The dates for the Development and Implementation of Tribal Solid Waste Codes and Ordinances Training have shifted to later in the year and a few seats are available.

EPA, the Institute for Tribal Environmental Professionals (ITEP), and the Indian Health Service (HIS) are offering the course to federally recognized Tribes that have completed an Integrated Solid Waste Management Plan but lack operable solid waste codes/ordinances. The goal of the course is for participants to write a new or update an outdated solid waste code. The training has been developed for Tribal environmental professionals without legal experience, yet all levels of experience are welcome. EPA strongly encourages multiple staff from one Tribe to apply as this increases the chances of passing a code.

This training course will assist Tribes in completing GAP Indicators RCRA 01.04 and RCRA 01.05.  There is no course fee and GAP will cover the travel costs to attend.

The first two sessions will be virtual. Participants are expected to attend all three portions of the course:

• Online Training Week: September 8-11
• Online Half-Day Training: October 1
• In-Person Workshop: November 18-20 in Phoenix, AZ
   

Apply by April 23. If you see a pop-up login screen, click Cancel both times to proceed to the application. No login is required

The Cascadia Region Earthquake Science Center’s Partnerships & Applications Workshop is designed to explore the emergent challenges and needs of the multi-disciplinary community involved in earthquake hazard study and mitigation in the Pacific Northwest. The workshop will address:

• Science communication
• Emergency preparedness and response
• Data availability and access
• Resource limitations

There is no fee; limited funding is available to support travel and lodging needs. The workshop will be held in Portland, OR.

• Apply to attend the workshop by April 25.
• Apply for travel support.

Join all regional Technical Assistance to Brownfields Providers for a free webinar on everything you need to prepare for EPA’s FY26 Brownfields grants, including assessment, cleanup, and multipurpose opportunities.

• Register

The agenda for the Columbia River Basin Restoration Working Group Spring Virtual Meeting includes grantee presentations, EPA updates, an overview of the Columbia River Basin Monitoring Strategy, and breakout discussions on agriculture, communication and outreach, mining and cleanups, pollution prevention, and stormwater/green infrastructure.

• Register by June 6. 

If you or your staff are responsible for oil spill response, plan to join the Fast/Slow Water Booming Course in Yakima, WA. EPA is sponsoring this hands-on training taught by the Whitewater Rescue Institute. The training will cover personnel rescue, swift water oil spill control, boom deployment, spill containment and cleanup on fast and slow waters. Instructional will be mostly in the field, with some classroom lecture. The training is free, but participants will be required to cover their own travel costs and attend the full four days.

After completing this course, participants should be able to:

• Demonstrate how to read a river to determine flow rates, debris patterns in currents, and selection of safe oil recovery locations.
• Select an appropriate method of boom deployment on a fast water.
• Demonstrate the deployment of boom on fast water by deflecting simulated oil to a recovery site down river.
• Select an appropriate method of protecting sensitive areas of a river with boom.
• Demonstrate safe boat operations on fast water rivers.
• Recognize health and safety issues associated with field operations involving oil recovery on fast water rivers.

Space is limited. Please register for the event as soon as possible to secure your spot.

• Register
• Questions? Contact Jenna Manheimer at 206-487-2984 or Manheimer.Jenna@epa.gov

Hosted by Paiute Indian Tribe of Utah in Cedar City, UT, this training will provide Tribal nations with the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to effectively detect, respond to, and mitigate a disease outbreak, using a whole community approach. The course is provided by the Rural Domestic Preparedness Consortium and the Center for Rural Development.

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Hosted by Paiute Indian Tribe of Utah in Cedar City, UT, this training will provide Tribal nations with the knowledge, skills and abilities necessary to effectively detect, respond to, manage, and mitigate all-hazards threats using a whole community approach. The course is provided by the Rural Domestic Preparedness Consortium and the Center for Rural Development. 

• Register

Hosted by EPA and the Association of State Drinking Water Administrators, this webinar will include an overview of EPA regulations and programs designed to reduce lead in drinking water and current efforts to provide technical assistance for lead service line identification; a review of new technologies, methods, and predictive modeling tools for identifying service line materials; and an overview of sampling methods for identifying lead service lines. The webinar will include talks given at EPA’s 21st Annual Drinking Water Workshop, September 17-19.

• Register

Tribes are welcome to attend Washington State Department of Natural Resources (DNR) smoke coordination calls, which are held on Mondays and Thursdays for as long as prescribed burns are taking place. Calls include a review of current and upcoming weather, ventilation, and air quality conditions and an opportunity to ask questions. Burners also can share their plans with the group – when they’re hoping to burn, the size and tonnage of the burn, fuel types, and the general location. The Smoke Team is available post-presentation to discuss specific projects and answer questions.

• Attend the Smoke Coordination Call on Teams at 9:00 Pacific.
• Visit the State of Washington’s Burn Portal and Smoke Resources page for more information.

For Washington State smoke-related questions or concerns, email Smoke@dnr.wa.gov

EPA’s Office of Underground Storage Tanks (OUST) will provide an update on regulatory developments impacting the industry. This session will offer insights into compliance, policy changes, and upcoming OUST initiatives.

Register

On May 27, EPA will host a cybersecurity drill for drinking water and wastewater utilities to provide an opportunity for participants to test their ability to respond to a cybersecurity incident and practice manual operations. Interested water systems may also participate in a 1-hour informational session on April 29 designed specifically for systems interested in testing transition to manual operations. Water and Wastewater Cybersecurity Vulnerability Snapshot Quarterly Webinar

• Register for April 29 (the info section)
• Register for May 27 (the drill)

Join coastal decision-makers, planners, resource managers, researchers, and other practitioners in Lacey, WA, for a day of knowledge sharing and partnership-building around Washington’s coastal resilience.

• Register by April 18.

The Affiliated Tribes of Northwest Indians Midyear Convention brings members together to engage in discussions, presentations, and committee activities focused on policy, legislation, and the future of Indian Country in the Northwest. Hosted by the Kalispel Tribe of Indians, the convention will be held in person in Airway Heights, WA. Register by April 25 to receive discounted hotel prices.

• Register

The Alaska Forum, in partnership with the EPA and State of Alaska, is hosting a free Community Emergency Response Team Training to Alaskans residing in rural communities. The Community Emergency Response Team program educates individuals about disaster preparedness and trains them in basic disaster response skills, such as fire safety, light search and rescue, team organization, and disaster medical operations. The training will take place both online and in-person:

• The online portion is a cumulative of 12 hours of guided coursework, which can be completed at your own pace before April 30.
• The in-person portion will take place in Anchorage on May 8 from 8:30am-3:00pm.

Participants will be asked to make their own travel arrangements to the in-person training. Qualifying travel costs of up to $1800 will reimbursed upon successful completion of the training and a completed grant application.

• Register

This webinar will showcase the economic benefits of Superfund Redevelopment for communities across the country. Participants will hear about the most up-to-date economic numbers and success stories. They will also learn about tools used at Superfund sites to ensure that reuse projects meet local needs and reflect community priorities.

• Register

The National Association of Wetland Managers (NAWM) developed this 4-module online training for wetland professionals who seek to understand how hydric soils are formed and how to recognize and interpret the information they provide when observed in the field. The trainings can also be used as refresher courses for those practitioners who have not had soils training in recent years. Registration for module 1 is now available. Register

Registration has opened for the Tribal Lands and Environment Forum, which will be held online and in person in Minneapolis, MN.

• Register
• Submit a proposal for a presentation by May 16.

The Alaska Sustainable Energy Conference will explore the future of energy in Alaska and on a global scale; the impact of artificial intelligence and demand from data centers and supercomputing; the latest advancements in renewable energy and advanced nuclear power, transmission and energy storage; and the continued responsible development of oil, gas and mineral resources. The conference will be held in person in Anchorage. 

• Register

Join Tribal environmental professionals, community members, youth, and university representatives in a forum to collaborate on mobilizing efforts for environmental protection, preparedness, and educational research initiatives for a healthier future. Hosted by the University of Arizona, the forum will be held in person at Harrah’s Ak-Chin Hotel & Casino in Maricopa, AZ.

• Learn more
• Register  

The Tribal Public Health Emergency Preparedness Conference will be held at the Muckleshoot Casino Resort in Auburn, WA. 

• Submit your proposal by April 4.
• Register for the conference.

The Environmental Law Institute is hosting a 3-day immersion in environmental law in person in Los Angeles, CA. Designed for both new and seasoned lawyers, this intensive course explores the substance and practice of environmental law. 

• Register by April 14. 

The final installment of the Accessing Funding for Tribal Solid Waste Management series, Post-Award Win or Lose, will discuss how to move forward, whether your proposal was funded or not. This includes unraveling why a proposal was not awarded, what can be done to improve future applications and, if a proposal was funded, the next steps to be compliant and complete the grant.  

• Register

The National Native American Fish and Wildlife Conference will be hosted by the Eastern Shoshone & Northern Arapaho Tribes of the Wind River Reservation in Riverton, WY. 

• Register
• View the agenda

Join Kansas State University (KSU) to learn from regional Technical Assistance to Brownfields Providers about how to prepare for the FY26 grants, including assessment, cleanup, and multipurpose opportunities.

• Register