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
EPA Tools & Resources Webinar, Freshwater Explorer 2.0 – March 18, 2026
Freshwater Explorer 2.0
Wednesday, March 18, 2026
3-4 pm ET
EPA’s Freshwater Explorer is an easy-to-use, interactive web-based mapping tool for exploring freshwater data from streams, lakes, and groundwater wells in all 50 U.S. states, Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Virgin Islands. It can be used by citizens and non-governmental organizations to better understand national and local water quality issues and to provide water quality information to help federal, state, territory, Tribal, and local partners make decisions about freshwater resources. Users can add spatial layers to explore associations between water quality measurements and natural and human geographical factors and any of the 10,000+ other available data layers accessible from the GeoPlatform that may affect water quality in the United States. This webinar will show users how to perform geographical searches and visualize background and measured data for water quality parameters.
Tribal Brownfields Knowledge Circle Tulsa, OK – May 5-7
The Tribal Technical Assistance to Brownfield Communities (TAB) program and the Cherokee Nation are hosting the Tribal Brownfields Knowledge Circle. Learn about the Cherokee Nation’s brownfield program and hear from other local Oklahoma Tribes about the work they are doing. Visit some of Cherokee Nation’s active and completed brownfields sites and learn how their cultural programs are related to their brownfield work. There will be a Talking Circle at the end for sharing and reflection. The workshop will be held in person in Tulsa, OK.
Clerk’s Management for Rural Utilities: RUBA Training (Alaska) Anchorage, AK – March 16-20
This course hosted by the State of Alaska’s Rural Utility Business Advisors (RUBA) will teach the skills and knowledge needed for clerk’s management of a small water and wastewater utility. (Even if you don’t deal with water or wastewater, you may be able to attend if seats don’t fill.) Topics include public relations, meetings, office management, elections, financial management and ordinances and resolutions. Elected officials, managers, administrators, chiefs, clerks, treasurers, bookkeepers, and any others who are responsible for managing a water or wastewater utility are invited to attend.
Tribal Brownfields Knowledge Circle – May 5-7
The Tribal Technical Assistance to Brownfield Communities (TAB) program and the Cherokee Nation are hosting the Tribal Brownfields Knowledge Circle. Learn about the Cherokee Nation’s brownfield program and hear from other local Oklahoma Tribes about the work they are doing. Visit some of Cherokee Nation’s active and completed brownfields sites and learn how their cultural programs are related to their brownfield work. There will be a Talking Circle at the end for sharing and reflection. The workshop will be held in person in Tulsa, OK.
Alaska Tribal Conference on Environmental Management (ATCEM) – March 24-27
Hosted by the Alaska Native Tribal Health Consortium, ATCEM is a collaborative space for Tribal environmental professionals from across Alaska to learn from one another, connect with support organizations and agencies, and discover resources that assist in efforts to improve local environmental health. The conference will be held in person in Anchorage, AK.
Washington Coastal Hazards Resilience Network Meeting – May 19
Join coastal decision-makers, planners, resource managers, researchers, and practitioners to share ideas, build partnerships, and advance coastal resilience efforts across Washington’s coastlines. The meeting will be held in person in Lacey, WA.
- Register by April 15.
DEC’s Solid Waste Bootcamp (Alaska) – May 5-7
In May, the Alaska Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) will host its next Solid Waste Bootcamp, an online training that teaches participants about the basics of solid waste management in Class III landfills. Some of the topics will include:
- Solid Waste 101
- Solid Waste Best Management Practices
- Proper Burning Practices
- Class III Landfill Designs
- Applying for/Renewing a Class III Landfill Permit
- Maintaining Operations and Site Plans
- Solid Waste Technical Assistance Resources
- Backhaul/Recycling
- Introducing the Waste Index Landfill Scoring Criteria and more.
Learn more:
- Take a few moments to peruse DEC’s waste in rural Alaska communities website.
- If your community has a Class III landfill, visit the list of Rural Landfill Specialists to find the one assigned to your community. These are exceptionally knowledgeable and helpful folks!
Tribal Public Health Emergency Preparedness: NPAIB Conference and Training – May 4-8
Organized by the Northwest Portland Area Indian Health Board (NPAIHB), the Tribal Public Health Emergency Preparedness Conference and Training is designed to enhance the resilience of Indigenous communities in the face of emergencies and disasters. The event will be held in person in Ocean Shores, WA.
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 assignments, and feedback.
Drinking Water Rules Workshops: State of Idaho – March/April
The Idaho Department of Environmental Quality will host the following in-person workshops in March and April. The trainings will cover the new and revised drinking water rules beginning in 2027, including PFAS, Lead and Copper Rule Improvements, Consumer Confidence Report Rule Revisions, and Perchlorate.
- 2026 Drinking Water Rules Workshop, Boise – March 5, 2026
- 2026 Drinking Water Rules Workshop, Boise – March 9, 2026
- 2026 Drinking Water Rules Workshop, Idaho Falls – March 24, 2026
- 2026 Drinking Water Rules Workshop, Twin Falls – April 21, 2026
- 2026 Drinking Water Rules Workshop, Pocatello – April 23, 2026
- 2026 Drinking Water Rules Workshop, Lewiston – April 28, 2026
- 2026 Drinking Water Rules Workshop, Coeur d’Alene – April 29, 2026
National Tribal Water & Wastewater Operator Training & Certification Program – March/April
The Inter Tribal Council of Arizona National Tribal Water and Wastewater Operator Training and Certification Program provides online, in-person, and blended trainings. Upcoming trainings include:
- Water Treatment Level 1: March 2-6, 2026 (online); March 9-13, 2026 (Billings, MT)
- Water Distribution Level 1: March 30-April 3, 2026 (online); April 6-10, 2026 (Flagstaff, AZ)
Underground Storage Tank Operators in Indian Country: NEIWPCC Online Training
NEIWPCC is offering a free online training and exam (Class A or Class B) for Underground Storage Tank Operators in Indian Country. The course was developed in partnership with EPA.
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.
Submit a proposal on using data for governance, the governance of Indigenous data, Indigenous data futures, or infrastructure.
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: 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
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
- 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.
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
Completed Webinars
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.
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 as fishing, hunting, and gathering on ceded traditional tribal lands. There are legal challenges to the rule by 12 states.
Mercury in a Warming Arctic: CHE Webinar Recording
Hosted by the Collaborative for Health & Environment (CHE) on December 4, this webinar addresses permafrost thawing in the Arctic, which is releasing mercury into Alaska’s rivers and landscapes, creating risks for ecosystems and community health.
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:
- Recording
- Passcode: 65577847
IMPORTANT POINT 1: The recording is available for 30 days only.
IMPORTANT POINT 2: If you don’t have time to listen to it all, I highly suggest listening to Adam Baron’s introductory remarks at the beginning of the webinar, when he discusses in detail what’s new this year.
The second webinar will be held on January 6 at 1:00 Alaska, 2:00 Pacific, 3:00 Mountain. That webinar will cover a different topic: application tips and the forms you will need to submit with your application.
Questions? Contact Susan Conbere at Conbere.Susan@epa.gov.
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 spaces.
- Watch webinar recording with passcode r&DR$%7J
- Download the slide deck
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 different dimensions of coastal inundation and sea level rise. Learn about:
RTOC Webinar: (Un)Precedented Times: What the President Can and Can’t Do and What That Means for Tribes
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, heavy and small equipment operation and maintenance, solid waste 101, burning, personal protective equipment (PPE), solid waste management planning, Class III landfill designs, the 4 C’s (control, consolidation, compaction, and cover), reuse ideas, and more!
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 against infectious aerosols, and work on developing standardized test methods.
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 National Association of Wetland Managers (NAWM) discussed the decision and some of its ambiguities, potential impacts on aquatic resource protection, and possible next steps for states and tribes.
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Updated Budget Guidance for EPA Applicants and Recipients
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The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency is pleased to share the updated version of the General Budget Development Guidance for Applicants and Recipients of EPA Financial Assistance. This document pro...
ITEP Online Course Registration Request
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Welcome to ITEP's online course registration request form. Our team typically checks this form once a day, Mon-Thurs. Please note that Northern Arizona University and the ITEP offices will be closed D...