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 is designed for those involved in wildfire adaptation in Northern California, Oregon, Washington, Idaho and Montana. 

• Register. Early bird registration ends Dec. 19.

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 completing this course, participants will be able to:

• Identify sources/issues/concerns of air pollution in your community
• Describe the health and environmental impacts of air pollution in your community
• Describe the regulatory and policy tools for addressing air quality and tribal resources
• Explain the basics of air pollution and movement
• Name possible elements of a tribal air program that could apply to your community
• Identify types of air quality assessment projects
• Discuss air quality monitoring activities appropriate for your community concerns.
• Describe the role of Tribal sovereignty in your Tribal Air Quality program.
• Describe methods of community engagement and outreach that are applicable to your communities and community leaders
• Plan a personal course of study that will meet the needs of your Tribal Air Quality Program.
  
  • Apply

This Tribal PFAS Working Group webinar will discuss trifluoroacetic acid (TFA) and its persistence in the environment. Trifluoroacetic acid is one of the ultrashort chain perfluoroalkyl acids and is a transformation product of PFAS. Join the webinar at 10:00 Alaska, 11:00 Pacific, 12:00 Mountain.

• Join via Zoom. Meeting ID: 860 9712 2226, Password: 368789

Join the Pacific Lamprey Conservation Initiative’s Lamprey Information Exchange either virtually or in person, in Portland, OR, to explore the science and restoration of lampreys. 

• Register
• View the draft agenda

Brought to you by EPA and the Alaska Native Tribal Health Consortium, the 2025 IGAP Workshop is designed to help participants understand grant requirements and prepare their FY27 workplans and budgets.  

Attendees are required to bring a laptop with Microsoft Word and Adobe installed, as well as their current workplan and budget, their current ETEP, and either their FY2025 Final Report or FY2025 Quarterly Reports. If you have any trouble locating these documents, please contact your EPA Tribal Coordinator.  

For budget development, the following items are highly recommended: 

• Current Indirect Cost (IDC) Rate for the Tribe
• Current Fringe Rate (employer contributions to taxes and benefits)
• Fiscal Year 2025 (10/1/2024–9/30/2025) Profit and Loss Summary Statement (summary only, not a detailed report)

A link to registration will be available soon.

Join the National Tribal Air Association (NTAA) at 8:00 Alaska, 9:00 Pacific, 10:00 Mountain to discuss EPA air policy.

• Join on Zoom

Join the National Tribal Air Association (NTAA) at 9:00 Alaska to discuss issues related to air quality in Alaska. 

• Join on Zoom

The Good Samaritan Remediation of Abandoned Hardrock Mines Act of 2024 became law in December 2024. EPA is developing a Good Samaritan mine cleanup program to implement a new, more efficient strategy to address abandoned hardrock mines. This webinar will cover the scope of the legacy abandoned mine problem in the United States, highlight key aspects of the law, discuss the program’s permitting process and NEPA review, and explain the program’s goals and implementation timelines. 

• Register

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 updates here.

The agency is accepting presentation proposals addressing topics such as watershed management and restoration, nutrient and sediment reduction strategies, monitoring technologies and data management, groundwater and surface water interactions, PFAS and emerging contaminants, community engagement, and policy, regulation, and funding mechanisms.

• Submit a proposal by Nov. 9.

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: Basics of Hydric Soils
• Module 02: Hydric Soil Processes
• Module 03: Landforms and Landscapes
• Module 04: Using Field Observations of Soils Onsite in Decision Making
  
  • Take the training

Washington Department of Ecology (DEC) is hosting a virtual forum to bring together national and international practitioners to explore solutions, connect researchers outside of individual networks for future collaborations, and maintain momentum toward practical outcomes on 6PPD and 6PPD-quinone. Hear short presentations from 6PPD practitioners and join breakout discussions between 12:00 and 4:00 on Dec. 9 and 10.

• Register

Cornell University’s course, Plastics: Impacts & Action, is designed for educators, community leaders, parents, volunteers, and anyone passionate about bridging environmental education and science, technology, engineering, and math to inspire youth and foster meaningful change. Through this course, you will:

• Learn about systems thinking and apply systems thinking to describe the plastic lifecycle, plastics’ global circulation as goods and waste, and the environmental and health impacts of plastics.
• Explore the feasibility and effectiveness of plastic governance approaches.
• Develop and implement a locally relevant action to address plastic pollution.
• Reflect on the experience and outcomes of your plastic pollution intervention and write a short report describing your action and ideas.
• Participate actively in a global online community of plastic-concerned citizens.
  
  • Register

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
  • Partial-Day Virtual Classes (at home): April 14 – 16
• Session 2: April 18 – May 1

RACEJT includes 260 intensive hours of classes, 20 + certifications, 10 University of Alaska, Fairbanks (UAF) college credits, and a UAF Occupational Endorsement in Rural Waste Management and Spill Response. 

• Apply for RACEJT by Nov. 28.

Zender is offering the following question and answer sessions at 10:00 Alaska:

• Oct. 7: Join on Zoom. Meeting ID: 859-3621-5983; Passcode: 568498 
• Oct. 14: Call-In Teleconference: 800-309-2350. Passcode: 52626#
• Nov. 4: Call-in Teleconference: 800-309-2350  Passcode: 52626#
• Nov. 18: Join on Zoom. Meeting ID: 859-3621-5983; Passcode: 568498 

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 from approximately 8:30am to 1:30 Pacific. Registration will begin this fall. 

• Sign up for the WQSnews listserv for WQS news and announcements.

During these monthly calls, the Puget Sound Partnership will give an overview of current funding opportunities on the Partnership’s funding tool, PS RAFT, and provide an open space to talk about funding needs, upcoming projects, and potential collaborations. A guest presenter will speak about specific funding opportunities and other resources.  

• Join the meeting on Zoom at 9:00 Pacific. Meeting ID: 856 1461 1433. Passcode: 462056

The Tribal Green Transportation Training Series focuses on Change Management and Transportation Electrification Planning. This 4-part series from Washington State University (WSU) will cover the latest trends in electric vehicles and electric vehicle charging infrastructure. Each session will include a 60-minute education session and 30 minutes for regional or small group discussion. 

• Register for all the sessions
• Register for Session 1: Change Management and Transportation Electrification Planning on Sept. 24.
• Register for Session 2: Vehicles and Procurement on Oct. 29.
• Register for Session 3: Charging and Infrastructure on Nov. 19.
• Register for Session 4: Workforce and Economic Development: How to Keep It Going on Dec. 10.

The Bristol Bay Campus is offering an online course, Home Energy Basics, F120 002 / 7573. To register, call 907-842-5109 or email uafbbcinfo@alaska.edu.

The Bristol Bay Campus is offering an online course, Introduction to Sustainable Energy F120 002 / 75175. To register, call 907-842-5109 or email uafbbcinfo@alaska.edu.

This online course from the Northeast Recycling Council presents a comprehensive introduction to sustainable materials management and recycling practices, ideal for those new to the field. The course offers the essential building blocks for a deeper understanding of sustainable materials and will be held for 2.5 hours each day.

• Register for the September or December course

The Bristol Bay Campus is offering an online course, Home Energy Basics, F120 002 / 7573. To register, call 907-842-5109 or email uafbbcinfo@alaska.edu.

The Bristol Bay Campus is offering an online course, Introduction to Sustainable Energy F120 002 / 75175. To register, call 907-842-5109 or email uafbbcinfo@alaska.edu.

This online course from the Northeast Recycling Council presents a comprehensive introduction to sustainable materials management and recycling practices, ideal for those new to the field. The course offers the essential building blocks for a deeper understanding of sustainable materials and will be held for 2.5 hours each day.

• Register for the September or December 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 for ensuring successful mold remediation and preventing future contamination. By the end of the course, participants will be able to: 

1. Understand the basic principles of mold biology and the conditions that promote growth.
2. Conduct through mold assessments and identify sources of contamination
3. Develop detailed investigation plans tailored to specific situations
4. Write a scope of work for recommended remediation strategies
5. Conduct post-remediation verification and clearance procedures
6. Apply principles of building science to prevent future mold growth.
    

• Register

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 water issues important to your community. This program is for community members and leaders who would like to learn about water issues impacting Oregon and how they can help their communities. 

• Apply by Aug. 1

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 Classes, select “Access to On-Demand Solid Waste Safety Trainings.”
  • Click on Classes. Under On-Demand Classes, select “Solid Waste Open Dump Site Assessment Part 1.”