (NIDIS). www.drought.gov, will discuss the current regional conditions and outlooks in the Pacific Northwest, including cascading natural hazards from drought and the impacts of the most recent heat dome on snowpack loss across the Pacific Northwest.
February Alaska Climate Outlook Briefing: ACCAP Webinar – Feb 21
The Alaska Center for Climate Assessment and Policy (ACCAP) will review recent and current climate conditions around Alaska, discuss forecasting tools, and finish up with the Climate Prediction Center’s forecast for March 2025 and the early spring season. https://uaf-accap.org/event/february-nws-climate-outlook-briefing/
ITEP’s Tribal Brownfields Knowledge Circle – Feb 20
Join a gathering of the Tribal Brownfields Knowledge Circle for a discussion of shared responsibilities to community, and how to move forward with resilience and strength in uncertain times.
- Join the Zoom Meeting at 10:00 Alaska, 11:00 Pacific, 12:00 Mountain
Tribal Data Drop-In with the Tribal Exchange Network Group – Feb 20
The monthly Tribal Data Drop-In session brings together experts on all things data to share information, answer questions, and build connections. Whether you are looking to learn more about a specific topic, share your knowledge, or just spend some time getting to know other experts in your field, feel free to drop in. This session will also feature an EPA-hosted training breakout session, “Making the Most of the Water Quality Portal (Maps, Apps, and Dashboards).”
ITEP’s Grants Office Hour – Feb 19, 26
The Institute for Tribal Environmental Professionals (ITEP) is now hosting weekly grants office hours on Wednesdays for Tribes to discuss grant-related topics.
- Join the Zoom Meeting at 9:00 Alaska,10:00 Pacific, 11:00 Mountain. Meeting ID: 659 096 3943. Password: AIAQTP
- Join by phone: 669-444-9171. Meeting ID: 659 096 3943
Intro to ECHO: EPA Webinar – Feb 20
This webinar will explore how to use some of the data visualization tools on EPA’s Enforcement and Compliance History Online (ECHO): ECHO including EPA/State Dashboards, EPA/State Comparative Maps, and PFAS Analytic Tools. Register
PNW Tribal Network Meeting – Feb 19
The next meeting of the PNW Tribal Network will include a discussion of the Squaxin Island Story Map, NWFP ATNI Tribal Hub, and more.
- Join the Zoom meeting at 10:00 am Pacific. Meeting ID: 922 9124 2097. Passcode: 439196
- Join by phone: 1-346-248-7799
ANTHC Monthly Statewide GAP Webinar – Feb 19
Join the Alaska Native Tribal Health Consortium and EPA for the monthly statewide webinar on all things GAP. This month’s webinar will focus on Grants.gov and Sam.gov. As ANTHC is hosting a webinar on these topics, EPA Region 10 will not be hosting a second NOFA webinar. EPA staff will be available at the ANTHC webinar to discuss the application process.
- Join the meeting on Zoom at 1:00 Alaska. Meeting ID: 987 6846 5636. Passcode: 304933
Underground Storage Tanks: Oneida Nation Boot Camp – Apr 8-10
The Oneida Nation is hosting a free Underground Storage Tank (UST) Boot Camp for Compliance Assistance at Source University in Arlington, TX. This is an opportunity to interact with UST equipment manufacturers, service providers, federal regulators, and other Tribal professionals in the industry. Registration preference will be given to Tribes in Region 5.
- Register by March 12.
Alaska Tribal Conference on Environmental Management – Mar 25-28
Hosted by the Alaska Native Tribal Health Consortium, The Alaska Tribal Conference on Environmental Management (ATCEM) is a networking space for Tribal environmental professionals from across the state to learn from one another, connect with support organizations and agencies, and discover resources. The conference will be held in person in Anchorage. Registration will open soon.
Water and Wastewater Sector Threat Briefing: EPA Webinar – Feb 27
EPA. the Water Information Sharing and Analysis Center, Federal Bureau of Investigation, Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency, and Department of Homeland Security are collaborating to offer this virtual briefing on water and wastewater sector security threats and preparedness. This webinar will focus on:
- Potential threats to critical infrastructure (cyber and physical)
- What to do in the event of a cyber or physical intrusion
- Water security and preparedness products and services
Developing Small-Scale Transfer Stations on Tribal Lands: EPA Workshop – Feb 25-26
Are you considering a transfer station or looking for ways to improve the functionality of your current transfer station? Join this in-person training workshop hosted by the Pala Band of Mission Indians to gain approaches on how to plan, develop, and operate small-scale transfer stations. Participants will also be able to tour three tribally owned and operated transfer stations. The workshop will be held in person in Pala, CA.
Outreach Successes of the State and Tribal Indoor Radon Grantees: EPA Webinar – Feb 19
Learn from state and Tribal colleagues on key successes to their radon outreach efforts and how they leverage resources to build upon their success. EPA will provide a State and Tribal Indoor Radon Grant (SIRG) Program overview and grantees from local, state, and nongovernmental organizations will discuss their unique projects and how this program benefits their communities.
Alternative Water Sources to Augment Water Supplies: EPA Webinar – Feb 19
Meeting the demand for safe and adequate supplies of water, especially in regions undergoing hotter and drier weather conditions, requires addressing research gaps associated with water reuse and water storage. This webinar will provide an overview of ongoing EPA research related to alternative water sources, including decentralized water reuse, protein processing plants, treated produced water from oil and gas activities, and enhanced/managed aquifer recharge, as well as collaborations with our partners.
- Register
- Learn more about EPA’s Alternative Water Sources Research and Enhanced Aquifer Recharge Research.
Long-Term Management at Mitigation Sites – Overview & Best Practices: National Association of Wetland Managers Webinars – Feb 11, Mar 4
Part I of this webinar series hosted by the National Association of Wetland Managers will discuss the contents of a long-term management plan and best practices for arranging for long-term stewardship at a mitigation site. Part II will describe a method for estimating an initial funding amount for a long-term stewardship fund.
After a Wildfire – Health and Safety Considerations: ITEP Training
This new online course from the Institute for Tribal Environmental Professionals (ITEP) provides Tribes with wildfire safety considerations for indoor air quality and how to return after a wildfire in 6 modules:
- Module 1 – Wildfire Effects, Monitoring, and Communication/Indoor Air Quality
- Module 2 – After a Wildfire: Indoor Air
- Module 3 – Distribution and Deposition of Wildfire Smoke Residues
- Module 4 – Re-Entry Safety Considerations
- Module 5 – Clean-Up Safety
- Module 6 – (Optional) ACAC Fire and Smoke Damage Certification
NAWM’s Pacific Northwest Tribal Clean Water Act Training – Nov 17-20
The National Association of Wetland Managers invites Tribal water quality and water resource staff to learn how to enhance your program’s capability to implement Clean Water Act (CWA) programs, including Section 106, Section 319, Section
303(d), water quality standards, and wetlands. The training will be held in person in Tulalip, WA. Please note that all Region 10 Tribes are welcome to attend, but the training and travel scholarships are designed for Tribes that are eligible for CWA programs.
- See the attached flyer for more information.
An informational meeting will be held on April 28 at 11:00 Pacific. This will be an opportunity to learn more about the training and to give NAWM feedback on your training needs.
- Register for the informational meeting.
EPA’s Tribal Clean Water Act Workshop – May 19-23
EPA Region 9 and the Fallon Paiute-Shoshone Tribe are inviting Tribal water quality/resource staff to attend the Tribal Clean Water Act workshop in Fallon, NV. Attendees will share knowledge, resources, and experiences to better implement Tribal Clean Water Act programs and to protect Tribal water resources for future generations. Please note that the workshop is currently open to Region 9 Tribes, but may be opened to other Tribes if space is available.
Microplastic Pollution and Solutions: Biological Recording Company Webinar – Feb 25
The webinar hosted by the Biological Recording Company will discuss how microplastics are distributed and transported, the impacts they have on the environment, and the efficacy of alternative plastics.
ANTHC Monthly Statewide GAP Webinar – Feb 19
Join the Alaska Native Tribal Health Consortium and EPA for the monthly statewide webinar on all things GAP. This month’s webinar will focus on Grants.gov and Sam.gov. As ANTHC is hosting a webinar on these topics, EPA Region 10 will not be hosting a second NOFA webinar. EPA staff will be available at the ANTHC webinar to discuss the application process.
- Join the meeting on Zoom at 1:00 Alaska. Meeting ID: 987 6846 5636. Passcode: 304933
One Health One Future: UAF Conference (Alaska) – May 27-30
One Health, based at the University of Alaska Fairbanks, recognizes the interdependence of human, animal and environmental health, and that a holistic approach to the well-being of all will lead to improved health outcomes and enhanced resilience. The One Health One Future conference is designed for indigenous organizations and community members, faculty, staff, and students of higher education, researchers, K-12 educators, community leaders, administrators, non-profit partners, government agencies, and other professionals. Participation is anticipated from across the Arctic region. The event will be held both virtually and in-person in Fairbanks. Registration for Indigenous registrants is free.
EPA’s Tribal Clean Water Act Workshop – May 19-23
EPA Region 9 and the Fallon Paiute-Shoshone Tribe are inviting Tribal water quality/resource staff to attend the Tribal Clean Water Act workshop in Fallon, NV. Attendees will share knowledge, resources, and experiences to better implement Tribal Clean Water Act programs and to protect Tribal water resources for future generations.
Expanding End of Life Management for Large Format Batteries–Recycling and Refurbishing: EPA Working Session – Apr 24
Join EPA for the second of two webinars this spring to gather input from interested parties on best practices for collecting large-format batteries to increase recycling, as well as labeling these batteries to improve collection and recycling. This virtual working session will focus on recycling and refurbishing large format batteries. Speakers will discuss recycling capacity, recycler’s needs, safety concerns, and the current state of the market.
Completed Webinars
An Overview of 6PPD-Quinone: SABCS Recording
“An Overview of 6PPD-Quinone: Where We Started, Where We Are Now, and Where We Are Headed” was recorded at the 14th Annual SABCS Workshop & Conference on Contaminated Sites, September 25-26, in British Columbia, Canada. The presentation covers how researchers linked stormwater and tire chemicals to coho mortality and provides an overview of ongoing current research in the aquatic ecotoxicology lab at Washington State University. The search for alternatives to 6PPD and the regulatory actions being taken in the U.S. are also described.
Underground Storage Tank Finder: EPA Webinar Recording
On December 16, EPA hosted a webinar for Tribes to demonstrate how to use the EPA application UST Finder to locate underground storage tanks on and around Tribal reservations/land areas.
- Listen to the recording: Demonstration of UST Finder-20241216_110809-Meeting Recording.mp4
Opportunities for Renewable Energy on Contaminated Sites under the Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund: EPA Webinar Recording
EPA’s Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund (GGRF) will be investing $27 billion in federal resources and mobilizing significant additional private capital over the next 5-7 years to address the climate crisis. Eligible clean energy investments include renewable energy projects on contaminated sites such as brownfields, landfills, and former mine lands. In this webinar, learn how some GGRF could support financing for renewables on contaminated sites and how others may choose to consider clean energy redevelopment. The webinar includes an update on GGRF’s three programs — the National Clean Investment Fund, the Clean Communities Investment Accelerator, and the Solar for All program — as well as a panel discussing creative renewable energy strategies for contaminated sites.
Flexibilities of a PPG: EPA Region 10 Webinar Recording
On December 17, EPA Region 10 hosted a webinar on the rather surprising flexibilities of a Performance Partnership Grant (PPG) and how to apply. If you were not able to record and either 1) have a PPG or 2) are interested in applying for one, we encourage you to review the slides and recording. The slides are attached.
- Listen to the recording. The passcode is 50277188.
- Learn about the National Environmental Performance Partnership System (NEPPS)
Review the Best Practices Guide for Performance Partnership Grants with Tribes and Intertribal Consortia
Opportunities for Renewable Energy on Contaminated Sites under the Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund: EPA Webinar Recording
EPA’s Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund (GGRF) will be investing $27 billion in federal resources, and mobilizing significant additional private capital, over the next five to seven years to address the climate crisis. Eligible clean energy investments include renewable energy projects on contaminated sites such as brownfields, landfills, and former mine lands. In this webinar, learn how some GGRF could support financing for renewables on contaminated sites and how others may choose to consider clean energy redevelopment of these sites. The webinar includes an update on GGRF’s three programs — the National Clean Investment Fund, the Clean Communities Investment Accelerator, and the Solar for All program — as well as a panel discussing creative renewable energy strategies for contaminated sites.
Emerging Contaminants: EPA Webinar Recording
Missed the October 27 and November 5 webinars on the Drinking Water Infrastructure Grant Tribal Set Aside Emerging Contaminant Grant Program and the Emerging Contaminant in Small and Disadvantaged Communities Tribal Program? We’ve got your back.
- Listen to the recording. Passcode: 75482478
- The presentation is attached.
Note there is no cost share, PFAS is the priority (but other contaminants on the Contaminant Candidate List are eligible), and technical assistance is readily available.
When the funding opportunities are announced, we will share them in the weekly news digest and on EPA’s Tribal Programs in the Pacific Northwest and Alaska website.
Clean Energy Funding for Alaskan Homes and Businesses: REAP Webinar Recording
An unprecedented amount of funding for renewable energy and energy efficiency projects is currently being made available for Alaskans. With such a wealth of opportunity available, determining which opportunities to pursue and how to do so can seem daunting. This webinar hosted by the Renewable Energy Alaska Project (REAP) on October 9 features subject matter experts who present key information and answer audience questions on clean energy funding for Alaskan homes and businesses.
Landscape of Tribal Communities: ACCAP Webinar Recording
On September 25, the Alaska Center for Climate Assessment and Policy (ACCAP) hosted this webinar about the challenges Tribes face living and working in rural Alaska. This webinar may prove useful to anyone who works with Tribes in this region. Resources include two graphics, A Day in the Life of an Alaskan Tribe and Internal Stressors Tribal Members Face.
Emerging Contaminants Webinar Recording
EPA Region 10 just completed the first of two webinars on emerging contaminants, such as PFAS, Manganese, Cyanotoxins, and 6PPD. The webinar discussed the Drinking Water Infrastructure Grant Tribal Set Aside Emerging Contaminant Grant Program and the Emerging Contaminant in Small and Disadvantaged Communities Tribal Program, upcoming funding opportunities, and technical assistance.
- Listen to the recording. Passcode: 75482478
- The presentation is attached.
If you missed this week’s webinar, please join us on November 5 for a reprise:
Brownfields Grants: EPA Webinar Recordings
EPA is soliciting applications for Brownfields Assessment, Revolving Loan Fund and Cleanup Grant funding. These grants help communities turn vacant and abandoned properties into community assets that attract jobs and promote economic revitalization. Applications are due by November 14.
- Visit the MARC Grant Application Resources page for the recordings and a copy of the presentations.
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